Aircraft Technicians Survival Equipment
Aircraft Technicians Survival Equipment maintain systems designed to save and preserve life; in flight, during emergencies, and in survival situations. This role is key in supporting aircrew and the operation of aircraft.
What will you do?
As an Aircraft Technician Survival Equipment, your role will involve maintaining and servicing essential equipment to ensure the safety and functionality of aircrew and passengers during flights. This includes tasks such as inspecting and repairing items like helmets, oxygen systems, life preservers, and night vision devices.
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You will also be responsible for the upkeep of survival equipment crucial for sustaining life in emergencies, such as personal locator beacons, emergency life rafts, survival packs, parachute assemblies, and restraint harnesses.
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You will support military parachute operations and airborne forces training globally by maintaining parachute systems for personnel and equipment.
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You will provide survival equipment for training, assist in trials, and offer engineering support to survival instructors on the proper handling, operation, and transportation of equipment.
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Your responsibilities may also include evaluating, testing, and integrating new clothing and equipment, assessing modifications, and reviewing equipment upgrades before their implementation.
Requirements at a glance
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Be aged 16 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
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GCSE grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 grade C in English language and Mathematics.
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You will need to meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria. Please see full details in the Entry Requirements on our website
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Commit to minimum 3 years post specialist training
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Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment
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Pass a Fitness test
Sectors
Royal Air Force
Charity, public & civil service +7
About us
The RAF is the UK’s aerial, peacekeeping & fighting force. Made up of full-time Regulars & spare-time Reserves, the RAF enforces international law overseas while bringing aid & protection to the victims of Disaster & War. Not just the defender of UK airspace, the RAF also provides search-&-rescue for both military personnel & civilians in times of emergency.
Sectors
Aircraft Technicians Survival Equipment maintain systems designed to save and preserve life; in flight, during emergencies, and in survival situations. This role is key in supporting aircrew and the operation of aircraft.
What will you do?
As an Aircraft Technician Survival Equipment, your role will involve maintaining and servicing essential equipment to ensure the safety and functionality of aircrew and passengers during flights. This includes tasks such as inspecting and repairing items like helmets, oxygen systems, life preservers, and night vision devices.
-
You will also be responsible for the upkeep of survival equipment crucial for sustaining life in emergencies, such as personal locator beacons, emergency life rafts, survival packs, parachute assemblies, and restraint harnesses.
-
You will support military parachute operations and airborne forces training globally by maintaining parachute systems for personnel and equipment.
-
You will provide survival equipment for training, assist in trials, and offer engineering support to survival instructors on the proper handling, operation, and transportation of equipment.
-
Your responsibilities may also include evaluating, testing, and integrating new clothing and equipment, assessing modifications, and reviewing equipment upgrades before their implementation.
Requirements at a glance
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Be aged 16 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
-
GCSE grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 grade C in English language and Mathematics.
-
You will need to meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria. Please see full details in the Entry Requirements on our website
-
Commit to minimum 3 years post specialist training
-
Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment
-
Pass a Fitness test
Royal Air Force
Charity, public & civil service +7
About us
The RAF is the UK’s aerial, peacekeeping & fighting force. Made up of full-time Regulars & spare-time Reserves, the RAF enforces international law overseas while bringing aid & protection to the victims of Disaster & War. Not just the defender of UK airspace, the RAF also provides search-&-rescue for both military personnel & civilians in times of emergency.
