Aviation Data Analyst

As an Aviation Data Analyst, you will analyse and validate worldwide aeronautical navigation data that is critical to Flight Safety across Defence.

In your role, you will:

• Process digital mapping for use in frontline aircraft cockpit displays and mission planning systems or updating charts that guide our aircrews safely through take-off, transit, and landing.

• Create charts depicting airways over countries around the world used by transport aircraft to carry trips to the front line.

• Update charts that detail obstructions, like buildings and power lines so fast jets and helicopters can navigate safety at low levels.

• Use cutting-edge software to create and develop new products, applications and ways of working.

After successful completion of Basic trade Training, you will gain a Defence Awarding Organisation (DAO) Level 4 Certificate in Aeronautical Cartography (QCF).

Salary:

• Initial Annual Pay - £26,300 + benefits

Qualifications you need:           

• GCSE at grade C/4 (or acceptable equivalents including Functional Skills) or Scottish National 5 at grade C in English, Maths/Application of Mathematics.

Other entry requirements:

• You must be a citizen of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, holder of dual UK/other nationality or have been a commonwealth citizen since birth (with "right to work” immigration status).

• Whether or not you were born in the UK, you should have resided there for 5 years immediately preceding your application but candidates with a minimum of 3 years will be considered.

• Pass a Defence Aptitude Assessment (DAA).

• Commit to a minimum of 3 years post phase 2 specialist training.

• Pass a health assessment.

• Pass a fitness test.

Joining age

• 16 - 47

A Modern Force:

The RAF recognises the value of a person’s ability no matter their ethnicity, social background, religion or belief, gender identity, sexual orientation, or marital status/civil partnership.