Aviation Data Analyst
As an Aviation Data Analyst you will use aeronautical information to create digital and paper charts, books and data sets, which will be used across Defence to deliver Air Power.
What will you do?
You will analyse and validate worldwide aeronautical navigation data that is critical to Flight Safety across Defence. In your role you will:
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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
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Create charts depicting airways over countries around the world used by transport aircraft to carry troops to the front line
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Update charts that detail obstructions, like buildings and power lines so fast jets and helicopters can navigate safely at low levels
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Use cutting-edge software to create and develop new products, applications and ways of working
Requirements at a glance
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Be aged 16 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
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As a minimum, you will need 2 GCSEs (or acceptable equivalents including Functional Skills) at Grade 4/C or Scottish National 5 at Grade C in English and Mathematics/Application of Maths
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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 minimum 3 years post Phase Two Training
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Meet the health and fitness criteria
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Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment
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Pass a Fitness test
Sectors
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
As an Aviation Data Analyst you will use aeronautical information to create digital and paper charts, books and data sets, which will be used across Defence to deliver Air Power.
What will you do?
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 troops to the front line
-
Update charts that detail obstructions, like buildings and power lines so fast jets and helicopters can navigate safely at low levels
-
Use cutting-edge software to create and develop new products, applications and ways of working
Requirements at a glance
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Be aged 16 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
-
As a minimum, you will need 2 GCSEs (or acceptable equivalents including Functional Skills) at Grade 4/C or Scottish National 5 at Grade C in English and Mathematics/Application of Maths
-
You will need to meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria. Please see full details in the Entry Requirements on our website
-
Commit minimum 3 years post Phase Two Training
-
Meet the health and fitness criteria
-
Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment
-
Pass a Fitness test
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.


