Control Officers work in Terminal Air Traffic Control (providing an ATC service at an airfield), Area Control (working alongside civilian air traffic controllers at the UK’s Air Traffic Control Centre at Swanwick) and finally as a Weapons Controller (directing fast jet aircraft to intercept potentially hostile aircraft that threaten the integrity of UK Airspace).
You will gain a L5 certificate in Management, undertake a L5 Air Traffic Controller Apprenticeship - recognised in civilian air traffic control - and you could also have the opportunity to study an Airspace Management Foundation Degree, subject to allocation.
What will you do?
This is a diverse and exciting role which directs and supports operations in the UK and around the world. There are 3 key employment areas - Terminal Air Traffic Control (ATC), Area Control and Weapons Controller. Within each of these roles you could be:
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Coordinating air traffic to and from military airfields
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Part of the team that orders Typhoon jets to scramble and intercept suspect aircraft
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Controlling fighter, surveillance, refuelling and unmanned aircraft as they support missions at home and overseas
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Working alongside civilian controllers as an Area Radar Controller, making sure military aircraft operate safely alongside civilian aircraft
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Giving specialist battlespace management support to both UK and missions around the world
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Travelling on military operations as a Tactical Air Traffic Controller, setting up temporary runways
Requirements at a glance
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Be aged 17.5 – 38 years old (must attest before 39th birthday)
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Should you meet the required 5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above (or acceptable equivalents) and not have the minimum 64 UCAS points or UK Degree at 2:2 or higher, please continue to apply. Your approval to continue with the recruiting process will be determined following successfully passing the Computer Based Aptitude Score (CBAT).
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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 a minimum of 3 years post Phase 2 Specialist Training
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Meet the health and fitness criteria
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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
Control Officers work in Terminal Air Traffic Control (providing an ATC service at an airfield), Area Control (working alongside civilian air traffic controllers at the UK’s Air Traffic Control Centre at Swanwick) and finally as a Weapons Controller (directing fast jet aircraft to intercept potentially hostile aircraft that threaten the integrity of UK Airspace).
You will gain a L5 certificate in Management, undertake a L5 Air Traffic Controller Apprenticeship - recognised in civilian air traffic control - and you could also have the opportunity to study an Airspace Management Foundation Degree, subject to allocation.
What will you do?
This is a diverse and exciting role which directs and supports operations in the UK and around the world. There are 3 key employment areas - Terminal Air Traffic Control (ATC), Area Control and Weapons Controller. Within each of these roles you could be:
-
Coordinating air traffic to and from military airfields
-
Part of the team that orders Typhoon jets to scramble and intercept suspect aircraft
-
Controlling fighter, surveillance, refuelling and unmanned aircraft as they support missions at home and overseas
-
Working alongside civilian controllers as an Area Radar Controller, making sure military aircraft operate safely alongside civilian aircraft
-
Giving specialist battlespace management support to both UK and missions around the world
-
Travelling on military operations as a Tactical Air Traffic Controller, setting up temporary runways
Requirements at a glance
-
Be aged 17.5 – 38 years old (must attest before 39th birthday)
-
Should you meet the required 5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above (or acceptable equivalents) and not have the minimum 64 UCAS points or UK Degree at 2:2 or higher, please continue to apply. Your approval to continue with the recruiting process will be determined following successfully passing the Computer Based Aptitude Score (CBAT).
-
You will need to meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria. Please see full details in the Entry Requirements on our website
-
Commit to a minimum of 3 years post Phase 2 Specialist Training
-
Meet the health and fitness criteria
-
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.
