Engineer Officer - Aerosystems
As an Aerosystems Engineer Officer you will manage the maintenance and operation of the RAF's cutting-edge aircraft and supporting technology.
What will you do?
- Ensure aircraft are ready to fly at all times
- Provide engineering management for RAF aircraft maintenance
- Oversee the safety of munitions and other explosive materials
- Setting, influencing and maintaining air-safety policy and direction
- Lead and manage large teams of highly-skilled technicians
Requirements at a glance
- Be aged 17.5 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday.
- GCSE Grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 grade C in English Language
- Have an accredited Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate engineering or scientific subject
- Candidates without the required degree can apply via the Defence STEM Undergraduate Sponsorship (DSUS) Scheme, which is designed to help gain the relevant degree from university
- You will need to meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria
- Pass the Officer and Aircrew Selection Centre
- 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
As an Aerosystems Engineer Officer you will manage the maintenance and operation of the RAF's cutting-edge aircraft and supporting technology.
What will you do?
- Ensure aircraft are ready to fly at all times
- Provide engineering management for RAF aircraft maintenance
- Oversee the safety of munitions and other explosive materials
- Setting, influencing and maintaining air-safety policy and direction
- Lead and manage large teams of highly-skilled technicians
Requirements at a glance
- Be aged 17.5 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday.
- GCSE Grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 grade C in English Language
- Have an accredited Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate engineering or scientific subject
- Candidates without the required degree can apply via the Defence STEM Undergraduate Sponsorship (DSUS) Scheme, which is designed to help gain the relevant degree from university
- You will need to meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria
- Pass the Officer and Aircrew Selection Centre
- 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.
