Operations Specialist

As an Air & Space Operations Specialist (ASOS) you will support aircrew, Air Operations Control Officers, Air Operations systems officers and Air Traffic & Weapons Controllers to facilitate the successful planning and execution of flights and missions, both in the UK and on worldwide operations.

ASOS work across 3 employment pillars: Air Operations Support, Air Operations Systems and Space Operations providing specialist skills across a variety of Employment Areas. Typical responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and identifying all aircraft within UK airspace including assisting in the scrambling of Quick Reactions Alert Typhoon jets

• Keeping watch for foreign missile launches and monitoring foreign surveillance satellites.

• Management of aircraft mission planning systems and aeronautical data.

Salary:

• Initial Annual Pay - £26,300 + Benefits

Qualifications you need:

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

Joining age

• 16-47

Other entry requirements:

• You must be a citizen of the United Kingdom or holder of Dual UK/other nationality.

• 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.

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.