Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician
As a Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician, you will keep the RAF on the move by carrying out repairs and adjustments on a range of land-based vehicles and equipment.
What will you do?
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Maintain and repair a diverse fleet of specialist airfield support equipment like ground power and hydraulic supply units and dehumidifiers
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Test and repair airfield arrestor systems that prevent aircraft runway overrun
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Examine, maintain and repair specialist airfield support vehicles like refuelling bowsers and aircraft loading equipment
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You could move jobs every 3-5 years as part of your ‘through service career management’
Requirements at a glance
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Be aged 16 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
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GCSE grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 grade C in English language, Mathematics and an approved Science/Technology-based subject.
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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 minimum 3 years post specialist training
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Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment
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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
As a Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician, you will keep the RAF on the move by carrying out repairs and adjustments on a range of land-based vehicles and equipment.
What will you do?
-
Maintain and repair a diverse fleet of specialist airfield support equipment like ground power and hydraulic supply units and dehumidifiers
-
Test and repair airfield arrestor systems that prevent aircraft runway overrun
-
Examine, maintain and repair specialist airfield support vehicles like refuelling bowsers and aircraft loading equipment
-
You could move jobs every 3-5 years as part of your ‘through service career management’
Requirements at a glance
-
Be aged 16 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
-
GCSE grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 grade C in English language, Mathematics and an approved Science/Technology-based subject.
-
You will need to meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria. Please see full details in the Entry Requirements on our website
-
Commit to minimum 3 years post specialist training
-
Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment
-
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.
