Aircraft Technician (Avionics) Apprenticeship

Royal Air Force; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Joining the Royal Air Force as an Aircraft Technician (Avionics) means becoming an integral part of a team responsible for peak flight operations. You will ensure mission success through mastery of onboard electronics while benefitting from extensive training, excellent pay, and unique advantages, including travel and retirement plans.

Benefits

Subsidised food, travel, and accommodation

Free gym access

Health and dental care

Pension plan

Discounts across retail, holidays, cars

Qualifications

• Be aged 16-47 (must attest before 48th birthday).
• Citizen of the UK or dual UK/other nationality.
• Commit to a minimum 3 years post-training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure jets soar with peak performance and maintain onboard electronics.
• Master radar, communication systems, and target acquisition equipment.
• Support pilots with critical information for successful missions.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

GCSE grade C/4 in English

GCSE grade C/4 in Maths

GCSE grade C/4 in Science/Technology

Job description

The RAF is No Ordinary Employer. A career in the RAF is about discovering your natural talent and working together to find out what makes you happy, productive and brings you the most value in your life.

Further Faster. Many of our roles don’t require experience. You’ll receive basic and specialist training in your field and we’ll be focused on your path throughout your career. Your success is vital to us!

THE MISSION: Stronger together, Make a Difference. Every member of the RAF is valuable, every role is dependent on another to get the job done. Discover how you could be a part of a force making a real change.

Why Join the RAF?

Thanks to subsidised food, travel and accommodation and free gym you get more money in your pocket. Travel the world and explore incredible destinations while serving your country.

You will also benefit from health and dental care, pension, discounts across retail, holidays, cars etc through the Defence Discount Service.

The Role of Aircraft Technician (Avionics)

As an Aircraft Technician (Avionics), you'll be the hidden hero behind every flight, ensuring our jets soar with peak performance. From radar and communication systems to target acquisition equipment, you'll master the intricate world of onboard electronics, keeping our pilots informed and our missions successful.

Meet Rotimi. From sport to friendships and family time, his role has helped him find the perfect work, life balance.

Think you're up for the challenge?

Minimum education requirements: GCSE grade C/4 in English, Maths and a Science/Technology subject.

Be aged 16-47 (must attest before 48th birthday).

Be a citizen of the UK or dual UK/ other nationality

Commit to a minimum 3 years post-training.

Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment and Fitness Test.

Ready to unlock your potential?

Limited spots available! Apply now and take your first step to an extraordinary career.

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