Aircraft Technician (Avionics) in the Royal Air Force(RAF)

Royal Air Force (RAF); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading air force organization in the UK is seeking a dedicated engineer to maintain aircraft systems and provide essential engineering support, both in-flight and during deployments. The role involves ensuring high performance of radar and communication equipment, and includes travel overseas for exercises. Ideal candidates will be adaptable and technically skilled.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the high performance of aircraft radar and communication equipment.
• Repair on-board technologies for weapons.
• Maintain electricity systems on aircraft.
• Provide engineering support to aircraft in flight.
• Travel overseas to support RAF equipment.

Job description

Overview

Give the pilot real-time access to comprehensive battle-space information, and the ability to share sensor data, and actionable information.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the high performance of aircraft radar, communication, reconnaissance and target acquisition equipment
• Repair on-board technologies that select, arm and release weapons
• Maintain the systems that generate and distribute electricity on aircraft
• Provide engineering support to aircraft systems that are operated whilst in flight, or provide aircraft engineering support when the aircraft is deployed
• Travel overseas to support RAF aircraft and equipment on operations and exercises

Location and travel

This role will be located anywhere in the UK on an RAF Station and includes the potential of overseas service during exercises/operations.