Aviation Data Analyst

MOD; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Air Force is seeking an Aviation Data Analyst to analyse and validate aeronautical navigation data used across Defence for Flight Safety. You will create digital and paper charts and data sets for frontline aircraft and mission planning, supporting safe air operations worldwide.

Role includes phased training with opportunities to work on cockpit displays, airway charts, and obstructions updates while using advanced software to develop new products and processes for Defence.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Mathematics (Grade 4/C) or Scottish National 5 at grade C.
• You will be assessed for Nationality & Residency requirements.
• Commitment to at least 3 years post Phase Two Training.

Responsibilities

• Process digital mapping for cockpit displays and mission planning systems.
• Create charts depicting airways used by transport aircraft worldwide.
• Update charts detailing obstructions to assist low-level navigation.
• Use cutting-edge software to develop new products and ways of working.

Education

GCSEs English and Mathematics (Grade 4/C)

Job description

Analysis & maths Being creative Gaming & computers

INITIAL ANNUAL PAY

As an Aviation Data Analyst you will use aeronautical information to create digital and paper charts, books and data sets, which will be used across Defence to deliver Air Power.

You will analyse and validate worldwide aeronautical navigation data that is critical to Flight Safety across Defence. In your role you will:

• Process digital mapping for use in frontline aircraft cockpit displays and mission planning systems, or updating charts that guide our aircrews safely through take-off, transit and landing
• Create charts depicting airways over countries around the world used by transport aircraft to carry troops to the front line
• Update charts that detail obstructions, like buildings and power lines so fast jets and helicopters can navigate safely at low levels
• Use cutting-edge software to create and develop new products, applications and ways of working

Requirements at a glance

• Be aged 16 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
• As a minimum, you will need 2 GCSEs (or acceptable equivalents including Functional Skills) at Grade 4/C or Scottish National 5 at grade C in English and Mathematics/Application of Maths
• You will need to meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria. Please see full details in the Entry Requirements section below
• Commit minimum 3 years post Phase Two Training

Be aged 16 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)

Applicants must also read all of the sections below and make sure they meet all entry requirements before submitting an application.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

NATIONALITY & RESIDENCY

FITNESS REQUIREMENTS

Help for women preparing for training

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

BACKGROUND CHECKS

DISQUALIFYING FACTORS

CAREER, TRAINING & EDUCATION

At any level or position your personal success is vital to make us succeed too. We are dedicated to your future, as it is essential to ours. You will receive basic and specialist training in your field and we even provide the option to pay for your education. The experience you gain with the RAF will equip you to work at the top of your field, both in the UK and overseas.

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Phase one training

10 weeks

RAF Halton

01 Generalist Recruit Training 10 weeks RAF Halton Your career will start with the Generalist Recruit Training Course at the RAF Halton in Buckinghamshire.

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Phase two training

Basic Specialisation Training Course

8 weeks

02 Basic Specialisation Training Course 8 weeks RAF Northolt The next step is an 8-week Basic Specialisation Training Course at the School of Air Cartography, RAF Northolt.

03

First tour

Specialist training

Ongoing

03 Specialist training Ongoing RAF Northolt You could maintain a catalogue of en-route charts that facilitate the safe transit of aircraft around the world.

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