Weapon Systems Operator (Acoustic)
Job description: Hunt submarines and ships from on board RAF reconnaissance aircraft
Pay after training: £34,700
(including flying pay)
Joining age: 17.5 – 36
Category: NC Aircrew
Usual service: 12 years
Open to: men or women
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Qualifications you need: 5 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent, including English language and maths
Qualifications you can gain: A-levels, degree or Masters degree
Nationality: UK citizen or holder of dual UK/other nationality
The job
When you join the RAF as a Weapon Systems Operator, you’ll be streamed to become a specialist in Acoustics, Electronic Warfare or Crewman.
Combing the world’s oceans from the North to the South Pole, Acoustic Weapon Systems Operators fly on board Nimrod maritime patrol aircraft and track underwater targets.
With the help of sonobuoys (highly sensitive acoustic sensors), you’ll hunt and track both submarines and surface ships. You’ll be trained to recognise the distinctive electronic signature of all kinds of vessel. You could also take part in life-saving Search and Rescue missions.
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