RAF Marham Work Experience Job Descriptions for Year 10 students:
Air Traffic Control (ATC) - Flight Operations Assistant (FOA)
Job Description:
You will work with the FOAs and experience work in each of the main operating positions:
The Duty Driver
The switchboard and Approach Control Assistant
The Aerodrome Controller (ADC) Assistant
The Runaway Controller.
During your time in ATC you will be given the opportunity to sit with different controllers on each position. You will be able to watch and listen to them controlling aircraft and they will explain their job and how equipment works. We will also try to arrange visits to sections we work closely with such as Station Operations, the Met Office and the Fire Section.
Job Requirements:
Much time is spent watching, rather than doing, so student should have a lively outward going personality. Students will require some form of identification with them on arrival at the Unit and will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act. Any Employers Report Form should be passed to their Supervisor on the first day of Work Experience.***ALL KIT BAGS/SPORTS BAGS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH STUDENT'S NAME, ADDRESS AND WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT. LABELS WILL BE PROVIDED***
Significant Risks:
None advised
Control Measures:
Student is supervised at all times. Health and Safety induction is carried out on the 1st day of the placement
Appropriate Clothing:
Casual but clean.
Community Support Squadron (Catering)
Job Description:
Employed in a wide range of tasks involved in catering for Station personnel. Tasks could include food preparation, cleaning down, laying tables for meals, serving of meals and basic cooking techniques and washing up. Specialist skills such as cake decorating, napkin folding, flambé work etc. could also be covered. Protective equipment and clothing can be provided in certain cases. IMPORTANT - DRESS If individual wishes to be employed in the Dining Room, they are to wear black skirt/trousers, white blouse/shirt and sensible black shoes. For work in kitchens - please endeavour to provide own apron/overall and wear sensible footwear. Long hair is to be tied back.
Job Requirements:
Students will require some form of identification with them on arrival at the Unit and will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act. Any Employers Report Form should be passed to their Supervisor on the first day of Work Experience.***ALL KIT BAGS/SPORTS BAGS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH STUDENT'S NAME, ADDRESS AND WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT. LABELS WILL BE PROVIDED***
Significant Risks:
Equipment. Chemical cleaning liquid. Slips and falls. Scalds and burns
Control Measures:
H & S Brief, arrival brief, training, COSHH
Appropriate Clothing:
Casual, clean, washable. Non slip footwear
Sports Centre Assistant - Station Gymnasium (GYM)
Job Description:
Assisting Physical Training Instructors in the preparation, and maintenance of sports facilities and equipment. Assisting where required with sports activities.
Job Requirements:
Students will require some form of identification with them on arrival at the Unit and will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act. Any Employers Report Form should be passed to their Supervisor on the first day of Work Experience. ***ALL KIT BAGS/SPORTS BAGS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH STUDENTS NAME, ADDRESS AND WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT. LABELS WILL BE PROVIDED***
Significant Risks:
Falls/slips
Strains
Multi gym equipment
Control Measures:
100% supervision and H&S brief
Appropriate Clothing:
Tracksuit and Trainers
Tornado Components Squadron (Elect) (TCS (Elect))
Job Description:
The Tornado Components Squadron (Elect) (TCS (Elect)) Avionics Maintenance Facility is divided into various maintenance areas, which deal with specific ranges of equipment. These areas are: TORNADO FLIGHT SYSTEMS, TORNADO RADAR/COMMS, TORNADO RECONNAISSANCE SYSTEMS, TORNADO ECM, CANBERRA AVIONICS, AIRCRAFT ELECTRIC, CHAFF AND FLARE, LASER/TIALD, TMEC. These areas deal with all the electronic equipment's necessary to keep an aircraft flying. The tasks you will be involved in can vary from simple fuse changes to complex fault diagnosis and repair or replacement of printed circuit boards.
Note: Work experience personnel will not enter the following bays; Tornado Radar/Comms, Tornado ECM, Chaff and Flare and Laser/Tiald due to the nature of work carried out.
Job Requirements:
Students should have an electronic or electro-mechanical interest and be required to get their hands dirty. Students will require some form of identification with them on arrival at the Unit and will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act. Any Employers Report Form should be passed to their Supervisor on the first day of Work Experience. It is vital that the school advises the Community Relations Office of the students' shoe size, chest measurement and height at least four weeks before the placement.***ALL KIT BAGS/SPORTS BAGS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH STUDENTS NAME, ADDRESS AND WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT. LABELS WILL BE PROVIDED***
Significant Risks:
Electricity
COSHH
Compressed Gases
Control Measures:
H & S brief will be given on arrival. Additional H&S Briefs will be given for each individual bay, sub-bay or specific tasks. 100% supervision on all tasks. Excluded from all tasks involving COSHH material
Appropriate Clothing:
Casual but clean - Strong non-slip boots or shoes. Protective clothing will be provided
General Engineering Flight (GEF)
Job Description:
General Technician Ground Support Equipment tradesmen are employed on the maintenance of a wide variety of aircraft and general-purpose equipment. The range is quite extensive and includes engine driven generators and hydraulic trolleys used to power aircraft whilst on the ground, as well as air conditioning units, compressors and gas turbine starting trolleys. The range also includes aircraft arresting systems, lifting equipment and the likes of ground radar installations. Ground Support Equipment is vital to the efficiency of aircraft operations. The work involves a wide range of maintenance tasks that vary from daily inspections to major overhauls and fault diagnosis.
Job Requirements:
Students must be interested in engineering and be prepared to get their hands dirty.
Students will require some form of identification with them on arrival at the Unit and will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act. Any Employers Report Form should be passed to their Supervisor on the first day of Work Experience. It is vital that the school advises the Community Relations Office of the Students' shoe size, chest measurements and height at least four weeks before the placement. ***ALL KIT BAGS/SPORTS BAGS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH STUDENTS NAME, ADDRESS AND WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT. LABELS WILL BE PROVIDED***
Significant Risks:
Electrical Hazards
Noise Hazards
Work involving applications with high pressure fluids and gases
Work involving use of oils, grease and fuels
Control Measures:
Noise, Manual Handling, COSHH & Risk assessments in place for all aspects of employment. Personal Protective Equipment will be provided and worn under instruction from Supervisor.
100% Supervision given at all times.
Appropriate Clothing:
Casual - strong boots or shoes. NOT trainers. Safety boots and overalls will be provided
Mechanical Transport Maintenance Section (MTMS)
Job Description:
Vehicle mechanics (MT Technicians) in the Mechanical Transport Maintenance Section are employed on the second line maintenance and random rectification on all mechanical transport. Including complex special type vehicles and equipment in use at RAF Marham in accordance with current engineering practices, relevant maintenance schedules, publications and the Unit Quality statement, determining the serviceability of vehicle systems. Analysing malfunctions and performing systematic fault finding functions. All work is carried out in compliance with the current Health and Safety procedures
Job Requirements:
Students should have an interest in engineering and be prepared to get their hands dirty. Students will require some form of identification with them on arrival at the Unit and will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act. Any Employers Report Form should be passed to their Supervisor on the first day of Work Experience. It is vital that the school advises the Community Relations Office of the students' shoe size, chest measurement and height at least four weeks before the placement. ***ALL KIT BAGS/SPORTS BAGS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH STUDENTS NAME, ADDRESS AND WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT. LABELS WILL BE PROVIDED***
Significant Risks:
Vehicles manoeuvring in MTMS yard. Use of hazardous Petrol, Oil and Lubricants
Control Measures:
Health and Safety Brief given on arrival. Personal protective equipment issued, i.e.: Coveralls and safety boots will be provided
Appropriate Clothing:
Casual - strong boots or shoes. NOT trainers. Safety boots and overalls will be provided. Additionally, students must bring suitable clothing for possible inclement weather.
Photographic Section (Photo)
Job Description:
Concerned with photography of engineering subjects, group shots, individual portraits - identity and 'desk' or studio portraits, public relations, police originated work and any other type of photographic task called for by Station personnel. Also concerned with the processing and printing of wet film imagery and the capture of digital imagery plus the manipulation of the same. Print finishing and photo admin is also applicable. A Health & Safety brief will be given to all participants. All protective clothing is supplied where applicable
Video tasking and editing as required.
Job Requirements:
Students will require some form of identification with them on arrival at the Unit and will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act. Any Employers Report Form should be passed to their Supervisor on the first day of Work Experience. It is vital that the school advises the Community Relations Office of the students' shoe size, chest measurement and height at least four weeks before the placement. ***ALL KIT BAGS/SPORTS BAGS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH STUDENTS NAME, ADDRESS AND WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT. LABELS WILL BE PROVIDED
Significant Risks:
Electricity (minimal)
Chemistry
COSHH
Control Measures:
100% supervision in all tasks. Excluded from all tasks involving COSHH material
Appropriate Clothing:
Will be provided
Forward Logistics Squadron (FLS/Supply)
Job Description:
Involved in the receipt, storage and issue of a great variety of equipment and stores. Some work involves Control and Accounting in an office environment. A number of tasks involve the use of computers. Students require a logical brain and an ability to communicate with others.
Job Requirements:
Pupils must have a genuine interest in logistics. Students will require some form of identification with them on arrival at the Unit and will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act. Any Employers Report Form should be passed to their Supervisor on the first day of Work Experience. *** ALL KIT BAGS/SPORTS BAGS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH STUDENTS NAME, ADDRESS AND WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT. LABELS WILL BE PROVIDED***
Significant Risks:
Manual Handling. Slips and Falls
Control Measures:
H & S Brief
100% Supervision
Appropriate Clothing:
Casual but smart. Sturdy shoes
Tornado Engineering Squadron (TES/CMU)
Job Description:
An Aircraft Technician in Tornado Engineering Squadron undertakes periodic examinations of the aircraft structure, systems and components. The work includes replacement and testing of engines, auxiliary power units, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel components and flying control surfaces. The work is conducted in a hangar environment but some testing such as engine ground runs, fuel checks and aircraft ground movement may be carried out on a flight line or engine testing facility. The students will be under 100% supervision, and whenever possible will be undertaking 'hands on' basic engineering tasks. Students should be prepared to get their hands dirty in what is an exciting, high technology military environment.
Job Requirements:
Students with an ambition to follow a mechanical or engineering career will gain the most benefit from this placement. They will require some form of personal identification and they will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act. The Employers Report should be handed to the student's supervisor on the first day of their placement. It is vital that the school/student contact the Community Relations Office with the necessary shoe sizes, chest size and height, at least 4 weeks prior to the placement (to facilitate the issue of protective clothing). *** ALL KIT BAGS/SPORTS BAGS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH STUDENTS NAME, ADDRESS AND WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT. LABELS WILL BE PROVIDED***
Significant Risks:
Moving control surfaces. Manual Handling. Sharp objects at head height. Fire Hazard. Trip hazards - trailing cables/hoses. Explosive devices (Canopies/Ejection seats).
Control Measures:
All students briefed on the various hazards likely to be encountered. Ear plugs/defenders issue where necessary. Protective clothing including hardhat supplied. Student is under 100% supervision whilst working.
Appropriate Clothing:
Casual, comfortable (overalls). Sturdy boots or shoe with rubber soles and steel caps will be provided
Tornado Maintenance School (TMS)
Job Description:
Based within the Tornado Aircraft pre-employment training environment for Royal Air Force engineering technicians. Students undertaking a work experience within the Tornado Maintenance School will be given the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of the working week, recognizing and utilizing the fundamentals and values of good time management, maintenance of working standards, teamwork and individual responsibilities. Working within three teams throughout the period, (information technology, graphics and rig maintenance) the student will face many practical challenges in providing ongoing technical support to a busy engineering based workforce. From daily use of PC through IT administration and 3D graphics, to extensive preparation and operation of engineering training systems and Tornado F3 training aircraft
Job Requirements:
No prior engineering or IT knowledge is required. Students who are flexible and willing to approach both the easy and the challenging tasks equally and wish to be part of the team should consider this placement. This placement is wide ranging and will be enjoyed by those who wish to spend their time learning. Students will require some form of identification with them on arrival at the Unit and will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act. Any Employers Report Form should be passed to their Supervisor on the first day of Work Experience. *** ALL KIT BAGS/SPORTS BAGS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH STUDENT'S NAME, ADDRESS AND WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT. LABELS WILL BE PROVIDED***
Significant Risks:
None identified
Control Measures:
Health and Safety induction will be given on 1st day of the placement. The student will be supervised at all times
Appropriate Clothing:
Reasonably smart
Tornado Propulsion Flight (TPF)
Job Description:
Maintenance, repair and testing of the Rolls-Royce RB199 engine as fitted to the Tornado aircraft to overhaul standard. The duties range from examination for defects and replenishments to deep strip and testing of complete engines on the test bed. Protective equipment and clothing are provided in all appropriate cases. Students will be undertaking 'hands on' engineering tasks, working with 100% Supervision. Hopefully a visit to one of the squadrons.
Job Requirements:
Students should have an interest in engineering and be prepared to get their hands dirty. Students will require some form of identification with them on arrival at the Unit and will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act. Any Employers Report Form should be passed to their Supervisor on the first day of Work Experience. It is vital that the school advises the Community Relations Office of the students' shoe size, chest measurement and height at least four weeks before the placement. ***ALL KIT BAGS/SPORTS BAGS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH STUDENT'S NAME, ADDRESS AND WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT. L LABELS WILL BE PROVIDED***
Significant Risks:
Lifting heavy items
Fire Hazard COSHH
Noise Hazard (Uninstalled Engine Test facility - Test bed)
Control Measures:
Manual handling assessments. Mechanical aids provided COSHH assessments in place. Protective clothing provided. Aural protection provided, student should bring sturdy shoes/boots. Safety boots with steel toe caps and rubber soles will be provided
Appropriate Clothing:
Casual and comfortable - sturdy boots or shoes. Safety boots and coveralls will be provided
31 Squadron Engineering
Job Description:
There are three aircraft engineering trades, Aircraft Technician (Mechanical) (AT (M)), Combined Airframe/Propulsion, Weapons, Aircraft Technical (Avionic) (AT (Av)), who are required to carry out fault diagnosis and rectification of their own trades aircraft systems. They also carry out scheduled servicing of the aircraft. Other prime tasks include preparing the aircraft for flight and post flight recovery. These tasks are carried out in a Hardened Aircraft Shelter (HAS) environment. Students will be carrying out basic 'hands on' engineering tasks, working with various trades within a HAS and will be 100% supervised at all times. They will also get to see an aircraft 'crew-in' and post flight recovery.
Job Requirements:
Students should have a mechanical interest and be prepared to get their hands dirty. Students will require some form of identification with them on arrival at the Unit and will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act. Any Employers Report Form should be passed to their Supervisor on the first day of Work Experience. It is vital that schools/students contact the Community Relations Office with their shoe and chest size and height at least four weeks before the placement commences. ***ALL KIT BAGS/SPORTS BAGS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH STUDENT'S NAME, ADDRESS AND WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT. LABELS WILL BE PROVIDED***.
Significant Risks:
Noise. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. Working at Height. Moving Control Systems. Manual Handling. Sharp objects at head height. Fire Hazard. Trip Hazard - trailing cables/hoses. Explosive devices (Canopies/Ejection Seats).
Control Measures:
All students briefed on the various hazards likely to be encountered. Ear plugs/defenders provided when necessary. Protective clothing supplied. Students should bring own sturdy boots/shoes. Safety shoes/boots will be provided. Students will be 100% supervised whilst working on the Sqn
Appropriate Clothing:
Casual comfortable overalls. Safety boots with steel toecaps will be provided.
IX (Bomber) Squadron Engineering
Job Description:
There are five aircraft engineering trades, Airframe, Propulsion, Weapons, Electrical and Avionics, who are required to carry out fault diagnosis and rectification of their own trades aircraft systems. They also carry out scheduled servicing of the aircraft. Other prime tasks include preparing the aircraft for flight and post flight recovery. These tasks are carried out in weather Hardened Aircraft Shelter (HAS), Open-Air Aircraft Servicing Pan (ASP) or hanger. Students will be carrying out basic 'hands on' engineering tasks, working with various trades, predominantly from an ASP, and will be 100% supervised at all times. They will also get to see an aircraft 'crew-in' and post flight recovery.
Job Requirements:
Students should have a mechanical interest and be prepared to get their hands dirty. Students will require some form of identification with them on arrival at the Unit and will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act. Any Employers Report Form should be passed to their Supervisor on the first day of Work Experience. It is vital that schools/students contact the Community Relations Office with their shoe and chest size and height at least four weeks before the placement commences. ***ALL KIT BAGS/SPORTS BAGS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH STUDENT'S NAME, ADDRESS AND WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT. LABELS WILL BE PROVIDED***.
Significant Risks:
Noise. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. Working at Height. Moving Control Systems. Manual Handling. Sharp objects at head height. Fire hazard. Trailing cables/hoses. Explosive devices (Canopies/Ejection Seats).
Control Measures:
All students briefed on the various hazards likely to be encountered. Ear plugs/defenders provided when necessary. Protective clothing supplied. Students should bring own sturdy boots/shoes. Safety shoes/boots will be provided. Students will be 100% supervised whilst working on the Sqn.
Appropriate Clothing:
Casual comfortable overalls. Safety boots with steel toecaps will be provided.
Survival Equipment Section (SES)
Job Description:
All students will be observers within the various bays and sub-sections of Survival Equipment where they will observe the ongoing maintenance, modifications and rectification of parachute assemblies, life rafts and Aircrew Equipment Assemblies used on both the Tornado and Canberra Aircraft. There are possibilities of also visiting other sections for half days such as the armament sections or Air Traffic Control. If the opportunity arises the student may assist in basic tasks, supervised.
Significant Risks:
There will be no significant risks
Control Measures:
All students briefed on the various hazards likely to be encountered. Ear plugs/defenders provided when necessary. Protective clothing supplied. Students should bring own sturdy boots/shoes. Safety shoes/boots will be provided. Student will be 100% supervised whilst working on the Sqn.
Job Requirements:
Students will require some form of identification with them on arrival at the Unit and will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act. Any Employers Report Form should be passed to their Supervisor on the first day of Work Experience. It is vital that the school advises the Community Relations Office of the students' shoe size, chest measurement and height at least four weeks prior to placement. ***ALL KIT BAGS/SPORTS BAGS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH STUDENT'S NAME, ADDRESS AND WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT. LABELS WILL BE PROVIDED***.
Appropriate Clothing:
Casual comfortable overalls. Safety boots with steel toecaps will be provided.