These engineers specialize in roles including General Technician (Mechanical), General Technician (Electrical), and General Technician (Workshops).
Historically, TG5 encompassed a broader range of non-aircraft engineering roles, such as General Technician Electronics (Gen Tech E), General Technician Ground Support Equipment (Gen Tech GSE), General Technician Workshops (Gen Tech WS), and General Technician (Mechanical) (Gen Tech M). Depending on the station size, these trades were organized under the General Engineering Flight (GEF) or General Engineering Section (GES) before being streamlined into their current structure.
Part of their curriculum and a vital part of the TG5 training involves the technical drawing phase, where students develop a solid foundation in engineering design principles. This phase prepares them for advanced learning in Computer Aided Design (CAD) using the industry-standard SolidWorks software package.
This training ensures TG5 Engineers are well-equipped with the skills and knowledge required to support the Royal Air Force’s technical and professional engineering excellence.
