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As a Royal Air Force engineer you will be responsible for finding solutions and keeping everything working. Can you help us succeed?

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Engineers in the RAF are essential for the success of each mission. They look after and fix all the aircraft communications network and high-tech equipment required to support operations in the air, making sure aircraft like the Typhoon are ready to fly at a moment’s notice in case of need.

This means you could be working on: Aircraft Maintenance, Information Technology systems, Data networks, Ground support vehicles, Weapons technology or Survival equipment.

ENGINEERING OFFICERS

As an Officer you will be a leader with serious responsibilities right from the start. Managing a team, responsible for maintaining high-tech equipment and handling budgets. These are degree-level roles.

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ENGINEERING Technicians

As a Technician you will be trained extensively and be responsible for all of the RAF’s cutting-edge machinery and equipment. Apprenticeships available in IT, Software, Web, Telecoms and Engineering Manufacture.

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Engineering Roles

This means you could be working on: Aircraft Maintenance, Information Technology systems, Data networks, Ground support vehicles, Weapons technology or Survival equipment.

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Ellie’s 19 and works with the Red Arrows helping to make sure each flight is perfect. Could you?

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Harry’s 27 and in charge of 12 Eurofighter Typhoons that keep Britain safe.
Could you handle the challenge?

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Each role is essential to our success.
See how you can make an impact as a Cyberspace Communications Specialist

GET FAR, FAST

Ellie’s 19 and works with the Red Arrows helping to make sure each flight is perfect. Could you?

ENGINEER THIS

Harry’s 27 and in charge of 12 Eurofighter Typhoons that keep Britain safe.
Could you handle the challenge?

EVERYTHING

STARTS WITH CCS

Each role is essential to our success.
See how you can make an impact as a Cyberspace Communications Specialist

Get paid to train, travel the world and find friends for life.

DEFENCE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE (WELBECK)

EDUCATION TO A HIGH STANDARD

We can offer a high standard of A-level education at the Defence Sixth Form College, our residential centre near Loughborough for potential officers studying technical and scientific subjects.

You could be eligible to attend if you are:

planning to join the RAF as an Engineer Officer
aged between 16 years and 17 years 6 months on 1 September of your Year 12.

In return, we expect you to:

participate fully in appropriate activities  at the Defence Sixth Form College
join the RAF once you’ve finished college   and university

UNIVERSITIES STUDIES

For your university studies, we’d hope to  award you a place on the Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS), providing  you get good A-level results.

Find details on how to apply and what opportunities are available at Welbeck here.

COULD THIS BE YOU?

There are plenty of Engineer Officer and Technician roles to choose from in the RAF. The right one for you will depend on your passion, qualifications and skills. Discover some of our featured roles below.

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Why join the RAF?

Rent from £75p/m
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Subsidised food
Health care
World travel
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What qualifications do I need for engineering roles?

TO APPLY FOR AN ENGINEER OFFICER ROLE YOU NEED TO:

Be aged between 21 and 36
Have a Bachelors or Masters degree in a subject relevant to the role you are applying for (i.e. Aeronautical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science* etc)
Have a GCSE at grade C/4-5 or above; or SNE equivalent grade 5 or above in English Language
Be a UK, UK/Dual Nationality or Republic of Ireland citizen or have been a Commonwealth citizen since birth

TO APPLY FOR AN ENGINEER TECHNICIAN ROLE YOU NEED TO:

Be aged between 16 and 30 (up to 36 if applying for Cyberspace Communications Specialist)
Have GCSEs at Grade C/4-5 or above; or SNE equivalent grade 5 or above in English Language, Mathematics and should have an approved science/technology-based subject
Be a UK or Republic of Ireland citizen or have been a Commonwealth citizen since birth

* GCSE science is not required for Survival Equipment Specialist and Communications Infrastructure Technician roles and is only a preference for Cyberspace Communications Specialist.
** Communications Infrastructure Technician, Cyberspace Communications Specialist and Aircraft Technician (Avionics) will only accept applicants with UK, UK/Dual citizenship.

Do engineers need to be physically fit?

Yes, every person in the RAF is required to maintain a level of fitness in order to do their role well. If you’re a Cyberspace Communication Specialist you might be required to be deployed to set up initial communications in an area and carry equipment. Similarly, if you’re an Aircraft Technician you may be required in your role to prep a Typhoon about to scramble to defend UK airspace from a hostile aircraft.
Fitness is a key part of RAF life – with all the clubs and sports you can get involved with on a wide variety of levels, from occasional fun to Olympic competition.

How long is the application process?

As an Engineer Officer we aim to have all applications successfully completed within six months and for an Engineer Technician we aim to have all applications successfully completed within three months. This is subject to the availability of your specific training courses but be assured that we will aim to work around your specific needs.

Where will I be based?

We have Engineering bases all over the UK and abroad. Where you will be exactly is dependent on your role and what each base currently requires. Speak with your local AFCO for more information.

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STEVEN ,CYBERSPACE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

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From controlling the airspace over a combat zone to delivering aid to those in need, being in the RAF is one of the most rewarding careers you could have as an Engineer.

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STEVEN CYBERSPACE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

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