Apprenticeship Weapon Technician in London - Royal Air Force

As a Royal Air Force Weapon Technician you will be responsible for arming our aircraft with weapons. You will also make sure all the weapons management and release systems are in full working order. Most weapons technicians spend their first tour of duty on a flying squadron helping with ground handling tasks and preparing the aircraft for the next flight, you could go on to work with ejection seats and rocket launchers, bombs and missiles or to service small arms and automatic weapons.
Typical Responsibilities:
Arm aircraft with bombs, guided weapons, missiles and loading aircraft guns
Maintain and repair ejection seats, aircraft gun systems and missile launchers
Service and issue rifles, pistols, machine guns and heavier weapons
We offer an apprenticeship with an almost guaranteed job at the end. Throughout the apprenticeship and beyond, there are opportunities for adventurous training, sport and an excellent benefits package including:
A fully funded apprenticeship with dedicated support.As a training provider the RAF is rated as OFSTEDOutstanding.
Excellent job security - During COVID19 Pandemic the RAF has continued to pay full salaries and have not furloughed any of our RAF Service employees.
A 12 year contract although you may choose to leave 3 years after completion of technical training.
6 weeks paid holiday per year plus public holidays.
Global employment opportunities.
Wide range of subsidised training and education available.
A non-contributory pension scheme.
Free medical and dental support.
Free membership to excellently equipped gyms.
Subsidised accommodation for singles and families.
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Pay
During first six months: £18,600+ (+ Benefits)
Pay until completion of Technical Training: £23,400+ (+ Benefits)
Pay on completion of Technical Training* - £27,200+ (+ Benefits)
*After you have completed one year of service and successfully completed Professional Workplace Assessments on First Posting.
Qualifications you need;
Minimum of GCSE Grade 4 (C)or equivalent in English language, Mathematics and an approved Science/Technology-based subject.
Joining age; 16-47
Other entry requirements; You must be a UK citizen or holder of dual UK/other nationality.
Whether or not you were born in the United Kingdom, you should have resided there for the 5 years immediately preceding your application. However, candidates with a minimum of 3 years will be considered.
Apprenticeship/Training;
During your specialist training you will be enrolled, if eligible,on a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship, the Technical Certificate element of which is a Level 3 Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance (Military) and delivered entirely in training. You will be required to complete the portfolio element of the Level 3 Diploma in Aviation Maintenance competence qualification during your first tour when you leave specialist training and conduct an End Point Assessment to be awarded your Apprenticeship.
The course is designed to give you a basic understanding of your role as an armament specialist and includes awareness of explosive safety requirements and the maintenance and repair skills of aircraft weapons systems, weapon launching systems and aircraft escape systems.
For more information about the role and details of our application process, visit the RAF Recruitment website. To be directed straight to our site Click 'Apply'.

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