Job Description

Air & Space Operations Specialists (Flight Operations) provide direct support to aircrew, air traffic control and Operations Managers in a variety of roles. In support of aircrew, you could be employed in a squadron operations room, where you will be responsible for the maintenance of aeronautical information and operating mission support IT, both of which are critical to the safe and expeditious conduct of the mission. Alternatively, you could also be employed in an air traffic control tower, managing IT systems with real-time flight information and operating radio equipment in support of the controllers.

Entry Requirements

Be aged 16 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)

You will need to have GCSE at Grade C/4-5 (or equivalent) in English Language and GCSE at Grade C/4-5 (or equivalent) in Maths.

• Be a UK citizen or have dual UK/other nationality.
• Commit minimum 3 years post Phase Two Training
• Meet the health and fitness criteria
• Pass the Airmen Selection Test
• Pass a Fitness test

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• fitness requirements
• health requirements
• background checks
• disqualifying factors 

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Training and Career

Training you'll receive

Your career will start with a 10-week Basic Recruit Training Course at RAF Halton in Buckinghamshire. The course is designed to help you adjust to a military environment. As well as fitness and military training, you’ll also learn about the RAF lifestyle.

Specialist Training

The next step is the 12-week Flight Operations Specialist Course at RAF Shawbury in Shropshire. You will be taught the basic theory and regulations of flight operations and air traffic control. The course also covers aircraft and airfield operations, meteorology and navigation. By the end of the course, you will have gained an understanding of Flight Operations duties and will have practised carrying out your role using the air traffic control, flight operations and flight planning simulators. On successful completion of the course you will be promoted to Leading Aircraftman and receive your first assignment.

Your Career Prospects

You will join the RAF on an initial engagement of 12 years. After completing your first year of service, you will be eligible for promotion to Senior Aircraftman, providing you pass Basic Trade Training and a Trade Ability Test.
Further promotion to the rank of Corporal and beyond is by competitive selection. Following your first assignment, you will be assigned to another Station either within the UK or overseas. In addition to air traffic control, station operations and flight planning, you may also be employed in squadron operations, area radar or airspace management duties. There may be future voluntary employment opportunities within Air & Space Operations (Aerospace Systems) such as an airspace monitoring role at the Control and Reporting Centre at RAF Boulmer or on the mobile radar unit, No 1 Air Control Centre based at RAF Scampton. Additionally, further opportunities may include Missile Warning and Space duties at RAF Fylingdales or attached to 16 Regiment Royal Artillery, assisting in the provision of air situational awareness to the Army.

Required Skills

• reliable
• organised
• friendly 
• good team player
• analytical
• creative

Salary Range

£15,670 to £20,000 (plus benefits)