Air & Space Operations Specialists (Flight Operations)

APPLICANTS MUST:

• Be aged 16 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
• Have GCSE at Grade C/4-5 or SCE Standard Grades at Grade 2/Scottish National 5 in English Language and GCSE at Grade C/4-5 or SCE Standard Grades at Grade 2/Scottish National 5 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 - Detail below

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• The coordination of airspace, military and civilian aircraft and airfield operations.
• Be a key member of the Air Traffic Control and Station Operations teams in direct support to Air Operations Controllers, Air & Space Operations Managers and Air Operations (Systems) Officers.
• Management of mission planning systems and aeronautical data to support aircrew in peacetime and conflict.

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.