Maintain aircraft and their mechanical systems, including engines
The Job
Aircraft Technicians (Mechanical) maintain the mechanics of our aircraft, from the smallest components to the whole airframe. Whenever faults are detected, technicians replace, adjust or repair the faulty items. You’ll also undertake periodic maintenance and repair of all aircraft engines and propulsion equipment
Training
The RAF’s training earns you a National Engineering Certificate at Level 3 and an Advanced Apprenticeship, including an NVQ Level 3. Whatever your skills when you join, you can be sure of getting valuable training in a specialist trade.
Joining age: 16 – 29
Category: Airmen/airwomen
Usual service: 9 years
Open to: men or women
Qualifications: 3 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent in English language, maths and an approved science/technology-based subject
Nationality: Citizen of the UK, the Commonwealth or the Republic of Ireland since birth; or a naturalised British citizen