Join The Raf – Air & Space Operations Specialist In Stoke-on-Trent

Overview

Position Title: Air & Space Operations Specialist

Company: Royal Air Force (RAF)

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, UK

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.

Responsibilities:

• Collect, collate and evaluate intelligence from multiple sources
• Monitor and analyse radio and electronic transmissions broadcast throughout the world
• Gather valuable information about enemies strengths, weaknesses and movements
• Disseminate tailored Intelligence to commanders, aircrew or troops on the ground

Requirements:

• Commit a minimum of 27 days per year for an initial period of up to 12 years
• Be aged 18-54 (Must attest before 55th birthday – Ex Regulars over the age of 55 may be considered on a case by case basis)
• Pass a Selection Interview and a Specialist Assessment at the Air Intelligence Wing, Chicksands
• Have GCSE at Grade C/4-5 or above or SCE Standard Grade 2/Scottish National 5 in English Language and Maths
• Must have resided in the UK for 7 years immediately preceding application
• Must be a post A-Level, undergraduate student or possess a bilingual proficiency gained through family, overseas or previous training in Russian or Arabic.
• You must have been a citizen of the United Kingdom since birth or a dual British Irish citizen
• Meet the health and fitness criteria