Aircraft Technician Avionics

Position Overview

As an Aircraft Technician specializing in Avionics, your role focuses on the upkeep and repair of advanced electronic systems and on-board avionics, essential for keeping aircraft operational and mission-ready.

Key Duties

• Provide pilots with instantaneous access to extensive battle-space data and enable sharing of sensor and actionable intelligence.
• Maintain peak functionality of vital aircraft systems including radar, communication, reconnaissance, and target acquisition equipment.
• Repair sophisticated on-board mechanisms responsible for weapon selection, arming, and release.
• Oversee maintenance of aircraft electrical generation and distribution systems.
• Deliver engineering expertise for in-flight systems and support aircraft engineering during deployments.
• Participate in overseas missions to assist Royal Air Force aircraft and associated equipment during operations and training exercises.

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Applicants must be aged between 16 and 47 years, with the requirement to attest before their 48th birthday.
• Academic prerequisites include GCSEs at grade C/4 or Scottish National 5s at grade C in English Language, Mathematics, and at least one approved Science or Technology subject.
• Candidates must fulfill specific nationality and residency requirements as detailed in the official Entry Requirements.
• Commitment to at least three years of service following completion of specialized training is mandatory.
• Successful completion of the Defence Aptitude Assessment is required.
• A fitness test must be passed to qualify.