Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician

Royal Air Force -
United Kingdom

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Apprenticeship

Benefits

Discounted or free food
Company pension
Free or subsidised travel

Qualifications

Mechanical engineering
GCSE
English
National 5

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Transport & vehicles Building & fixing things Travelling the world

INITIAL ANNUAL PAY

£26,300+

+ BENEFITS

SALARY IF PROMOTED TO CORPORAL

£40,000

+ BENEFITS

As a Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician, you will keep the RAF on the move by carrying out repairs and adjustments on a range of land-based vehicles and equipment.

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As a Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician, you will keep the RAF on the move by carrying out repairs and adjustments on a range of land-based vehicles and equipment.

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What will you do?

Maintain and repair a diverse fleet of specialist airfield support equipment like ground power and hydraulic supply units and dehumidifiers
Test and repair airfield arrestor systems that prevent aircraft runway overrun
Examine, maintain and repair specialist airfield support vehicles like refuelling bowsers and aircraft loading equipment
You could move jobs every 3-5 years as part of your ‘through service career management’

What will you do?

Maintain and repair a diverse fleet of specialist airfield support equipment like ground power and hydraulic supply units and dehumidifiers
Test and repair airfield arrestor systems that prevent aircraft runway overrun
Examine, maintain and repair specialist airfield support vehicles like refuelling bowsers and aircraft loading equipment

Requirements at a glance

Be aged 16 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
GCSE grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 grade C in English language, Mathematics and an approved Science/Technology-based subject.
You will need to meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria. Please see full details in the Entry Requirements section below
Commit to minimum 3 years post specialist training
Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment
Pass a Fitness test

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Requirements at a glance

Be aged 18-54 Applicants must apply no later than age 54 and 6 months in order to attest before 55th birthday Ex-Regulars and specialist entrants may be considered on a case by case basis
GCSE grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 grade C in English language, Mathematics and an approved Science/Technology-based subject.
Level 3 Qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline with relevant experience
You will need to meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria. Please see full details in the Entry Requirements section below
Commit 27 days per year
Pass a General Fitness Test

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ENTRY

REQUIREMENTS

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

Applicants must also read all of the sections below and make sure they meet all entry requirements before submitting an application.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Have these minimum grades:

GCSE pre-2017

GCSE 2017 onwards

Scottish National 5

Mathematics

Grade 4

English Language

Grade 4

Science or Technology

Grade 4

find a list of the approved subjects here

Secondary school students are advised to study Physics, either by itself or as part of combined science, if they are interested in a technical trade in the RAF.

If your qualifications are not listed, or you do not have any qualifications, please Contact Us to learn more about how you can join the Royal Air Force.

NATIONALITY & RESIDENCY

FITNESS REQUIREMENTS

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

BACKGROUND CHECKS

DISQUALIFYING FACTORS

You must be between 18 and 54 years old. Applicants must apply no later than age 54 and 6 months in order to attest before 55th birthday.

Applicants must also read all of the sections below and make sure they meet all entry requirements before submitting an application.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Have these minimum grades:

GCSE pre-2017

GCSE 2017 Onwards

Scottish National 5

Mathematics

Grade 4

English Language

Grade 4

Science or Technology

Grade 4

find a list of the approved subjects here

Also, a Level 3 qualification in a Mechanical Engineering discipline with relevant experience

If your qualifications are not listed, or you do not have any qualifications, please Contact Us to learn more about how you can join the Royal Air Force.

NATIONALITY & RESIDENCY

FITNESS REQUIREMENTS

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

BACKGROUND CHECKS

DISQUALIFYING FACTORS

If you don’t have any of the above, you might still be able to apply. For more information please contact us.

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Fix and work on equipment that has a direct impact on the RAF in the UK and around the world, and hear about all of the lifestyle and educational benefits the service offers.

Apprenticeships

The RAF is one of the largest providers of diverse apprenticeships in the UK. We offer these apprenticeships for this role:

Level 3 Apprenticeship - Mechatronics Maintenance Technician

Doing an RAF apprenticeship means you can gain a professional qualification that’s recognised in the civilian world, and you’ll also have a guaranteed job in your chosen role once you’ve completed it.

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Reserve role locations

Reserve roles exist in specific reserve squadrons, which in turn are located at specific RAF bases. As you will not be resident at those bases (except on multi-day operations or exercises), geographic proximity to where you live is important. These are the bases where this role is active:

502 Sqn, JHFS Aldergrove, Co Antrim

504 Sqn, RAF Wittering, Cambridgeshire

606 Sqn, RAF Benson, Oxon

607 Sqn, RAF Leeming, North Yorkshire

611 Sqn, RAF Woodvale, Merseyside

614 Sqn, Cardiff

Covesea Flight, RAF Lossiemouth, Moray

CAREER, TRAINING

& EDUCATION

At any level or position your personal success is vital to make us succeed too. We are dedicated to your future, as it is essential to ours. You will receive basic and specialist training in your field and we even provide the option to pay for your education. The experience you gain with the RAF will equip you to work at the top of your field, both in the UK and overseas.

TRAINING AND

CAREER

WHY JOIN

THE RAF?

Thanks to subsidised food, travel, accommodation and free gym you get more money in your pocket.

Rent from £75p/m

Free gym

Subsidised food

Health care

World travel

Training

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WHY JOIN

THE RESERVES?

The skills you acquire as a Reserve won’t just prepare you for the RAF, they will enhance your work and civilian life.

You might be called up to assist with our operations worldwide for up to six months, during which you may be able to claim a pay award to cover your and your employer’s costs.

Training

Free gym

Subsidised food

Paid pension

Paid holiday

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COMMITMENT AND LOCATION

You will have to commit to 27 days per year for 12 years minimum.

Each year includes a 15-day block for general RAF training, and 12 separate days for extra training or exercises.

You might be deployed to a UK or overseas base for up to 6 months after the first year.

WHAT HAPPENS

AFTER APPLYING

Joining the RAF takes several steps. Below is an overview of the process. The purpose of this process is for us to gauge whether you’re the right person for the RAF and for you to show us all of your skills and experiences that have made you who you are.

WHAT HAPPENS

AFTER APPLYING

Joining the RAF as a Reserve takes several steps. Below is an overview of the process. The purpose of this process is for us to gauge whether you’re the right person for the RAF and for you to show us all of your skills and experiences that have made you who you are.

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REQUIREMENTS

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THE RAF?

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THE RESERVES?

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AFTER APPLYING

WHAT HAPPENS

AFTER APPLYING

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