CURRENTLY RECRUITING
INITIAL ANNUAL PAY DURING OFFICER TRAINING
£33,100+
+ BENEFITS
PAY AFTER 3 YEARS SERVICE + PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF FLT LT
£50,500+
+ BENEFITS
The Control Officer role is a diverse, exciting and complex employment area which directs and supports operations both in the UK and around the world. The three key employment areas are Terminal Air Traffic Control (providing an ATC service at an airfield), Area Control (working alongside civilian air traffic controllers at the UK’s Air Traffic Control Centre at Swanwick) and finally as a Weapons Controller (direct fast jet aircraft to intercept potentially hostile aircraft that threaten the integrity of UK Airspace).
What will you do?
This is a diverse and exciting role which directs and supports operations in the UK and around the world. There are 3 key employment areas - Terminal Air Traffic Control, Area Control and Weapons Controller. Within each of these roles you could be:
- Coordinating air traffic to and from military airfields
- Part of the team that orders Typhoon jets to scramble and intercept suspect aircraft
- Controlling fighter, surveillance, refuelling and unmanned aircraft as they support missions at home and overseas
- Working alongside civilian controllers as an Area Radar Controller, making sure military aircraft operate safely alongside civilian aircraft
- Giving battlespace management support to both UK and missions around the world
- Travelling on military operations as a Tactical Air Traffic Controller, setting up temporary runways
Minimum Education Requirement
- GCSEs at Grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 at Grade C in English Language, Maths/Application of Mathematics and at least three other subjects.
- Have at least 2 A2 Levels/3 Highers at Grade C or above (excluding General Studies or Critical Thinking) which must total a minimum of 64 UCAS points. Or hold a UK degree at Grade 2:2 or higher (or acceptable alternative)
Requirements
- Be aged 17.5 – 38 years old (must attest before 39th birthday)
- You will need to meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria
- Commit to a minimum of 3 years post Phase 2 Specialist Training
- Meet the health and fitness criteria
- Pass a Fitness test
Apprenticeships available:
The RAF is one of the largest providers of diverse apprenticeships in the UK. We offer these apprenticeships for this role.
Level 5 Air Traffic Controller
The UK manages one of the busiest and most complex pieces of airspace in the world. A range of specialist air traffic controller roles contribute to the safe and efficient movement of aircraft with civil and military operations working collaboratively to maintain a fully integrated service to all users, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Phase one training:
Your career will start with Initial Officer Training at RAF College Cranwell in Lincolnshire where you will follow a challenging 24-week syllabus to develop your leadership and management skills.Read more
Phase two training:
Specialist training is delivered at the Defence College of Air and Space Operations at RAF Shawbury in Shropshire.
Successful completed of the Joint Air Traffic Controller Course and requisite workplace training will mean eligibility for the Air Space Management Degree.
WHY JOIN AS AN OFFICER?
When you become an RAF Officer, your responsibilities start from day one. You’ll be tasked with leading a team, building a sense of camaraderie, and making quick decisions. Become tomorrow’s leader. Start today.
WHY JOIN THE RAF?
Thanks to subsidised food, travel, accommodation and free gym you get more money in your pocket.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER APPLYING
Joining the RAF takes several steps. Below is an overview of the process.
Aptitude Test
Filter interview
Health Assessment
Fitness Test
OASC
Familiarisation visit
Acceptance
Once you’ve successfully completed each phase of the application process you’ll be invited to a provisional offer of service interview at your nearest AFCO.
This is to ensure that you understand the terms and conditions of service in the RAF, are fully committed to joining, and prepared to commence training.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You must be aged between 17.5 – 38 years old.
Applicants must also read all of the sections below and make sure they meet all entry requirements before submitting an application.
Aircraft Analysis & maths Gaming & computers.
Pay: £33,100.00-£50,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
