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Aviation Groundcrew Specialist
Our helicopters have a big part to play in battle - and so do our Groundcrew. Could you get aircraft ready for take off?
Starting salary
£26,334
Age range
16.6 to 35.6
Role details
Age
To apply for this position, you must be between 16 years & 6 months old and 35 years & 6 months old at the time of your application.
Fitness
Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
2km run 12 min
Education
No formal qualifications needed
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Groundcrew are responsible for getting our helicopters in the air and providing essential protection for them on the ground. You'll be trained to move, refuel and re-arm the aircraft that support ground forces. You'll also drive everything from Land Rovers to heavy-goods vehicles (HGVs).
Key Responsibilities
Get the Army’s fleet of battlefield helicopters in the air - from re-arming the Apache gunship to programming the Wildcat flight maps
Take responsibility for all the equipment and supplies required
Deploy on exercise and operations all over the world, wherever your squadron is needed
Step 1
Your initial military training teaches you how to be a soldier, covering everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle.
If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the basic military training (short) course at Harrogate.
If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the regular adult basic training.
Step 2
You then have basic Groundcrew and Communication training. After this, you can decide if you want to be a Groundcrew Specialist or a Communication Specialist. You learn how to prepare helicopters for missions. You also learn how to marshal and load aircraft. You will get a range of driving licences too (Cat B (car) Driving Licence and Cat C+E (LGV) Driving Licence).
You'll earn £26,334 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.
Level 3 Aviation Movement Specialist Apprenticeship
Degree level 4 and 5 certificates and diplomas in Management and Leadership
Level 3, 4 and 5 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Education and Training