engineering
Soldier
Regular

Aircraft Technician

As an Aircraft Technician, you’ll make sure every Army helicopter and UAV is ready for action. From routine checks to emergency repairs, you’ll use expert training to maintain vital systems and support pilots wherever they’re deployed. Travel the world, gain industry-recognised qualifications, and play a hands-on role in keeping the Army airborne.

Starting salary
£26,334
Age range
16.6 to 35.6

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Role details

Entry Requirements

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 3m
2km run 11 min 30 sec

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Education

GCSE Grade A*-B/9-6, or Scottish National 5 (A-B), in Science and Maths.
GCSE Grade A*-C/9-5, or Scottish National 5 (A-C), in English.

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About the Role

About the role

Aircraft Technicians are responsible for the repair and maintenance of all Army aircraft, from Apache Helicopters to unmanned aerial vehicles. They work on all mechanical and electrical systems including the airframe, engines and control systems. You will be exceptionally well trained with further opportunity along your career pathway for higher education and professional recognition. Aircraft Technicians have a high level of responsibility and are promoted rapidly to reflect it. You'll travel all over the world with your unit, servicing Army aircraft on operations and exercises, earning highly valuable civilian qualifications, and enjoying sport and Adventurous Training.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain technically challenging aircraft and some avionic systems
Prepare the aircraft for flight
Take responsibility for flight safety
Sustain high standards of engineering integrity in a demanding environment
Serve around the world, wherever the British Army has air systems
Promote to Lance Corporal (LCpl) on successful completion of your your Initial Trade Training (ITT)
Specialise as a civilian accredited aircraft technician on promotion to Sergeant (Sgt)

Training

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
Next you'll head to MOD Lyneham, Wiltshire, to start your technical training. Over the next 44 weeks, you learn how to fix aircraft including some electrical, hydraulic, gearbox and gas turbine systems. You may also learn to drive military vehicles and gain licences.