At a glance
- Soldier
- engineering
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.
- £26,334The minimum amount you’ll earn during training
- £26,334Your pay after completing basic trade training
- AgeFrom 16 years & 6 months to 35 years & 6 months
- QualificationsGCSEs or equivalent qualifications
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.
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME)
The Corps of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) provides engineering support to maintain and repair the vast array of British Army equipment. They will be found wherever the Army is operating, at home or overseas. The technical training our soldiers receive gives them the confidence to tackle any engineering problem. We are professional, resourceful and resilient, and we strive to keep fit equipment in the hands of the user; to keep the punch in the Army’s fist.
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)
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Regular (full time)
Entry requirements
Age:
From 16 years & 6 months to 35 years & 6 months
Qualifications:
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.Basic physical fitness assessment:
Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw 3m
MSFT (beep test) level 6.6
Training for the role
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.
Qualifications you could get after training
Level 3 Apprenticeship as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Civilian Aviation Authority Part 66 Category A3 theory modules
Civilian Aviation Authority Part 66 Category B2 theory modules
Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) in Aviation Engineering Management
Qualifications in Leadership and Management
Opportunity to gain car and HGV licenses
Pay & benefits
You'll earn £26,334 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.
How to Apply
Once your online application has been approved, you'll meet with a local recruiter. This is your chance to tell us about the role that you're interested in. When you go to the Assessment Centre, you'll take tests - the results will show whether you'd be suitable for this role, or should consider a different role.
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