engineering
Soldier
Regular

Avionics Technician

Make electronic repairs and maintain systems on Army aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). As an Avionics Technician, you’ll be the expert behind the electronic systems that keep our helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) flying. From radar and navigation to communication and weapons control, you’ll inspect, repair and maintain the tech that keeps us one step ahead. Get hands-on with cutting-edge kit, earn industry-recognised qualifications, and play a vital role in every mission.

Starting salary
£26,334

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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

Army aircraft are maintained and repaired by teams of highly skilled specialists. As an Avionics Technician you'll be trained to work on complex navigation, communication and flight control systems, as well as some mechanical aircraft systems. You will be exceptionally well trained with further opportunity along your career pathway for higher education and professional recognition.

Avionic 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

Key Responsibilities

Maintain technically challenging avionic and aircraft 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 the rank of Lance Corporal (LCpl) on successful completion of your Initial Trade Training (ITT)
Specialise as a Civilian accredited avionic technician on promotion to Sergeant (Sgt)

Training

Step1
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.

Pay and Benefits

Qualifications You'll Earn

Level 3 Aircraft Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
Civilian Aviation Authority Part 66 Category A3 theory modules
Civilian Aviation Authority Part 66 Category B2 theory modules
Bachelor of Engineering Honours (BEng Hons) in Aviation Engineering Management
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BEng Hons) in Aviation Engineering Management
Qualifications at different levels, in Leadership and Management
Opportunity to gain car and HGV vehicle licenses