Overview
Join the Army Air Corps as a Soldier in a role that supports tactical aviation action and operations worldwide. This description outlines responsibilities, training, qualifications, and pay details.
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 exercises and operations all over the world, wherever your squadron is needed.
* Maintain clear communication between aircraft and ground forces; work in a fast-paced operations environment; support mission planning and execution.
Training and Development
* No formal qualifications needed to begin.
* Basic physical fitness assessment:
o Mid Thigh Pull 50 kg
o Medicine Ball Throw 2.7 m
o 2 km run in 12 minutes
* Groundcrew and Communication training; after training you may choose to specialise as a Groundcrew Specialist or a Communication Specialist.
* Learn about ground-to-air and ground-to-ground communication networks; use the Mission Planning System; develop IT and radio skills.
* Licences: Cat B (car) and Cat C+E (LGV).
Qualifications and Professional Development
* Level 3 Radio Network Technician Apprenticeship.
* Membership of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and Engineering Council.
* Degree level 4 and 5 Certificates and Diplomas in Management and Leadership from CMI and ILM.
* Level 3, 4 and 5 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Education and Training.
Pay and Eligibility
* £26,334 during training (minimum amount you can earn).
* £26,334 after completing basic trade training, with the potential to increase as you progress.
* Age: From 16 years 6 months to 35 years 6 months.
* Qualifications: No formal qualifications needed to start.
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