Overview
Maintain and modify a vast array of military equipment. Gain experience in areas including electronics, communications systems, weapons systems, radar and lasers. Work in a diverse range of challenging environments. Work on some of the most up-to-date technology fielded by the British Army. Promotion to the rank of Lance Corporal on successful completion of your Electronics Technician training.
Role description
As an Electronics Technician, you work on all kinds of kit, vehicles and weapons, including communications systems and medical equipment. You will get exceptionally well trained, completing first a basic and then an advanced apprenticeship. A degree in engineering can be obtained later in your career, as well as membership of professional institutions. You\'ll become an expert on the Army\'s most up-to-date technology, gaining experience in electronics, lasers, robotics, thermal-imaging systems and more. You will build a career, travel the world and make friends for life. GCSE Grade A-C/9-4, or Scottish National 5 (A-C), in English, Science and Maths.
Qualifications and progression
* Basic physical fitness assessment: Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
* Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
* Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technology
* Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronic Systems Engineering
* Qualifications at different levels, in Leadership and Management
* Age: From 16 years 6 months to 35 years 6 months
* GCSEs or equivalent qualifications: English, Science and Maths
Pay and training timeline
* £26,334 The minimum amount you\'ll earn during training
* £26,334 Your pay after completing basic trade training
* You\'ll earn £26,334 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress
Additional notes
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. Learn to fix electronic systems in the Army\'s most advanced kit, from robots to complex weapon systems. Get great technical skills and travel worldwide.
Other requirements and notes
* The REME has given me an excellent career and the qualifications I\'ve gained have set me up for a promising future. Working on the Sky Sabre defence system is brilliant. Not only is it the most technologically advanced equipment we can work on, but as it\'s so new, the faults we see are often the first time they\'ve been found. What I like most about the trade is being able to problem solve on the most up to date technology. It\'s also really rewarding when something is out of action and you manage to get it going again.
* 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 Then it\'s off to the Defence School of Electronic and Mechanical Engineering at MOD Lyneham in Wiltshire. Over the next 63 weeks you will learn basic electronics which will enable you to diagnose and repair system faults. You may also be taught to drive and gain car and HGV licences.
* You\'ll earn £26,334 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.
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