Advanced Manufacture and Repair Technician

at  Royal Air Force

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Apprenticeships available
The RAF is one of the largest providers of diverse apprenticeships in the UK. We offer these apprenticeships for this role:
Level 3 Metal Fabricator Advanced Apprenticeship
Doing an RAF apprenticeship means you can gain a professional qualification that’s recognised in the civilian world, and you’ll also have a guaranteed job in your chosen role once you’ve completed it.
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& EDUCATION

At any level or position your personal success is vital to make us succeed too. We are dedicated to your future, as it is essential to ours. You will receive basic and specialist training in your field and we even provide the option to pay for your education. The experience you gain with the RAF will equip you to work at the top of your field, both in the UK and overseas.
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Phase one training
Basic Recruit Training
10 weeks
RAF Halton
You’ll complete the Basic Recruit Training Course at the RAF Halton in Buckinghamshire.
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02
Phase two training
Specialist training
16 weeks
RAF Cosford
The next step is a foundation engineering training at RAF Cosford. You will be enrolled on an Advanced Apprenticeship.
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03
Phase two training
Specialisation
46 weeks
MOD Lyneham
You will then put the theory into practice when learning the 3 main disciplines of sheet metalwork, welding and machining.
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04
Your first tour
Specialist training
Ongoing
As assigned
For your first tour, you will probably be posted to an RAF base,
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05
Additional qualifications
Ongoing development
Ongoing
As assigned
Following the completion of the NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Production, further opportunities exist.
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06
Ongoing training
Ongoing development
Ongoing
As assigned
As your career progresses, you will develop your production engineering techniques and we will continue to train you in new skills.
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Career progression
Ongoing development
Ongoing
As assigned
After completing one year’s total service, you will be eligible for promotion to Air Specialist (class 1) Technician (AS1(T)), providing you pass a Trade Ability Test and Basic Trade Training.
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Transferable skills
Ongoing development
Ongoing
As assigned
The qualifications, experience, and skill-sets that you develop as a specialist Workshops Technician are as highly regarded in the wider world as they are in the RAF.
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REQUIREMENTS

You must be aged 16 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
Applicants must also read all of the sections below and make sure they meet all entry requirements before submitting an application.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Have these minimum grades:

GCSE pre–⁠⁠2017

GCSE 2017 onwards

Scottish National 5
Mathematics

C

Grade 4

C
English Language

C

Grade 4

C
Science or Technology

C

Grade 4

C
find a list of the approved subjects here
You can see what the RAF accepts in lieu of GCSEs & A Levels here.

DISQUALIFYING FACTORS

If you don’t have any of the above, you might still be able to apply. For more information please contact us.

What will you do?

• Work in a specially-equipped workshop to make and repair components for aircraft, specialist equipment and vehicles
• Use manual and computer-operated machinery like drilling, milling, cutting and forming equipment
• Manufacture or modify aircraft parts to strict standards
• Consult with Aircraft Technicians on the best methods of component removal and fittin

The aptitude test has been designed to ensure you’re a good fit for the role you’re applying for. You’ll answer seven multiple choice sections which each focus on a different skill:

• Verbal reasoning - use and interpretation of written information
• Numerical reasoning - ability with basic fractions, decimals and formulae
• Work rate - speed and accuracy of tasks
• Spatial reasoning - how shapes and objects work
• Electrical comprehension - working with electrical concepts
• Mechanical comprehension - grasp of mechanical concepts
• Memory - Ability to remember information accuratel