Naval Airman - Aircraft Handler Apprenticeship

£20400

Royal Navy, Stamshaw, City of Portsmouth

Full time
U
Onsite working
Apprenticeship programme

Posted 6 days ago, 8 Nov | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Location ref: Stamshaw, City of Portsmouth

Royal Navy

Full Job Description

Your core responsibility is to ensure our aircraft are in the right place and ready for action when we need them
On a ship, you'll operate the lift that brings the aircraft out of the hangar before securing them to the flight deck
Sometimes you'll be up against challenging weather conditions, so it's an element of your role that requires real skill, judgement, and perseverance
During training you'll develop the skills you need to fight fuel, hangar, and aircraft fires. That means in the event of an emergency, everyone will look to you for guidance
You'll need to use all of your powers of concentration, every day. As you manoeuvre aircraft into place, lives may be at stake. Any driving experience you have will be put to use as you form part of the team that keeps our aircraft flight ready
It's a physical job where you'll work outside in all conditions, but by making sure that our jets and helicopters are in the right place at the right time, you'll be playing a key role in providing Royal Navy's airborne capability
Aviation ground operative Level 2
Functional Skills, if required
Training delivery to be confirmed
Once you have completed your training you will be a qualified Naval Airman Aircraft Handler (Aviation Ground Operative)

If you show the right commitment, skills, and academic ability, you could become a Commissioned Officer
Members of the Royal Navy are promoted on merit. Work hard and you can rise through the ranks, Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness, GCSE Math and English (grade GCSE Level C/4) - desired

The Royal Navy (RN) is responsible for the protection of British interests at home and around the World. 95% of all world trade passes through the high seas and every year Britain imports £524 billion worth of goods. The RN takes an active part in the protection of British Shipping. Around the United Kingdom the RN protects vital fishing stocks by monitoring fishing activities in our waters. We recruit throughout the year, so please ignore Key Dates

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