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Aircraft Technician Mechanical — RAF apprenticeship route
Royal Air Force · UK-wide and overseas; training at RAF Halton and DSAE Cosford
Maintain aircraft mechanical systems as a Regular RAF aviator while completing Level 3 apprenticeship training. Basic and specialist training lead into a military career with UK and overseas posting requirements.
- Pay
- £27,200+ / year initial pay
- Hours
- Regular military service; weekly hours not stated. Initial 12-year Notice Engagement; minimum three years after Phase Two training.
- Start
- Rolling recruitment; training date confirmed after selection.
- Experience
- Level 3 aircraft maintenance apprenticeship, with 10-week basic training and 16-month specialist training. This is an enlisted military career.
- Requirements
- Age 16–47; attest before 48. English Language, Maths and approved Science/Technology subject at GCSE C/4 or Scottish National 5 C. UK/Irish citizenship, dual UK nationality or Commonwealth citizenship from birth with right-to-work status. Normally five years' UK residence; three years may be considered. Aptitude, medical, fitness and SC vetting; under-18 parental/guardian consent.
- Applications close
- Not stated
- Source checked
- 2026-11-03
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