Engineer Officer

Gaming & computers Analysis & maths Travelling the world

PAY DURING INITIAL OFFICER TRAINING

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PAY AFTER 3 YEARS SERVICE + PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF FLT LT

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As an Engineer Officer (Communications Electronics) you are responsible for leading the engineering activity that supports the RAF’s vast array of information technology, strategic communications services, satellite communications, air defence RADARs and the latest generation aircraft engineering and mission support systems.

• Be ready to deploy all over the world, providing essential communication services in support of air operations, humanitarian aid and disaster relief
• Provide engineering and mission support systems for the latest generation of aircraft
• Specialise in cyber security helping to defend communication networks across defence
• Manage and lead large teams of highly skilled technicians
• Play a vital role in keeping lines of communication open

Every day is different for Engineering Officer (Communications Electronics), Jamie, from leading a group of technicians to adventure training with his team.

• An accredited Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate engineering, computing or scientific subject. - (Other degrees might be accepted at the discretion of the Engineer Specialist, please apply and this will be assessed on a case by case basis.)
• Applicants must also have a GCSE at Grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 at Grade C in English Language

Requirements

• Be aged 21 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
• Be a UK, Republic of Ireland or Commonwealth citizen (with ‘right to work’ immigration status)
• Pass the Officer and Aircrew Selection Centre
• Pass a Fitness test - Details below

CAREER, TRAINING

& 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

24 weeks

RAF Cranwell

Your career will start with Initial Officer Training at RAF College Cranwell in Lincolnshire where you will follow a challenging 24-week syllabus to develop your leadership and management skills. Read more

You’ll begin your course at the Defence School of Communications Information Systems (DSCIS) at RAF Cosford. Read more

As a JO you’ll be operationally focused, leading teams of skilled, non-commissioned officers and technicians. Read more

Within your first or second tours, you will automatically be promoted to Flight Lieutenant and given extra responsibility. Read more

You’ll have all the personal development opportunities and career prospects of your civilian counterparts together with the chance to work around the world, gaining unique engineering experiences in the process. Read more

Much of our in-house training is accredited and/or recognised by external awarding bodies. Read more

Thanks to subsidised food, travel, accommodation and free gym you get more money in your pocket.

Joining the RAF takes several steps. Below is an overview of the process. The purpose of this process is for us to gauge whether you’re the right person for the RAF and for you to show us all of your skills and experiences that have made you who you are.

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Selection interviews help us get to know you a little better – and vice versa. You’ll get to show your skills and experience, and we’ll answer any questions you have about joining the RAF.

The interview covers the following topics:

All applicants are legally required to meet certain medical standards, and must pass an occupational health assessment to show they’re fit for military duty.

All applicants are legally required to meet certain medical standards, and must pass an occupational health assessment to show they’re fit for military duty.

You will initially have a medical booked by your AFCO where you will be assessed on your overall health, focusing on areas like hearing, eyesight and Body Mass Index. We will also investigate any past illnesses and screen for health issues that may prevent you from carrying out your role.

View details belowfor more information about the health standards you’ll need to meet.

As part of this assessment we’ll check your overall health, focusing on areas like your hearing, eyesight and Body Mass Index. We’ll also investigate any past illnesses and screen for health issues that may prevent you from carrying out your role.

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Fitness test

Stage 3 of 7

A good level of fitness is critical to joining the RAF. It’s also something that must be maintained throughout your career.

Your Pre-Joining Fitness Test will take place at a local fitness centre. The test will consist of:

• 2.4km (1.5m) run on a treadmill (zero incline
• Press-up Test
• Sit Up Test

View details below about the fitness level you will need to meet to pass.

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OASC

Stage 4 of 7

This will be your first visit to the Officers and Aircrew Selection Centre. OASC lasts one day, but you will arrive the day before.During this time the officers will be assessing your leadership, teamwork, communication, motivation, and problem solving.

The day will end with an interview.The first half of the interview coversyour achievements at school and college, in sports, your community, at work, and as a cadet, scout or guide.

The second half explores your motivation for joining the RAF – what you know about current affairs and the RAF’s role in the national and international arena, current operations the RAF is involved in and your knowledge about the RAF and the role you've applied for

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Stage 5 of 7

The Familiarisation Visit takes place over a two-day period and is designed to give you an insight to Officer training. You will be issued with your initial kit, including your boots, have a number of lectures and also repeat the fitness test taken at OASC.

• The 2.4km run
• Press-up Test
• Sit Up Test

View details below about the fitness level you will need to meet to pass.

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Acceptance

Stage 6 of 7

If you’ve successfully completed each phase of the application process, you will be invited to a provisional offer of service interview at your nearest AFCO. The purpose of this interview is to ensure you understand the terms and conditions of service in the RAF, are fully committed to joining, and prepared to commence training.

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Training

Stage 7 of 7

(M)IOT and Officer Staff Training

The Modular Initial Officer Training Course (MIOTC) has been designed to provide commissioning officers with the skills and knowledge required to set the foundations for a successful career in the RAF. These foundations will form a solid platform for continued professional development and thus compliment and coordinate with both the RAF Division of the Joint Service Command and Staff College at Shrivenham and the Air and Space Warfare School at RAF College Cranwell.

Be a citizen of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, holder of dual UK/other nationality or have been a Commonwealth citizen since birth (with ‘right to work’ immigration status) .

Be aged 21 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

An accredited Bachelors or Masters in an appropriate engineering or scientific subject e.g.: aeronautical engineering; electrical engineering or electronic engineering.

Degrees should be accredited by one or more of the 4 professional engineering institutions most closely aligned to the RAF’s needs:

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET); The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS); The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE); The British Computer Society (BCS) - (Other degrees might be accepted at the discretion of the Engineer Specialist, please apply and this will be assessed on a case by case basis.)

Applicants must also have a GCSE at Grade C /4 or Scottish National 5 at Grade C in English Language.

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

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