Aerospace Rescue Specialist

6 days ago


Carterton, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Capita Full time
Job Description

As a Sponsored Reserve Firefighter, you'll be part of the RAF Firefighter force, which provides Aerodrome & Rescue Firefighting capability to Defence across the UK and overseas. Your key responsibilities include:

  • Responding to and fighting fires in the UK, as well as rescuing from military aircraft.
  • Providing first response to emergencies on the Defence estate and assisting in fire safety awareness to Station personnel.
  • Supporting operations and exercises in potentially challenging environments when deployed in the UK and overseas.

You'll work closely with the RAF team to ensure that specialised vehicles and equipment are maintained and inspected regularly.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you must meet the following requirements:

  • You must be a citizen of the UK or Republic of Ireland, holder of a dual UK/other nationality passport, or have been a Commonwealth citizen from birth. You should have resided in the UK for 5 years immediately preceding your application (candidates with a minimum of 3 years will be considered).
  • Have a minimum of Grade C or 4-5 in GCSE English Language and Mathematics, or SCE Standard Grade 3 in English and Maths or equivalent.
  • You'll need to have a current full driving license.


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