As a Royal Air Force aircraft engineering specialist, Aircraft Technician(Avionics) carry out maintenance and repair work on the sophisticated electric and electronic equipment on board RAF aircraft such as: Radar. Communication and Identification systems. Image and data acquisition including reconnaissance and target acquisition equipment. Navigation. Aircraft defensive aides systems. Weapon aiming and delivery systems. Aircraft flight control systems. You will also maintain the aircraft electrical generation and distribution systems that provide power for the electronic systems on RAF aircraft. In addition, you will maintain on-board weapon management systems that allow aircrew to select, arm and release aircraft weapons. There are also opportunities to undertake instructional duties or work within a software development organisation. Furthermore, you could form part of the aircraft flight crew to provide engineering support to aircraft systems that are operated whilst in flight or to provide aircraft engineering support when the aircraft is deployed. We offer an apprenticeship with an almost guaranteed job at the end. Throughout the apprenticeship and beyond, there are opportunities for adventurous training, sport and an excellent benefits package including: A fully funded apprenticeship with dedicated support.As a training provider the RAF is rated as OFSTEDOutstanding. Excellent job security - During COVID19 Pandemic the RAF has continued to pay full salaries and have not furloughed any of our RAF Service employees. A 12 year contract although you may choose to leave 3 years after completion of technical training. 6 weeks paid holiday per year plus public holidays. Global employment opportunities. Wide range of subsidised training and education available. A non-contributory pension scheme. Free medical and dental support. Free membership to excellently equipped gyms. Subsidised accommodation for singles and families. The RAF Aircraft Technician (Avionics) is not just an apprenticeship; we take applications up to the age of 47for those who want a change in career. Pay; Pay during first 6 months - £18,600 benefits Pay until completion of Technical training - £25,200 benefits Pay on completion of Technical training - £27,200 benefits After you have completed one year of service and successfully completed Professional Workplace Assessments on First Posting. Qualifications you need; A minimum of GCSE Grade 4 (C)or equivalent in English language, Mathematics and an approved Science/Technology-based subject. Joining age; 16-47 Other entry requirements; You must be a UK citizen or holder of dual UK/other nationality Whether or not you were born in the United Kingdom, you should have resided there for the 5 years immediately preceding your application. However, candidates with a minimum of 3 years will be considered. Apprenticeship/Training; During your specialist training, if eligible, you will be enrolled on a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship, the Technical Certificate element of which is a Level 3 Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance (Military) and delivered entirely in training. You will be required to complete the portfolio element of the Level 3 Diploma in Aviation Maintenance competence qualification during your first tour when you leave specialist training and conduct an End Point Assessment to be awarded your Apprenticeship. The RAF recognises the value of a persons ability no matter their ethnicity, social background, religion or belief, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status/civil partnership. For more information about the role and details of our application process, visit the RAF Recruitment website. To be directed straight to our site Click 'Apply Now'. ADZN1_UKTJ