The Royal Navy - Naval Airman Aircraft Handler Aviation Ground Operative Apprenticeship Royal Navy

As an Apprentice Naval Airman (Aircraft Handler), you’re responsible for safety whenever there’s aircraft on the deck or the ground. That means working with flight crews at Royal Naval Air Stations (RNAS), on our state-of-the-art warships, or even the new Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier.

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Closing date: 01 Jun 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £20,400.00

    • Six weeks of paid holiday every year • Free medical and dental care • Subsidised travel and accommodation • Excellent pension scheme

  • Working week

    Shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Jun 2024

  • Date posted

    25 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000167887

  • Positions

    51 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • 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

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Once you have completed your training you will be a qualified Naval Airman Aircraft Handler (Aviation Ground Operative)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • You’ll start your naval career as an Able Rate, with experience and further training, you could be promoted to Leading Hand and beyond
  • 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

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Math and English (Grade GCSE Level C/4) Desired

Things to consider

When you join you complete 10 weeks of basic naval training, followed by six months at the Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose in Cornwall, working in an aircraft hangar or a flight deck team. You’ll learn to use the lifts, mechanical handlers and chocks and lashings used on board ship. When you’ve finished, you’ll be posted to your first unit.

About the employer

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

Employer

Royal Navy

Address

Navy Command HQ

The Admiral Sir Henry Leach Building

Portsmouth

PO2 8BY

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Training

Training provider

ROYAL NAVY

Apprenticeship standard

Aviation ground operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

A job in the Naval Service means adventure, camaraderie – and lifelong prospects. Every day you make a difference and no two days are the same. You could be policing the world's oceans, delivering humanitarian aid when natural or man-made disasters strike, or you could be deployed in combat. No matter what job you do, you'll be a key part in operations around the world. Are you ready to go places?

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 01 Jun 2024