RAF Firefighter - Full Time Career with Apprenticeship Royal Air Force
A unique opportunity to complete an advanced apprenticeship in Operational Firefighter, with an Ofsted outstanding training provider. You'll be working with some of the most advanced equipment and aircraft in the world and play a key part in the UKs defence. With over 65 places available across the year, Apply today!
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 01 Aug 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£21,091.00
The minimum pay in your first year is £21,091 (6 months at £18,687 and 6 months at £23,496). On completion of training and one years’ service you will earn £23,496, increasing incrementally year on year.
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Working week
Shifts to be confirmed on assignment to your first station after training.
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
36 Months
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Possible start date
01 Sep 2024
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Date posted
15 Apr 2024
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000244436
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Positions
65 available
What you will do in your working day
RAF Firefighters provide a deployable Aerodrome & Rescue Firefighting capability to Defence in the UK and overseas. When in the UK your role will be to maintain immediate readiness to respond to fight fires and effect rescue from military aircraft.
Whilst in your role you will:
- Provide a first response to emergencies on the Defence estate and assist in providing fire safety awareness to Station personnel
- Be required to deploy within short time frame in the UK and overseas to support operations and exercises in potentially austere environments
- Be trained to use highly specialised vehicles and equipment including the new Defence capability of High Reach Extendable Turrets
- Resolve incidents involving aircraft, buildings, hazardous substances and incidents caused by hostile activities
- Work in a close-knit team on the aerodrome and your daily tasks will include ensuring that specialised vehicles and
equipment are tested and inspected whilst also maintaining and honing your professional firefighter skills
Like most people in the RAF, you could move jobs every few years as part of your through service career management and have the opportunity to diversify and experience a wide range of jobs and equipment.
You will be able to set preferences for the location and type of employment you would like to undertake and there may also the opportunity to undertake roles outside of your specialisation.
(Note: due to the sophistication and efficiency of aircraft, and advancements in early fire detection on MOD establishments, fire crews spend significantly less time responding to aircraft and domestic fires than historically attended.)
The training you will be getting
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Operational Firefighter
On successful completion of the application and selection process, your apprenticeship will start with a 10-week Basic Recruit Training Course (BRTC) at RAF Halton in Buckinghamshire. The course is designed to help you adjust to a military environment. As well as fitness and military training, you’ll also learn about the RAF lifestyle.
The 14 weeks specialist Firefighter training course takes place at the Defence Fire Training Unit Moreton-in-Marsh. The specialist course will teach you:
- Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
- Fire Service Drill
- Breathing Apparatus Operations
- Structural Firefighting Operations
- Road Traffic Incident Techniques
- Aircraft Construction
- Aviation Firefighting Operations
- You will deal with ‘live’ practice fires and gain experience of specialist crash rescue fire-fighting vehicles
As part of specialist training you will be enrolled on to a Level 3 Operational Firefighter Apprenticeship. This is a 12-24 month programme you will complete as part of your daily duties.
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- The apprenticeship is a gateway to a full-time career in the Royal Air Force
- Promotion to the rank of Corporal and beyond is dependent on successful completion of the Operational Firefighter apprenticeship and then on merit by competitive selection
- As you advance through the ranks, you will have the increased opportunity to lead and direct people, managing resources and workforce within your area of work to deliver the required outputs whilst maintaining and instilling the highest standards expected within the RAF
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Royal Air Force
https://recruitment.raf.mod.uk/roles/roles-finder/air-operations-support/firefighter
Address
Manchester
M1 5LN
Contact
0345 6055555
Training
Training provider
ROYAL AIR FORCE
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Apprenticeship standard
Operational firefighter
Level 3 (A level)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
Employer's Application Instructions
You'll be directed through to the RAF Recruitment Website where more detail on the role is available. We have positions available for this role throughout the year and the process can take a few months. Once you have completed an application you will be invited to complete an aptitude assessment, selection interview, health assessment and a fitness test. More details of the requirement can be found at the application link.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 01 Aug 2024