Engineer Officer (CE)

TN United Kingdom; Crowmarsh Gifford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

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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.

What will you do?

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.

Minimum education requirements:

1. 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.)
2. Applicants must also have a GCSE at Grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 at Grade C in English Language.
3. Degrees must 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 British Computer Society (BCS);
• The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS);
• The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Requirements:

1. Be aged 21 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday).
2. You must 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).
3. Pass the Officer and Aircrew Selection Centre.
4. Pass a Fitness test - Details below.
5. Personnel interested in obtaining a commission in the RAF Engineering Reserves are required to join the Specialisation first and then to commission from the ranks. Suitability and requirements can be obtained from Squadron specialists.
6. Ex-Regular Engineering officers and ex-military officers from an equivalent Branch will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
7. Be aged 21-54. Applicants must apply no later than age 54 and 9 months in order to attest before 55th birthday.
8. Qualified ex-military personnel.
9. Be a UK, Republic of Ireland or Commonwealth citizen (with indefinite leave to remain immigration status).
10. Commit to 27 days per year.

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.

Phase one training: Initial Officer training 24 weeks RAF Cranwell.

1. Module 1 – Military Skills where you will learn the basics of being part of the RAF.
2. Module 2 – Development 1: Know yourself to lead others.
3. Module 3 – Development 2: Line management & command.
4. Module 4 – Consolidation (Summative assessment & graduation).

Phase two training: Specialist training 19 weeks RAF Cosford.

This will prepare you for your Junior Officer tour, and beyond. With additional study you could also gain your BSc (Hons) degree in Communications Engineering Management.

First tour: Junior officer tours ongoing as assigned.

As a JO you’ll be operationally focused, leading teams of skilled, non-commissioned officers and technicians. These postings typically last for 2-3 years and as well as managing and directing your team's work you’ll also be looking after their welfare too.

Career prospects: Ongoing as assigned.

Within your first or second tours, you will automatically be promoted to Flight Lieutenant and given extra responsibility. As your career progresses you’ll have the opportunity to work in a variety of different roles and environments.

Ongoing development: Personal development opportunities ongoing as assigned.

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.

Engineering Sponsorship: Please view our Engineering Sponsorship page. This is only available for Regular applicants.

Why join the RAF?

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

• Rent from £75p/m
• Free gym
• Subsidised food
• Health care
• World travel
• Training

Commitment and Location:

You will have to commit to 27 days per year for 12 years minimum. Each year includes a 15-day block for general RAF training, and 12 separate days for extra training or exercises. You might be deployed to a UK or overseas base for up to 6 months after the first year.

What happens after applying: Joining the RAF takes several steps. Below is an overview of the process.

1. Filter interview
2. Health assessment
3. Fitness test
4. OASC
5. Familiarisation visit
6. Acceptance
7. Training

Entry Requirements:

You must be aged 21 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday).

Applicants must also read all of the sections below and make sure they meet all entry requirements before submitting an application.

Education Requirements:

An accredited Bachelors or Masters in an appropriate engineering or scientific subject: 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.

Nationality & Residency:

You must 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).

Whether or not you were born in the United Kingdom, you should have resided there for the 5 years immediately preceding your application, but candidates with a minimum of 3 years may be considered.

Fitness Requirements:

You must be physically fit to complete both initial and specialist training, and to do your role effectively. To check your fitness levels, we put every candidate through at least two separate fitness tests as part of the application process.