Apprenticeship summary
As a Survival Equipment Technician, you’ll make sure your crewmates and passengers are fully equipped and know what to do in an emergency on board a Royal Navy aircraft.
You’ll look after the crew’s protective gear, such as:
- Immersion suits
- Flying helmets
- Oxygen masks
- Parachutes
- Emergency breathing equipment
Duties will involve but not limited to:
- You will maintain the aircraft’s survival packs, radio beacons, distress flares, life jackets and life rafts. And most importantly, you’ll train people to use them in an emergency
- You’ll also instruct on how to escape underwater from a ditched helicopter and other conduct survival drills
You will have the opportunity to serve on the world’s most advanced aircraft carriers and with new and exciting aircraft forces, including the F35B Lightning Stealth fighter at RAF Marham, the Merlin Mk2 Submarine Hunter at RNAS Culdrose, the Merlin Mk4 Helicopter and the Wildcat Maritime Attack Helicopter at RNAS Yeoviliton.
Desired skills
- The Royal Navy will give you skills. We’ll develop your abilities, train you to be the best, show you how to achieve your goals and give you recognised qualifications
Personal qualities
- A passion for working with state-of-the-art aircraft
- A keen attention to detail
- Good physical and mental stamina
- A willingness to learn new skills
- An adventurous spirit
Desired qualifications
- No qualifications required – just that you pass a Recruit Test and are in a good state of health and fitness
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Monthly wage
£1,666.66
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Working week
Shifts to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 40.00
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Expected duration
36 months
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level)
Closing date: 31 December 2021
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