RAF Mover – Full Time Career with Apprenticeship Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE)

A unique opportunity to complete an advanced apprenticeship as an RAF Mover with an Ofsted outstanding training provider. You will be working with some of the most advanced equipment in the world and play a key part in the UKs defence where you will operate IT systems, load and unload transport aircraft and accompany cargo all over the world.

• You could be checking-in passengers flying out on operations or operating forklift trucks and specialist vehicles to load cargo and baggage to transport aircraft
• It could be your job to plan aircraft loads using IT systems, or calculate aircraft weights and balances using pen and paper with weight and balance paperwork
• You could work in a port where shipments of cargo and explosives are handled, or help put together an under-slung load for a helicopter

Like most people in the RAF, you will probably move jobs every few years, and each job is known as a tour.

• Within your first few years, you will probably be detached overseas for anything from a few days to a few months
• You may also have a long-term posting to one of our overseas bases, such as RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus

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

Level 2 Apprenticeship as an Aviation Ground Operative – Aircraft Handling:

• 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
• Your next step will be a specialist training course at the Defence Movements Training Squadron (DMTS), RAF Brize Norton, which lasts approximately 18 weeks
• This course will give you a basic understanding of your role as a Logistics Mover, which includes transport procedures and regulations, aircraft loading and the handling of passengers and cargo
• Maths and English functional skills if required 

What is the expected career progression after this 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 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.

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness

Things to consider

The role is varied and, after training, you could be stationed across the UK and beyond.

Qualifications

Other None, Grade None Desired

Employer Name

Royal Air Force

Training provider

ROYAL AIR FORCE

Apprenticeship standard

Aviation ground operative (level 2)

How to apply?

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.