Pilots in the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Royal Navy operate a range of military aircraft, including fast jets, transport planes, and helicopters. Their main duties include flying missions for defence, reconnaissance, search and rescue, and transport. Becoming a military pilot requires rigorous selection, intensive training, and the ability to work as part of a disciplined team. Pilots often spend periods away from home, sometimes on overseas deployment. They must also keep up with continual training to maintain their flying skills and knowledge of new technologies. This career is challenging and demanding but can be highly rewarding for those with a passion for aviation and serving their country.
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THURSTON ENGINEERING LTD
( Added 22 Feb 2024 - 2 positions available )
A great opportunity to join the team and learn the day-to-day processes of a busy engineering workshop. Working alongside skilled engineers you will progress to be conversant with all processes and machinery. The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to become a valuable player in this specialist world learning valuable skills.
Closing date: in 14 days
Possible start date: 06 Jan 2026
Royal Navy
( Added 04 Jun 2024 - 20 positions available )
As a Survival Equipment Technician (SET), you will maintain vital lifesaving equipment to enable aircrew to operate safely. This equipment will help them to survive on land, sea or in the air in peacetime or on military operations. You will also learn how to assist in the training of aircrew on land and sea in survival techniques.
Closing date: in 7 months
Possible start date: 02 Jun 2026
Royal Navy
( Added 04 Jun 2024 - 60 positions available )
Joining the Royal Navy on the Accelerated Apprentice Scheme (Submariner) means being fast-tracked to working with one of our most elite teams. You'll be paid to study, gain practical skills and use highly sophisticated equipment. Prior to that you'll spend time in active service as either a Marine Engineer Submariner or Weapon Engineer Submariner.
Closing date: in 7 months
Possible start date: 02 Jun 2026
Royal Navy
( Added 04 Jun 2024 - 70 positions available )
As an Engineering Technician Communications and Information Systems Specialist (Submariner) you'll be part of the elite Silent Service and a central member of your vessel’s engineering team. Using ultramodern radio and satellite systems to communicate with off-vessel command, you’re key to tactical and strategic communications.
Closing date: in 7 months
Possible start date: 02 Jun 2026
Royal Navy
( Added 04 Jun 2024 - 51 positions available )
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.
Closing date: in 7 months
Possible start date: 02 Jun 2026
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