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Imagine floating high above the Earth, looking down at our beautiful planet. That is what an astronaut does! Astronauts are super-brave scientists and explorers who travel into space. They live and work on the International Space Station, which is like a big science lab orbiting the Earth. They do exciting experiments to learn more about space, our planet, and how things work in zero gravity. They also fix things on the space station and sometimes even go on spacewalks outside! To become an astronaut, you need to be very smart, good at science and maths, and also very fit and healthy. You also need to be a great team player, as you will be working very closely with other astronauts for a long time.

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( Added 04 Jun 2024 - 20 positions available )

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( Added 04 Jun 2024 - 96 positions available )

Joining the Royal Navy on the Accelerated Apprentice Scheme means accelerating your training and development within one of our most elite teams. You’ll be fast-tracked to real responsibility, getting your hands on some of the most advanced kit on the planet, and guaranteeing your warship’s performance as a state-of-the-art fighting machine.

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Possible start date: 02 Jun 2026

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( Added 04 Jun 2024 - 96 positions available )

Fancy being fast-tracked to a crucial role in our world-class marine engineering team. After accelerated training, it's your job to make sure our state-of-the-art warships are ready for action. Where you are, whatever the problem, you'll keep us moving, from the Engine Room of a Type 45 Destroyer, to providing electricity for a Type 23 Frigate.

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