British Army - Aviation Ground Specialist apprenticeship
British Army
UK Country wide, SO21 2RG
Closes in 6 days (Saturday 1 March)
Posted on 13 February 2025
Contents
Summary
An Army Air Corps Level 3 Aviation Ground Specialist supports military air operations by handling aircraft refuelling, rearming, marshalling, and maintenance support. They ensure airfield safety, operate ground equipment, and assist in logistics. Their role is critical in maintaining operational readiness for the Army Air Corps.
- Wage
- £25,200 a year
- Training course
- Aviation ground specialist (level 3)
- Hours
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Total hours per week: 40
Shift and working patterns may vary.
Working locations will vary nationally depending on the apprenticeship and working requirements.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Wednesday 31 December
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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120
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Our helicopters have a big part to play in battle - and so do our Groundcrew. Could you get aircraft ready for take off?
Groundcrew are responsible for getting our helicopters in the air and providing essential protection for them on the ground. You'll be trained to move, refuel and re-arm the aircraft that support ground forces. You'll also drive everything from Land Rovers to heavy-goods vehicles (HGVs).
Wherever the Army is in the world the Army Air Corps is there ready to provide tactical aviation action and support. Modern operations require big-picture thinking and large-scale cooperation, which is why the Army Air Corps is proud of it's forward-thinking personnel and cutting-edge technology.
Where you’ll work
UK Country wide
SO21 2RG
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
BRITISH ARMY
Your training course
Aviation ground specialist (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
AAC personnel start their Apprenticeships during Initial Trade Training (ITT) at the Army Aviation Centre, Middle Wallop. On completion of ITT, Apprenticeship study continues into the soldiers’ initial roles in the Field Army.
Training for the role
Step 1 - You'll start with your initial military training that teaches you how to be a soldier. This will cover everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle. If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do a 23-week basic military training course at Harrogate. If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the regular 14-week adult basic training.
Step 2 - You then have basic Groundcrew and Communication training. After this, you can decide if you want to be a Groundcrew Specialist or a Communication Specialist. You learn how to prepare helicopters for missions. You also learn how to marshal and load aircraft. You will get a range of driving licences too (Cat B (car) Driving Licence and Cat C+E (LGV) Driving Licence).
Qualifications you could get after training:
- Advanced Apprenticeship - Aviation Groundcrew Specialist
- Higher Apprenticeship - Aviation Operations Manager
- Advanced Apprenticeship in Logistics Operations
- Degree level 4 and 5 certificates and diplomas in Management and Leadership
- Level 3, 4 and 5 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Education and Training
Requirements
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
About this company
Protecting the nation and its dependent territories will always be the British Army's first role. Highly trained soldiers are ready to deploy anywhere at any time to meet a variety of challenges, ranging from support to the Police following a terrorist attack, to specialist capabilities such as bomb disposal and intelligence experts, 24 hours a day 365 days a year, we are always ready to serve. You belong here.
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Company benefits
The Army offers job security, career growth, adventure and world class training. Benefits include competitive pay, travel, fitness, leadership skills, a pension, free healthcare, cheaper housing and 30 days paid leave a year, plus public holidays.
After this apprenticeship
- If you show the right commitment, skills and academic ability, you could become a Commissioned Officer. Members of the British Army are promoted on merit. Work hard, study hard, and you can rise through the ranks.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BRITISH ARMY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303554.
Apply now
Closes in 6 days (Saturday 1 March)
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Company’s application instructions
Please follow the instructions on the British Army home page.