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Weapons System Officer
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- Posted By: RAF Careers Office
-
Address:
- Charlotte House,
- 78 Queens Street
- Glasgow
- G1 3DN
- Date Posted: 10th Nov 2009
- Salary: Excellent
- Location: Glasgow
- Reference Code:
- Views Since Posting: 41
- Full Description:
Manage air-to-air combat from the back seat of a Tornado aircraft or operate systems in other aircraft.
Your work:
Overview
Tornado GR4; Hercules C-130K; Nimrod; VC10, E-3D Sentry - just a few of the aircraft on active service in the Royal Air Force. And the roles of our Weapon Systems Officers (formerly known as Navigators) are almost as varied as our aircraft. You'll be streamed either to fast-jet, multi-engine (maritime reconnaissance, or air transport/air refuelling/sentry) aircraft according to operational requirements and your own ability. You'll then specialise in that aircraft type for the initial part of your career. As the Weapon Systems Officer in a fast jet, your primary role will be to manage the weapons in air-to-air combat or during a ground attack mission. In a multi-engine maritime reconnaissance aircraft, you will track submarines or enemy ships, provide long-range search-and-rescue and operate overland in support of combat operations. In a multi-engine refuelling aircraft, you will control the positioning of vital refuelling systems for combat aircraft over hostile territory. With experience you may, in time, become an instructor and train other RAF aircrew.
Like most people in the RAF you'll probably move jobs every few years, and each job is known as a tour. You may move around RAF bases in the UK and overseas to carry out your operational and training role. As your career develops you could also take on mission planning and staff duties. For your first few years you'll probably be detached overseas - for anything from a few days to a few months. You could fly on a training exercise in allied airspace or carry out your role on operations over hostile territory.
Your first tour:
For your first tour you'll be posted to a flying station in the UK where your specialist aircraft type is based. You'll carry out an operational and training role with frequent overseas detachments which will test your training and your aircraft in what may be hostile conditions. There will be other more experienced Weapon Systems Officers there to whom you can turn for advice and support but, make no mistake, they will also be relying on you as a team member of a front-line squadron.
Your training:
Initial officer training
Like all our officers, you'll begin your RAF career with Initial Officer Training at the RAF College Cranwell in Lincolnshire. You'll follow a challenging 30-week course designed to develop your leadership and management skills. The course includes fitness development, military training and academic study as well as practical outdoor leadership challenges.
Specialist training
Your specialist training begins with a one-week course at RAF Henlow in Bedfordshire to learn how the human body reacts to the airborne environment. You'll then have ten months basic flying training on Tutor, Tucano and Dominie aircraft to gain an understanding of visual navigation techniques, aircraft controls and navigation systems. At the end of the course, you'll be streamed to a fast-jet or multi-engine aircraft type; your training then continues within your specialization.
Fast-jet training
Fast-jet training lasts seven months and you'll train on the Dominie and the Hawk, as well as in simulators. You'll navigate at high speed/low-level and practise targeting, timing and coping with emergencies. After training, you'll be awarded your Weapon Systems Officer Brevet and then go to an Operational Conversion Unit, where you'll train on the specific aircraft you'll be flying in a front-line role.
Multi-engine training
The initial training to fly multi-engine aircraft lasts four months. You'll learn high, medium and low-level navigation techniques, and practise flying over land and water, depending on your specialization. You'll then be awarded your Weapon Systems Officer brevet and move to an Operational Conversion Unit to train on the aircraft that you'll fly for your front-line role.
Ongoing development
As a Weapon Systems Officer, you'll have extensive opportunities for further professional development throughout your career. As well as training to fly different aircraft on Operational Conversion Units, as your career progresses you will have opportunities to benefit from structured command and staff training.
Your future:
Career prospects
You'll join the RAF on either a Short Service Commission of 12 years, or on a Permanent Commission that will normally require a minimum of 18 years' service. Promotion to the rank of Flight Lieutenant is on a time served/satisfactory service basis. Further promotion to Squadron Leader and above is by competitive selection.
Transferable skills
The skills and experience you gain throughout your career as a Weapon Systems Officer could directly equip you for a number of civilian jobs, including:
• navigation specialist;
• manager within a civilian aviation organization; and
• aerial surveyor.
In addition, the skills, self-discipline and the ability to think flexibly that you will have gained as an officer in the RAF are highly-prized and directly transferable to a wide range of careers outside the Armed Forces.
How to join:
You can join the RAF at any time, as long as you meet the entry qualifications set out below.
Entry qualifications
Age Limits
17½-25
Physical requirements
You will have to meet certain anthropometric standards (length of limbs, reach, height, weight, etc) in order to operate within some aircraft cockpit environments. These will be measured at the Officers and Aircrew Selection Centre.
Academic qualifications
You need at least two A-levels/three Highers plus five GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 or equivalent, including English language and maths.
Selection
You must pass selection tests at the Officers and Aircrew Selection Centre (OASC) at the RAF College Cranwell in Lincolnshire. You'll spend four days at OASC where we'll assess your potential to develop officer qualities, including communication skills, self-motivation, maturity, physical fitness and leadership skills.
Nationality
You must have been a British citizen or holder of dual British/other nationality since birth.
Residency
Whether or not you were born in the United Kingdom, you should have resided there for the five years immediately preceding your application.
Equal opportunities
The RAF values every individual's unique contribution, irrespective of race, ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation or social background.
This information was correct when published in July 2009, but may have changed since.
If you have any queries, please check with RAF staff at any Armed Forces Careers Office.
RAF careers could be based anywhere in the UK, please ensure you are fully aware before applying - are you up for the Challenge?
Your work:
Overview
Tornado GR4; Hercules C-130K; Nimrod; VC10, E-3D Sentry - just a few of the aircraft on active service in the Royal Air Force. And the roles of our Weapon Systems Officers (formerly known as Navigators) are almost as varied as our aircraft. You'll be streamed either to fast-jet, multi-engine (maritime reconnaissance, or air transport/air refuelling/sentry) aircraft according to operational requirements and your own ability. You'll then specialise in that aircraft type for the initial part of your career. As the Weapon Systems Officer in a fast jet, your primary role will be to manage the weapons in air-to-air combat or during a ground attack mission. In a multi-engine maritime reconnaissance aircraft, you will track submarines or enemy ships, provide long-range search-and-rescue and operate overland in support of combat operations. In a multi-engine refuelling aircraft, you will control the positioning of vital refuelling systems for combat aircraft over hostile territory. With experience you may, in time, become an instructor and train other RAF aircrew.
Like most people in the RAF you'll probably move jobs every few years, and each job is known as a tour. You may move around RAF bases in the UK and overseas to carry out your operational and training role. As your career develops you could also take on mission planning and staff duties. For your first few years you'll probably be detached overseas - for anything from a few days to a few months. You could fly on a training exercise in allied airspace or carry out your role on operations over hostile territory.
Your first tour:
For your first tour you'll be posted to a flying station in the UK where your specialist aircraft type is based. You'll carry out an operational and training role with frequent overseas detachments which will test your training and your aircraft in what may be hostile conditions. There will be other more experienced Weapon Systems Officers there to whom you can turn for advice and support but, make no mistake, they will also be relying on you as a team member of a front-line squadron.
Your training:
Initial officer training
Like all our officers, you'll begin your RAF career with Initial Officer Training at the RAF College Cranwell in Lincolnshire. You'll follow a challenging 30-week course designed to develop your leadership and management skills. The course includes fitness development, military training and academic study as well as practical outdoor leadership challenges.
Specialist training
Your specialist training begins with a one-week course at RAF Henlow in Bedfordshire to learn how the human body reacts to the airborne environment. You'll then have ten months basic flying training on Tutor, Tucano and Dominie aircraft to gain an understanding of visual navigation techniques, aircraft controls and navigation systems. At the end of the course, you'll be streamed to a fast-jet or multi-engine aircraft type; your training then continues within your specialization.
Fast-jet training
Fast-jet training lasts seven months and you'll train on the Dominie and the Hawk, as well as in simulators. You'll navigate at high speed/low-level and practise targeting, timing and coping with emergencies. After training, you'll be awarded your Weapon Systems Officer Brevet and then go to an Operational Conversion Unit, where you'll train on the specific aircraft you'll be flying in a front-line role.
Multi-engine training
The initial training to fly multi-engine aircraft lasts four months. You'll learn high, medium and low-level navigation techniques, and practise flying over land and water, depending on your specialization. You'll then be awarded your Weapon Systems Officer brevet and move to an Operational Conversion Unit to train on the aircraft that you'll fly for your front-line role.
Ongoing development
As a Weapon Systems Officer, you'll have extensive opportunities for further professional development throughout your career. As well as training to fly different aircraft on Operational Conversion Units, as your career progresses you will have opportunities to benefit from structured command and staff training.
Your future:
Career prospects
You'll join the RAF on either a Short Service Commission of 12 years, or on a Permanent Commission that will normally require a minimum of 18 years' service. Promotion to the rank of Flight Lieutenant is on a time served/satisfactory service basis. Further promotion to Squadron Leader and above is by competitive selection.
Transferable skills
The skills and experience you gain throughout your career as a Weapon Systems Officer could directly equip you for a number of civilian jobs, including:
• navigation specialist;
• manager within a civilian aviation organization; and
• aerial surveyor.
In addition, the skills, self-discipline and the ability to think flexibly that you will have gained as an officer in the RAF are highly-prized and directly transferable to a wide range of careers outside the Armed Forces.
How to join:
You can join the RAF at any time, as long as you meet the entry qualifications set out below.
Entry qualifications
Age Limits
17½-25
Physical requirements
You will have to meet certain anthropometric standards (length of limbs, reach, height, weight, etc) in order to operate within some aircraft cockpit environments. These will be measured at the Officers and Aircrew Selection Centre.
Academic qualifications
You need at least two A-levels/three Highers plus five GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 or equivalent, including English language and maths.
Selection
You must pass selection tests at the Officers and Aircrew Selection Centre (OASC) at the RAF College Cranwell in Lincolnshire. You'll spend four days at OASC where we'll assess your potential to develop officer qualities, including communication skills, self-motivation, maturity, physical fitness and leadership skills.
Nationality
You must have been a British citizen or holder of dual British/other nationality since birth.
Residency
Whether or not you were born in the United Kingdom, you should have resided there for the five years immediately preceding your application.
Equal opportunities
The RAF values every individual's unique contribution, irrespective of race, ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation or social background.
This information was correct when published in July 2009, but may have changed since.
If you have any queries, please check with RAF staff at any Armed Forces Careers Office.
RAF careers could be based anywhere in the UK, please ensure you are fully aware before applying - are you up for the Challenge?
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