Aviation Data Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Process digital mapping for use in frontline aircraft cockpit displays and mission planning systems, or updating charts that guide our aircrews safely through take-off, transit and landing.
• Create charts depicting airways over countries around the world used by transport aircraft to carry troops to the front line.
• Update charts that detail obstructions, like buildings and power lines so fast jets and helicopters can navigate safely at low levels.
• Use cutting-edge software to create and develop new products, applications and ways of working.

Requirements at a glance:

• Be aged 16 – 47 years old (must attest before 48th birthday).
• At least 2 GCSEs (or acceptable equivalents including Functional Skills) at Grade 4/C or Scottish National 5 at Grade C in English and Mathematics/Application of Maths.
• Meet specific nationality and residency criteria.
• Commit to a minimum of 3 years post Phase Two Training.

Education Requirements:

• Applicants must hold the required GCSEs or equivalent qualifications as listed above.
• No additional qualifications are mandatory, but higher academic standards may be considered favourably.

Nationality & Residency:

• Must be a citizen of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, holder of dual UK/other nationality or have been a Commonwealth citizen since birth (with ‘right to work’ immigration status).
• You should have resided in the United Kingdom for the five years immediately preceding your application, although candidates with a minimum of three years may be considered.
• Successful candidates are expected to achieve a Security Check (SC) clearance.

Fitness Requirements:

• All candidates must complete the Pre-Joing Fitness Test (PJFT): a 2.4 km run on a treadmill with zero incline.
• Performance requirements vary by age and gender.
• All applicants must be medically fully fit, physically and psychologically, for military service.

Background Checks:

• Declare any previous spent and unspent convictions.
• Check if you qualify under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
• Achieve the minimum security clearance of Security Check (SC).

Disqualifying Factors:

• Membership of a group that stirs up racial hatred or violence.
• Pending court appearance or unspent convictions.
• Misuse of drugs, solvents or anabolic steroids.
• Obscene, offensive, or extremist tattoos, brands or bead implants.
• Undischarged bankruptcy.

Phase One Training:

• Basic Recruit Training – 10 weeks – RAF Halton.

Phase Two Training:

• Basic Specialisation Training Course – 8 weeks – RAF Northolt.
• First Tour Specialist training – ongoing – RAF Northolt.

Career Progression:

• After one year of total service, candidates may be promoted to Air Specialist (Class 1) following successful Basic Trade Training.
• Further promotion to Corporal and above is by competitive selection, supported by accredited leadership and management courses.

Application Process:

• Stage 1 – Aptitude test covering verbal, numerical, work rate, spatial, electrical, and mechanical reasoning.
• Stage 2 – Selection interviews with focus on personal life, education, interests, and the role.
• Stage 3 – Health assessment to confirm medical fitness.
• Stage 4 – Fitness test (PJFT).
• Stage 5 – Acceptance and provisional offer of service.
• Stage 6 – Training (Phase One and Phase Two).

Apply Now:

To begin the application process, visit the RAF careers portal and complete the online application.