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Operations Officer
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As an RAF Operations Officer you could be working from a field, a bunker, a building, a tent, an E-7 Wedgetail aircraft or even on an aircraft carrier.
What will you do?
You will be responsible for directing and supporting operations both in the UK and around the world, using sophisticated radar and communications technology to provide organisations with the information needed to make time-critical decisions.
In Your Role, You Will
- Identify all aircraft flying over the UK and monitor any suspicious air activity
- Run airfield operations in the central ops room
- Task plan and coordinate a flying squadron
- Negotiate with foreign partners to access international airspace
- Monitor foreign satellites and highlight potential enemy action and espionage
- Track space, from space debris to the International Space Station
- Be part of the team that operates the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System
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- Be aged 17.5 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
- As a minimum, you will need GCSEs at Grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 at Grade C in English Language, Maths/Application of Mathematics and at least three other subjects.
- In addition, you need at least 2 A2 Levels/3 Highers at Grade C or above (excluding General Studies or Critical Thinking) which must total a minimum of 64 UCAS points.
- You will need to meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria. Please see full details in the Entry Requirements on our website
- Commit to a minimum of 3 years post Phase 2 Specialist Training
- Meet the health and fitness criteria
- Pass a Fitness test
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