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The Fleet Air Arm is a million miles away from commercial aviation. We push our helicopters and jets to the limit. That might mean flying at just 50 feet in the dark with only night vision goggles to help you, or using expert knowledge of your aircraft’s capabilities to control a congested air space. You’ll be working in a uniquely collaborative environment, with people of all ranks pulling together to keep our aircraft in the sky. You’ll also enjoy a healthy balance of time away and a settled home life, spending the majority of your career at the same Royal Naval Air Station but travelling the world on deployment.
I get to be part of a wide variety of missions. I’ve been involved in search-and-rescue, using the winch to pull people to safety, and on the frontline where I’ve fired machine guns.
Whether we’re on ship or at the shore base, there’s always time to wind down. I might head to the mess for a drink, or catch up on some sleep!
I’m a trained first aider – it’s part of my role – so I’m on call to help out if anyone gets into trouble and needs a hand.
I work on the new Lynx Wildcat, operating from a Type 45 Destroyer. That means surveillance, so I’m feeding vital info back to the ship’s ops room.
A big part of my job is pre-flight planning, so I work with the Pilot and Commanding Officers to plan and fine-tune the mission.
The Lynx is a master of all trades, so we use it for Search and Rescue missions, like the recent refugee operations in the Med.
Training’s happening for us all the time, so I’m constantly honing my skills, which means time in the classroom and in the air.
With powerful support from the air our fighter jets and helicopters extend our reach, all over the world, whether it’s a peacetime or combat mission.
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You’ll take charge of scheduled maintenance, servicing and inspections for the Fleet Air Arm’s aircraft.
Lives will depend on the equipment you’re working with just as much as they’ll depend on your skills and attention to detail.
You’ll be fast-tracked to working with our most advanced aircraft, as part of the team that maintains, services and inspects them.
Lead the specialist team who makes sure our cutting-edge aircraft are ready for action, in challenging situations, all over the world.
Whether on board a ship or onshore, you’ll help keep the skies safe and lead the team that ensures safe flow of air traffic.
You’ll provide the crucial link between the aircraft and its base, whether that’s at sea or on land.
You’ll master navigation, first aid, emergency handling and survival, and then train for a specialist role on one of the Fleet Air Arm’s three helicopters.
Carve out an aviation career like no other, pushing our cutting-edge aircraft – and yourself – to the limit, all over the world.
Become essential to Merlin helicopter operations, in the thick of the action on Commando or Anti-Submarine missions.
Work with some of the most cutting-edge aircraft in existence as part of the team that keeps them flight ready.
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