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The aviation branch of the Royal Navy, delivering airpower in support of operations and projecting the UK's influence over land, air and sea.
The Fleet Air Arm (FAA) operates all the Royal Navy's aircraft. A vital element for many of the wide and varied roles undertaken by the Royal Navy, FAA roles range from humanitarian operations, through to securing the seas, fighting terrorism and landing troops onto hostile shores.
The Fleet Air Arm uses technologically advanced aircraft and world-leading expertise to act as the spearhead of the entire Royal Navy.
In order to continue this proud tradition, the Fleet Air Arm has recently added a fearsome new weapon to its arsenal: the F35 Joint Strike Fighter. Capable of performing multiple roles, from ground attack to air superiority, this cutting-edge fixed-wing fighter jet is set to become an essential part of the Fleet Air Arm’s offensive strike capabilities by the end of the decade.
What I like best is the variety. On any given mission I could be monitoring threats, searching for targets, or even using weapons. I also get to be involved in planning and executing major operations – nothing beats the feeling of seeing it all come together successfully.
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 out on call to help out if anyone gets into trouble and needs a hand.
I work on the 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 fine-tune the mission.
The Wildcat 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 all the time, so I’m constantly honing my skills – whether in the classroom or in the air.
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