Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician

As a Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician, you will keep the RAF on the move by carrying out repairs and adjustments on a range of land-based vehicles and equipment.

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
This role is an Enlisted Aviator role.
Don't limit yourself. You can apply for more than one position and we can help you find the right role.
What will you do?

• Maintain and repair a diverse fleet of specialist airfield support equipment like ground power and hydraulic supply units and dehumidifiers
• Test and repair airfield arrestor systems that prevent aircraft runway overrun
• Examine, maintain and repair specialist airfield support vehicles like refuelling bowsers and aircraft loading equipment

You could move jobs every 3-5 years as part of your through service career management
Requirements at a glance

• Be aged 16 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
• GCSE grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 grade C in English language, Mathematics and an approved Science/Technology-based subject. xwzovoh
• You will need to meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria. Please see full details in the Entry Requirements section below
• Commit to minimum 3 years post specialist training
• Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment
• Pass a Fitness test

If you dont have any of the above, you might still be able to apply