Role details
Everything you need to know about the role, requirements and what you'll gain.
Entry Requirements
Age
You can join between the ages of 16 - 36. At the time of your application you will need to be between 15 years & 7 months old and 35 years & 6 months old.
You can start your training as a Junior Soldier at the Army Foundation College from the age of 16 years and 6 months.
Fitness
Education
No formal qualifications needed
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About the Role
Army Air Corps
The Army Air Corps (AAC) work with battle-winning aircraft, using advanced sensors and weaponry to find and defat the enemy.
Clear communication is vital to winning the battle. It'll be your job to maintain the crucial link between the helicopters of the Army Air Corps and the ground forces, making sure everyone has the most up-to-date information. You'll also help pilots with mission planning. You'll learn to drive everything from Land Rovers to HGVs, and when you finish your training you can start working towards an Advanced Apprenticeship.
Key responsibilities
Step 1 Your initial military training teaches you how to be a soldier, covering everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle.
Pay and Benefits
You'll earn £27,282 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.
Qualifications You'll Earn
Everything you need to know about the role, requirements and what you'll gain.
Entry Requirements
Age
You can join between the ages of 16 - 36. At the time of your application you will need to be between 15 years & 7 months old and 35 years & 6 months old.
You can start your training as a Junior Soldier at the Army Foundation College from the age of 16 years and 6 months.
Fitness
- Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
- 2km run 12 min
Education
No formal qualifications needed
Need help?
Unsure about any requirements? Our recruitment team is here to help.
Contact a recruiter
About the Role
Army Air Corps
The Army Air Corps (AAC) work with battle-winning aircraft, using advanced sensors and weaponry to find and defat the enemy.
Clear communication is vital to winning the battle. It'll be your job to maintain the crucial link between the helicopters of the Army Air Corps and the ground forces, making sure everyone has the most up-to-date information. You'll also help pilots with mission planning. You'll learn to drive everything from Land Rovers to HGVs, and when you finish your training you can start working towards an Advanced Apprenticeship.
Key responsibilities
- Get the Army's fleet of battlefield helicopters in the air - from re-arming the Apache gunship to programming the Wildcat flight maps
- Take responsibility for all the equipment and supplies required
- Deploy on exercise and operations all over the world, wherever your squadron is needed
Step 1 Your initial military training teaches you how to be a soldier, covering everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle.
- If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years and 6 months), you'll do the basic military training (short) course at Harrogate .
- If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years and 6 months), you'll do the regular adult basic training .
Pay and Benefits
You'll earn £27,282 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.
Qualifications You'll Earn
- Level 3 Radio Network Technician Apprenticeship
- Membership of Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and Engineering Council
- Degree level 4 and 5 Certificates and Diplomas in Management and Leadership from CMI and ILM
- Level 3, 4 and 5 Award, Certificate and Diplomas in Education and Training