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Profession details What you could do Joining as a Warfare (Aviation) Rating in the Royal Navy is a challenging and exhilarating career. You'll be at the heart of aviation operations, ensuring success and safety across three vital roles. As an Aircraft Controller, you'll play a pivotal role in frontline aviation, keeping operations on track as the on-board expert advising Command with tactical insight. As Aircrewman, you'll detect enemy submarines or support Royal Marine missions. As a Naval Airman Aircraft Handler, you'll manage sea-capable aircraft, including the cutting-edge F-35B Lightning on Queen Elizabeth class carriers. Your role <ul> <li>In any role, you will work with sophisticated aircraft in all environments</li> <li>As an Aircraft Controller, you gain qualifications enabling work with helicopters, the P8 Poseidon and, F-35 Lightning. You will be an expert, using your skills, expertise and knowledge and tactical insight to deliver flying briefs and, offer advice to the ship's Command/Aviation teams to ensure mission success, including with NATO and international partners around the world</li> <li>Aircrewmen will become sonics experts to hunt for submarines or, operate with Royal Marine Commandos</li> <li>As an Aircraft Handler, you will marshal helicopters and Lightning Strike aircraft around our busy flight decks </li> </ul>Pay &amp; benefits <ul> <li>A starting salary of at least £26,334</li> <li>Earn over £62,073 as your career progresses</li> <li>Six weeks of paid holiday every year</li> <li>Subsidised food, travel and accommodation</li> <li>Excellent pension scheme</li> </ul>Skills for life Qualifications you'll gain <ul> <li>(All roles) Chartered Management Institute Level 3 qualification in Coaching &amp; Mentoring with the opportunity for Level 5 as your career progresses; opportunity to gain human factors qualifications; funding for qualifications of your choice</li> <li>(Aircraft Controller) Apprenticeship Level 3 in Data Information Management; Foundation degree in Airspace Management by successfully completing JATCC)</li> <li>(Aircrewman - ASW) Foundation degree in Aircraft Systems Management. </li> </ul>Skills you'll develop <ul> <li>Regardless of age, background or educational achievement each branch will support you every step of the way, allowing you to grow confidence, your multi-tasking ability, master communication and leadership skills, and realise your full potential. It's never too early or late to live life to the full and experience challenges</li> </ul>Eligibility <ul> <li>You'll need to be aged 16 to 39 (You can start your application from 15 years and 9 months old however you must be at least 16 years old on day of entry to basic training) </li> <li>No qualifications are required for this role</li> <li>You must be a United Kingdom national, or Commonwealth citizen, or Dual National. Dual Nationality restrictions do apply</li> <li>Minimum height of 151.5cm </li> <li>A Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18 and 28 (between 17 and 27 if under 18)</li> <li>Must pass CBAT, Specialist Aviation Medical at OASC, RAF Cranwell </li> </ul>Skills &amp; interests <ul> <li>To be independent and adaptable </li> <li>To be out going, committed and driven</li> <li>A high level of spatial awareness</li> <li>A passion for aviation</li> <li>An adventurous spirit</li> </ul>Joining process From picking your profession to starting on your first day, these are the steps you'll take to join as a rating. Step 1 Submit an application Once you've registered your interest in a Profession, and have satisfied some basic eligibility criteria, you will be sent an online application form. Step 2 Defence Aptitude Assessment (DAA) You'll be tested on: Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Work Rate, Spatial Reasoning, Electrical Comprehension and Mechanical Comprehension. You will need to attempt all sections of the DAA. To help you prepare, you can practise the DAA. Step 3 Interview A formal Selection Interview to confirm suitability of your chosen Profession followed by discussion of your preferred roles that are available within that Profession, including Submarine Service It will also cover the initial stages of the Security application. This is normally conducted using your own device over the Shine video platform. Step 4 Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) The number of sub-tests within the CBAT depends specifically on which role you're applying for. For example, if you're looking to become a Aircrewman or AC, the CBAT would include some of the relevant tests to assess the skills needed in this role. This could include the colours, letters, and numbers test, the sensory-motor apparatus test, the situational awareness test, and many more. You'll be given further detail by your Royal Navy contact as to which tests you'll be taking. The test itself is taken at RAF Cranwell. Step 5 Candidate Preparation Course (CPC) This is a four-day induction to life in the Royal Navy, which includes assessments of your Fitness and your Medical eligibility, it is a pass or fail course. Step 6 Start training Once you've passed all eligibility criteria, including a Security Check, you'll be offered a place at HMS Raleigh to commence your initial training. Allocation to a specific role within your chosen profession will occur during the latter part of initial training. Career Progression From responsibilities to pay, find out where these roles can take you. Aircraft Controller Aircrewman Naval Airman Aircraft Handler

Warfare (Aviation) Rating

Profession details What you could do Joining as a Warfare (Aviation) Officer in the Royal Navy can, literally, take your career to new heights in highly cross-functional professions. Working with the most advanced aircraft in the world either as aircrew or, as an air traffic controller, you will lead operate to your physical and mental limits to deliver safely and successfully on operations. This is a highly cross-functional profession that will see you working with several teams at once to ensure our missions fly high. Your role <ul> <li>Operate (Pilot/Observer) modern aircraft and their weapon systems to achieve a range of missions</li> <li>As an ATCO as sea in an aircraft carrier or air station, control and monitor the safety of, helicopters and jets under your watch; by using knowledge of sophisticated radar and communication systems kit and an understanding of your environment, give concise instructions</li> <li>(All) Use attuned communication and management skills to lead your team</li> </ul>Pay &amp; benefits <ul> <li>A starting salary in excess of £34,676</li> <li>Rising beyond £41,000 after two years</li> <li>Accelerated training and responsibility from day one</li> <li>Six weeks of paid holiday every year</li> <li>Free medical and dental care </li> <li>Subsidised travel and accommodation</li> <li>Adventurous training</li> <li>Excellent pension scheme</li> </ul>Skills for life Qualifications you'll gain <ul> <li>Study for GCSEs, A-Levels, NVQs or even a degree, with funding from us</li> <li>Gain specialist vocational qualifications</li> <li>Gain a Foundation Degree in Aviation Systems Manager or Airspace Management on completion of professional training and a BSc(Hons) on the Front Line </li> </ul>Skills you'll develop <ul> <li>A multitude of skills to operate state-of-the-art air systems or the equipment to monitor the airspace keeping them safe</li> <li>The art of effective communication and decision-making in high-pressure situations</li> </ul>Eligibility <ul> <li>You must be aged 18 to 34 (dependent on specialisation) (You can start your application from 15 years and 9 months old however you must be at least 18 years old on day of entry to basic training) </li> <li>You'll need a minimum of 72 UCAS points. These can be accrued from either GCE A/AS Levels (or equivalent) or National Diplomas (e.g., BTEC)</li> <li>You'll need at least 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C (9-4) (or Scottish equivalent), which must include English language and Mathematics </li> <li>You must be a United Kingdom national, or Commonwealth citizen, or Dual National. Dual Nationality restrictions do apply.</li> <li>Minimum height of 151.5cm </li> <li>A Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18 and 28 (between 17 and 27 if under 18)</li> <li>Must pass Computer Based Aptitude Tests (CBAT). Specialist Aviation Medical at OASC, RAF Cranwell post AIB</li> </ul>Skills &amp; interests <ul> <li>Able to thrive on responsibility</li> <li>A confident leader</li> <li>A passion for working as part of a team</li> <li>Calm under pressure</li> <li>Able to concentrate for long periods of time</li> </ul>Joining process From picking your profession to starting on your first day, these are the steps you'll take to join as an officer. Step 1 Submit an application Once you've registered your interest in a Profession, and have satisfied some basic eligibility criteria, you will be sent an online application form. Step 2 Defence Aptitude Assessment (DAA) Depending on Profession applied for and professionally qualified status, you'll be tested on: Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Work Rate, Spatial Reasoning, Electrical Comprehension and Mechanical Comprehension. To prepare, you can practise the DAA. Step 3 Interview A Career Interview to talk through suitability of your chosen Profession and discussion of your preferred roles that are available within that Profession, including Submarine service. It will also cover the initial stages of the Security application. This is normally conducted using your own device over the Shine video platform. Step 4 Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) The number of sub-tests within the CBAT depends specifically on which role you're applying for. For example, if you're looking to become a pilot, the CBAT would include all of the relevant tests to assess the skills needed in this role. This could include the colours, letters, and numbers test, the sensory-motor apparatus test, the situational awareness test, and many more. You'll be given further detail by your Royal Navy contact as to which tests you'll be taking. The test itself is taken at RAF Cranwell. Step 5 Medical and Fitness Assessments This is conducted at one of our Candidate Preparation Centres and will include a Fitness and Medical Assessment. Step 6 Admiralty Interview Board (AIB) The AIB is conducted online and made up of two assessments, . A Pre-Recorded Interview (PRI) online assessment that assesses your awareness and motivation to join the Royal Navy as an officer. The Group Planning Exercise (GPE) is the second stage online competency-based assessment which will take place approximately 3 weeks after the PRI. It will be conducted in a virtual group environment, and you will be assessed on your contribution to the team based on your individual performance. Step 7 Start training Once you've passed all eligibility criteria, including a Security Check, you'll be offered a place at Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) to commence your initial training. Career Progression From responsibilities to pay, find out where these roles can take you. Air Traffic Control Officer Observer Pilot

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