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Information and Communication Technology Specialist

Posted By: RAF - Lancashire
Address:
- 83A Fishergate
- Preston
- Lancashire
- PR1 8BH
Contact: 01772 254 218
Date Posted: 18th Dec 2008
Salary: £16,200
Location: Preston
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Views Since Posting: 198
Full Description:

Enable, maintain and operate a wide range of complex communication, radar and information/ICT systems worldwide

The Job

ICT Specialists are responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of complex systems from long-range search radar to aircraft mission and ground support systems, airfield navigation aids to local area networks. Each of these plays a vital part in processing and communicating the information needed to support effective air operations on a global scale.

As an ICT Specialist, you could find yourself working on an airfield, in an underground bunker, office or workshop. Latest generation aircraft are as reliant on information flow as they are on fuel – and it could be your job to set up, operate and maintain the mission and ground support systems that enable the Typhoon aircraft to complete its mission.

There is also potential for extensive overseas travel, helping to set up deployable communications and control systems, sensors and navigation aids for exercises or operations.

Training

After nine weeks of recruit training at RAF Halton, you will undertake an 11-month specialist training course at No. 1 Radio School, RAF Cosford, near Wolverhampton. This course will prepare you for your first tour, giving you relevant skills and experiences ranging from radar and radio principles to network administration and security. You\'ll also be trained in health and safety, and in the skills needed to deploy and maintain the RAF’s communications systems and information networks.

Qualifications

No. 1 Radio School is a Microsoft- and Cisco-accredited academy, and the training you will receive is recognised by a wide range of civilian employers and backed by transferable qualifications. As an ICT Specialist, you will be enrolled on an Advanced Apprenticeship in Communications Technologies during your specialist training. You\'ll go on to the BTEC National Award in Communications Electronic Engineering/Technology at Level 3 and you will also be able to start the Communications Technology Professional Level 3 NVQ, which can be completed in the workplace during your first tour.

RAF careers could be based anywhere in the UK, please ensure you are fully aware before applying - are you up for the Challenge?