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  • Posted By: RAF - Wrexham
  • Address:
    • 21 Rhosddu Road
    • Wrexham
    • LL11 1NE
  • Date Posted: 4th Dec 2009
  • Salary: £16,200
  • Location: Wrexham
  • Reference Code:
  • Views Since Posting: 360
  • Full Description:


Look after the safety and survival equipment used by aircrew

The Job

Survival Equipment Fitters look after the wide range of safety and survival equipment that RAF aircrew rely on. They are based on operational flying stations, usually in one of the specialist bays used by aircrew. As a Survival Equipment Fitter, you’ll be responsible for repairing and maintaining life rafts, air-sea rescue equipment, life preservers, parachutes, ejection seat components, flying helmets, oxygen masks and pressure suits. You’ll service equipment, rectify faults, install modifications and generally assist aircrew with their survival equipment. Attention to detail and a highly methodical approach are essential.

Joining age: 16 – 29

Category: Airmen/airwomen

Usual service: 9 years

Open to: men or women

Qualifications: 2 GCSEs/SCEs at grade G/6 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths

Nationality: Citizen of the UK, the Commonwealth or the Republic of Ireland since birth; or a naturalised British citizen

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