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Aircrew
Weapon Systems Operator
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RAF Weapon Systems Operator (Crewman) at door of hovering Chinook helicopter in Snowdonia on Exercise Kukri Dawn.
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Eligibility check
In order to continue your application for this role, you must meet the requirements below.
Age

17.5 – 32 (Must attest before 33rd birthday)

If you’re under 18 years of age, you’ll need consent from a parent or guardian.

Please continue with your application and the consent forms will be sent to you later in the application process.

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Nationality & Residency

NATIONALITY
You must be a citizen of the United Kingdom, or holder of dual UK/other nationality.

RESIDENCY
Whether or not you were born in the United Kingdom, you should have resided there for the 10 years immediately preceding your application, but candidates with a minimum of 7 years may be considered. 

If you have resided abroad for a period due to work or study, you may still be eligible on a case by case basis. Please continue this registration and proceed to your full application. This will be established during the selection process.

 

The Nationality and Residency requirements are the foundation of obtaining the necessary security clearance. The nationalities of your spouse or partner, and parents, are also taken into account among other factors.

There will be further pre-employment checks and you will be expected to achieve the security clearance of Developed Vetting (DV). 

Employment restrictions may be imposed in the future if you are unable to achieve an increased security clearance requirement for selected placements.

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Qualifications

You will need a minimum of 2 GCSEs (or acceptable equivalents inc Functional Skills L2) at Grade C/4 or above, in English Language and Mathematics or 2 Scottish National 5 (Grades A – C) in English Language and Mathematics. The Scottish National 5 Application of Mathematics (AoM) (Grade A-C) is also accepted.

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