Aircrewman Royal Navy

Become: Aircrewman Royal Navy

You are aged 16 to 25, hold British citizenship and have 2 GCSEs or equivalent. Highly organised, you enjoy being part of a team and work well in challenging situations. You could work on shore at a Royal Naval Air Station or at sea onboard a frigate or destroyer or indeed on one of the new aircraft carriers due to enter service soon.

About: Aircrewman Royal Navy

The Royal Navy (RN) is the oldest of the UK Armed Services and operates world-wide 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. "First and foremost a fighting force, the RN serves alongside allies in conflicts around the world. We also protect Britain's ports, fishing grounds and merchant ships and help tackle international smuggling, terrorism and piracy. Increasingly, we're involved in humanitarian and relief missions, where our skills, discipline and resourcefulness make a real difference to people's lives" (Royal Navy Career Guide Version 3)

As an Aircrewman, you’ll be a member of the crew in the Royal Navy’s Anti-Submarine Merlin Helicopter or Commando Merlin Helicopter. You will participate in all aspects of planning and execution of the mission and be a valuable member of its crew. In the Anti-Submarine Merlin you will operate sophisticated detection equipment in a multitude of roles assisting the Observer (Navigator). As a Commando Aircrewman you will be responsible for everything in the rear of the aircraft from loading personnel and equipment, to the operation of the aircraft’s weapon system.