Lead the future of military aviation engineering and see the world while making a real impact.
About the Company
The Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm is at the forefront of military aviation, operating aircraft from land bases and ships worldwide. Their Air Engineering Branch plays a vital role in ensuring aircraft safety, performance, and readiness, with a team of expert engineers supporting operations in challenging global environments.
About the Opportunity
As an Air Engineer Officer, you'll lead a team of aviation technicians, ensuring aircraft like planes, helicopters, and uncrewed systems are always mission-ready. You’ll gain leadership experience, advanced engineering knowledge, and hands-on problem-solving skills. Career development includes chartership, postgraduate opportunities (e.g., MSc in Aerospace), and international deployment. You’ll earn £33,000+ from day one, plus a £27,000 joining bonus, travel globally, and enjoy benefits like six weeks’ paid holiday and subsidised living.
What We're Looking For
- Aged 18 to 39
- STEM degree (all STEM disciplines considered)
- 96 UCAS points (64+ in maths/engineering-based science)
- 5 GCSEs (A-C / 9-4)* including English and Maths
- UK citizen or British Dual National, with 5 years’ continuous UK residency
- Physically fit: 145cm minimum height, BMI 18–28
- Strong leadership, problem-solving ability, and passion for engineering
