Ground Officer

Army Air Corps; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 33,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking individuals to lead and manage a Ground Support Flight as a Ground Officer. This role offers the chance to command a team of soldiers, ensuring the operational readiness of the Army's fleet of helicopters. Candidates will receive comprehensive training at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, where they will develop essential leadership and aviation management skills. With a competitive salary and opportunities for further qualifications, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in military aviation and support troops on the ground worldwide.

Qualifications

• Must have 35 ALIS points at GCSE with minimum grade C/4 in key subjects.
• 72 UCAS points required from a maximum of 3 subjects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Ground Support Flight of up to 50 soldiers.
• Manage helicopter landing sites and aviation communications.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Aviation Operations Management

Communication Skills

Education

GCSE/SNQ

UCAS Tariff Points

Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership

Job description

Lead a team that gets high-tech aircraft ready for action. Get training, qualifications and an exciting career in aviation as a Ground Officer.

• £33,183 The minimum amount you’ll earn during training
• £39,671 Your pay after completing basic trade training
• Age From 18 years to 28 years & 11 months
• Qualifications GCSE/SNQ and UCAS points

I MAKE SURE OUR BATTLE-WINNING AIRCRAFT KEEP FLYING SO WE CAN SUPPORT THE TROOPS ON THE GROUND, WHEREVER AND WHENEVER THEY NEED US.

As a Ground Officer you'll be in charge of groundcrew and communication specialists, providing the vital aviation services that make our helicopter missions possible. You'll command up to 50 soldiers, making sure they're motivated, trained and competent to carry out their jobs. On exercises and operations you could be responsible for running the airfield at a Main Operating Base, or deploying forward to link up with Infantry units to provide re-arming and refuelling capabilities closer to the action.

Army Air Corps

Wherever the Army is in the world the Army Air Corps is there ready to provide tactical aviation action and support. Modern operations require big-picture thinking and large-scale cooperation, which is why the Army Air Corps is proud of its forward-thinking personnel and cutting-edge technology.

Command and lead a Ground Support Flight of up to 50 soldiers as a Second Lieutenant.

Be responsible for getting the Army’s fleet of battlefield helicopters in the air.

Deploy all over the world, wherever your squadron goes.

Manage the careers, wellbeing and development of your large team of soldiers.

35 ALIS points at GCSE (34 for SNQs) from 7 GCSE/SNQ subjects, with a minimum grade C/4 in English Language, Maths, and a science or foreign language.

72 UCAS Tariff points from a maximum of 3 subjects (4 for Scottish Highers) with a minimum of 2 at National Level 3 (excluding AS Levels) or National or International equivalent.

Step 1
You begin by qualifying as an Army Officer. That means taking the Commissioning Course at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. Here, you learn leadership skills and how to apply them in a military setting.

Step 2
You’re then trained in aviation operations: managing helicopter landing sites, aviation communications, re-arming, re-fuelling and setting up Forward Arming and Refuelling points. When you’re finished, you’ll be capable of managing a Ground Support Flight (your team) and getting a squadron of helicopters airborne anywhere in the world.

Qualifications you could get after training

Degree Level (Level 5 and 6) diplomas in Management and Leadership.

Graduate entrants get a Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Conflict Studies and access to the full Masters Postgraduate Degree.

You'll earn £33,183 during your year of training at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, before commissioning and becoming a Second Lieutenant, on £39,671 a year.

How to Apply

Once your online application has been approved, you'll have an interview with a recruiter, who will talk to you about the corps that you would like to join. You'll have the chance to learn more about your chosen corps, although you won't make your final decision until you're in training at Sandhurst.