Apprenticeship Cyberspace Communication Specialist
Royal Air Force Cyberspace
£26,300 per annum + benefits
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£6,000 bonus on completion of Phase Two training. Our apprentice RAF Cyberspace Communication Specialists are at the heart of everything we do, nothing starts without them.
Imagine a world without your mobile phone, WiFi or social media. Imagine a world where you can’t trust that someone isn’t reading your personal messages. Our Cyberspace Communication Specialists are responsible for maintaining all the communications networks the RAF rely on every day, and defending them from being interrupted or seen by the wrong people.
As a Cyberspace Communication Specialist you will be trained to use high-tech tools and equipment and will be responsible for establishing and maintaining systems. You will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks; ranging anywhere from safeguarding our UK-based IT networks from intrusions, coordinating the RAF’s vast array of information, all the way to establishing overseas networks and equipment for Deployed Commanders and Air Traffic Services.
We offer an apprenticeship with an almost guaranteed job at the end. Throughout the apprenticeship and beyond, there are opportunities for adventurous training, sport and an excellent benefits package including:
A 12 year contract although you may choose to leave 3 years after completion of technical training.
6 weeks paid holiday per year plus public holidays.
Global employment opportunities.
Wide range of subsidised training and education available.
A non-contributory pension scheme.
Free medical and dental support.
Free membership to excellently equipped gyms.
Subsidised accommodation for singles and families.
Do you want to become part of this highly trained and technologically skilled workforce that ensure that the RAF remains at the cutting edge of technology? Apply for Cyberspace Communication Specialist today and start your Apprenticeship.
Qualification Requirements
You need a minimum of GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in the following subjects:
Mathematics
English
If a candidate lacks either GCSE English or Maths (not both), they are to complete the DAA but must then achieve Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths or English during Phase 1 training at RAF Halton, before entry on to Phase 2. Failure to achieve the required academic standard may lead to the candidate being discharged from the Service.
Salary:
Pay until completion of Technical training - £26,300 per annum + benefits
*After you have completed one year of service and successfully completed Professional Workplace Assessments on First Posting.
The RAF recognises the value of a person’s ability no matter their ethnicity, social background, religion or belief, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status/civil partnership.
For more information about the role and details of our application process, visit the RAF Recruitment website.
