Cyberspace Apprenticeship

Whatever your age (ages 16-47) or experience, would you like the chance to complete an apprenticeship whilst earning GBP18,600 during your first 6 months, increasing to GBP23,400 until completion of technical training and then increasing again to GBP27,200 after completion of technical training?Add to that 38 days paid holiday, free gym membership, free medical/dental, a non-contributary pension, subsidised accommodation for single members and families and access to the RAF's E-Sports network the list is endless!

The RAF is one of the largest providers of diverse apprenticeships in the UK. We offer these apprenticeships for this role:

Information Communications Technician Level 3 ApprenticeshipThe broad purpose of the ICT occupation is to deliver efficient operation and control of the IT and/or Telecommunications infrastructure.

Cyberspace Communication Specialist

As a Cyberspace Communications Specialist you will be responsible for the technology at the heart of the RAF. It will be your job to set up, operate and maintain the technology the RAF relies on to communicate.

Within your role you'll ensure that the RAF remains at the cutting edge of technological advances, essential for the RAF to be able to communicate effectively and move information around safely and securely. You'll be part of a highly trained, and technologically skilled, workforce responsible for a wide variety of tasks:

• Safeguarding our UK-based IT networks from intrusions
• Coordinating the RAF's vast array of information
• Establishing overseas networks and equipment for Deployed Commanders and Air Traffic Services
• Experience Needed - None! but you do need the minimum education requirements of:
• GCSE grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 grade C in English language and Mathematics.
• The RAF will train you over the four phases below
• Phase one training - 10 weeks RAF Halton -You'll complete the basic recruit training course at RAF Halton in Buckinghamshire
• Phase two training - 10 months - RAF Cosford - the next step is a specialist training course at NO 1 Radio School in Cosford, near Wolverhampton
• Additional Qualifications - ongoing - During your specialist training you will be enrolled on a Information Communication Technician Apprenticeship Standard which is a Level 3 qualification. You could also gain a Foundation Degree in Computing Science from Staffordshire University.
• Cyberspace Apprenticeship Requirements
• Be a citizen of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, holder of a dual UK/other nationality or have been a Commonwealth citizen from birth. This is due to the rapid and effective deployability of RAF personnel to countries that apply travel restrictions to non-UK personnel.
• Be between 16 and 47 (Must start training before 48th birthday).
• Commit to minimum 3 years post specialist training.
• Pass a Fitness test.
• Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment

Interested in this amazing opportunity then Click 'apply now' to become one of the Royal Air Force's skilled Cyberspace Apprentices.