Aerospace Systems Operator

As an Aerospace Systems Operator, you are the eyes and ears of the RAF – the first line of defence for the UK at home and our Armed Forces abroad. You’ll manage some of the world’s most sophisticated sensors, communications and computer information systems to search the skies for potential threats.

You could be part of a team controlling offensive, defensive and combat support aircraft to intercept and, if necessary, destroy hostile or rogue aircraft. Or you could be disseminating information to the Royal Navy, the Army or other countries’ armed forces. You could also be part of a team that’s on standby to go anywhere in the world to support aircrew and ground troops. You may also find yourself working on the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System, where you’ll watch for missile launches around the world, track objects in space and provide support to the United States Space Network. Or possibly at the Electronic Warfare range, RAF Spadeadam, where you support the Electronic Warfare training given to UK and NATO aircrews.

Contact your nearest Armed Forces Careers Office in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness, if you would like to discuss the other opportunities available.