Driver Air Despatch at The British Army

Description 

• Get supplies safely into the air and then accurately deliver them to troops on the ground. Enjoy an incredible job, flying with the Army and the RAF.
• Air Despatchers, are responsible for preparing, loading and despatching supplies and equipment from military aircraft.
• We deploy to overseas locations at very short notice to re-supply personnel by air, land, or sea. We also complete assignments at the Test and Evaluation Unit where new ideas and equipment are trialled and developed.
• The Royal Logistic Corps are the Army’s professional logisticians keeping the Field Army marching, its helicopters flying, its vehicles moving and its tanks and guns firing. We enable its deployment and supply it with everything it needs, wherever it operates, throughout the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to the British Army through Aerial Delivery using different types of aircraft.
• Located at RAF Brize Norton you will work within a Very High Readiness Task Troop.
• Primarily be located in the UK with opportunities to deploy worldwide.
• Gain specialist driving licences and qualifications, including: personal leadership, communication and computing skills.
• Complete NVQ Levels 2 - 6 in Leadership and Management, Level 2
• Certificate in Logistics and Transport and Level 2 LGV Driver Apprenticeship.

Entry Requirements
Age:

• From 16 years & 6 months to 35 years & 6 months

Qualifications:

• No formal qualifications required

Basic physical fitness assessment:

• Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
• Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
• MSFT (beep test) level 6.6

Pay & Benefits

• You'll earn £25,200 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.