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Aviation Groundcrew (Reserves) Army Air Corps

Logistics and Support

The Apache and Lynx helicopters are two of the Army’s most important assets on the battlefield. As part of a groundcrew team, you take care of this fleet on the landing strip, using solid technical skills to prepare them for missions. Your soldiering skills will also help you defend bases and refuelling points.

Are you right for this role?

You should be:

  • Sex: Male or Female
  • Territorial Army Age: 17.9 - 42.11 years

You should have:

  • No formal qualifications required

You should like:

  • Flying or being in an aircraft
  • Driving vehicles
  • Being hands on and fixing stuff
  • Outdoor activities
  • Computing and technology
  • Working outside

You should be interested or have experience in:

  • Driving large vehicles
  • Vehicle / Equip Mechanic

Cpl Ellison on life as an Reserve Aviation Groundcrewman

Cpl Ellison explains his role as a Reservist Aviation Groundcrewman.

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The role is challenging but never boring. As a Territorial Groundcrew soldier in the AAC I get involved in all aspects of Army life, like deploying on operations. I also get to work alongside other units in different environments. It is a great opportunity to work as part of a dedicated and motivated team. I get to experience things other people on civvy street never do.

 

Territorial Army

Training

You learn essential skills like how to survive outdoors and how to fire weapons. The training also boosts your fitness. After mastering the basics, you can learn how to re-arm and refuel helicopters, and how to direct them on the landing site. You also get driving licences so you can operate a variety of vehicles. Most training takes place during evenings and weekends.

Skills you can learn

As a Groundcrew Specialist in your spare time, you develop the skills to work with aircraft on the landing site. You’ll drive LGVs, including the 15,000-litre refuelling tanker and 15-tonne flatbed. You may learn how to provide communication links between aircraft and ground troops. Later on you can train as a Support Specialist, which puts you in control of logistic supply.

Move up the ranks

  • Airtrooper

    All Army Air Corps soldiers start out at this rank. You get all the benefits of Army life, like a good rate of basic pay, free healthcare and subsidised food and accommodation, but you’re not in charge of anyone, so you can focus on using your skills. Every promotion after this gets you extra pay.

  • Lance Corporal

    After gaining experience, you could get your first promotion. It comes with a pay rise and extra responsibility. You’ll lead a small team of soldiers, making sure they are doing their work properly, and that they’ve got the skills and help they need. If they have a problem, they talk to you first.

  • Corporal

    Now that you've led your own team, you’re ready for another promotion. You go on a management course, and then take charge of a larger group of soldiers. You still use your own trade skills, but teaching soldiers and supervising their work are also key parts of the job.

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