Aviation ground crew specialist- army air corp- combat branch Flashcards
what qualifications do you need for army air corp?
no formal qualifications
what’s the training
Aviation Ground Crew Specialist- Army air corp
Phase 1 Basic training at Pirbright or Winchester – 14 weeks
Phase 2 . Basic Groundcrew training at Middle Wallop
Step 1
Your initial military training teaches you how to be a soldier, covering everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle.
If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the basic military training (short) course at Harrogate.
If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the regular adult basic training.
Step 2
You then have basic Groundcrew and Communication training. After this, you can decide if you want to be a Groundcrew Specialist or a Communication Specialist. You learn how to prepare helicopters for missions. You also learn how to marshal and load aircraft. You will get a range of driving licences too (Cat B (car) Driving Licence and Cat C+E (LGV) Driving Licence).
what pathway
aviation ground crew specialist, but progress onto rear crew after taking aptitude test
what regiments/ units/ battalion
combat
what equipments using/ what would you want to ground crew for
apache helicopter- AH-64E - Apache attack helicopter
Wildcat Mk1
basics about apache helicopter
Designed to find and destroy air defence units, tanks and armoured vehicles, the Apache attack helicopter has utility beyond its primary role, capable of a wide range of battlefield tasks that include Intelligence, Surveillance Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR), Escort/Force Protection and Command and Control (C2). The Apache can operate in all weathers, day or night and has significantly enhanced the Army’s Air Manoeuvre capability.
Using the distinctive Longbow radar located above the main rotor blades, the Apache can detect and classify up to 256 potential targets, display 128 of these to the crew and prioritise the top 16 threats, all in a matter of seconds. It carries a mix of weapons that include a 30mm chain gun, 70mm rockets and Hellfire missiles to provide choice for the commander and flexibility during the mission.
In addition to the Longbow radar, the aircraft is equipped with optical and thermal imaging sights that are used to visually identify potential targets and pilot the aircraft at night and in low visibility conditions. Range and endurance can be increased using wing-mounted fuel tanks to provide a more persistent presence across a wider area. To increase its survivability, the Apache is fitted with a state of the art, fully integrated Defensive Aid Suite to protect the aircraft and crew.
where is the headquarters
middle wallop
what qualifications
Advanced Apprenticeship - Aviation Groundcrew Specialist
Higher Apprenticeship - Aviation Operations Manager
Advanced Apprenticeship in Logistics Operations
Degree level 4 and 5 certificates and diplomas in Management and Leadership
Level 3, 4 and 5 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Education and Training
what do you need to achieve at assessment centre
48 gti test
Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
MSFT (beep test) level 5.8
what does the army air corp do
The Army Air Corps (AAC) is the combat aviation arm of the British Army. Recognisable by their distinctive blue berets, AAC soldiers deliver firepower from battlefield helicopters and fixed wing aircraft to overwhelm and defeat enemy forces.
The Army Air Corps (AAC) is the combat aviation arm of the British Army.
Search and strike.
As a member of the AAC, you’ll be working with battle winning aircraft using advanced sensors and weaponry to find and defeat the enemy.
You’ll have the opportunity for unique and sophisticated challenges on operations, exercise and Adventurous Training all over the world. Wherever the Army are deployed, you can be sure that the Army Air Corps will be in support.
what do you do as ground crew
Groundcrew are responsible for getting our helicopters in the air and providing essential protection for them on the ground. You’ll be trained to move, refuel and re-arm the aircraft that support ground forces. You’ll also drive everything from Land Rovers to heavy-goods vehicles (HGVs).
Key Responsibilities
Get the Army’s fleet of battlefield helicopters in the air - from re-arming the Apache gunship to programming the Wildcat flight maps
Take responsibility for all the equipment and supplies required
Deploy on exercise and operations all over the world, wherever your squadron is needed
brief history
The Army Air Corps originated in the Second World War and is the aviation combat and reconnaissance arm of the British Army. Its members fly helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft and have served in most of the Army’s major campaigns.
1957
The Army Air Corps is created.
1962-67
The AAC deploys on operations in Brunei, Borneo and Aden.
1964-2007
The regiment takes part in Operation Banner in Northern Ireland.
1979-2007
Further deployments in Rhodesia, Falklands, Kuwait, Balkans, Kosovo and Sierra Leone.
2002-06
The regiment takes part in Operation Fingal and Operation Herrick in Afghanistan.
2003-11
The AAC participates Operation Telic in Iraq and Operation Ellamy in Libya.
what specialisms
aviation communication specialist
officer pilot
aviation support officer
will you travel
Deploy on exercise and operations all over the world, wherever your squadron is needed
why this role
why would you be good at this role
pay
You’ll earn £25,200 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.
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ROLE
AVIATION COMBAT ARM
SPECIALISM
SEARCH AND STRIKE
current deployments
The AAC is currently deployed in operation across the world.
We have troops serving in Brunei, Northern Ireland, Europe, the Middle East, Canada and more.
British Army Wildcat Reconnaissance Helicopters operated by 659 Sqn, 1 Regiment Army Air Corps have begun their 2-month deployment, arriving at Siauliai Air Base in Lithuania.
With the aim of building on the relationships and interoperability created by ATF1, the 1AAC Wildcat helicopters, crews and aviation support teams will maintain a UK battlefield helicopter presence in the region.
This deployment will bring about a change in posture from an Aviation Task Force to a Combat Liaison Team (CLT), supporting the enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) battlegroups.
The deployment of British Army RH will demonstrate the role and capabilities of the Wildcat Helicopter to allied personnel already deployed at Siauliai Air Base, increasing the awareness of UK battlefield helicopter’s interoperability. 2022
battle honours
Falkland Islands 1982
Wadi al-Batin, Gulf 1991
Basra, Iraq 2003
