The Royal Navy - Survival Equipment Technician Apprenticeship

As a Survival Equipment Technician, you’ll make sure your crewmates and passengers are fully equipped and know what to do in an emergency on board a Royal Navy aircraft. You’ll look after the crew’s protective gear, such as: Immersion suits Flying helmets Oxygen masks Parachutes Emergency breathing equipment Duties will involve but not limited to: You will maintain the aircraft’s survival packs, radio beacons, distress flares, life jackets and life rafts. And most importantly, you’ll train people to use them in an emergency.

You’ll also instruct on how to escape underwater from a ditched helicopter and other conduct survival drills. You will have the opportunity to serve on the world's most advanced aircraft carriers and with new and exciting aircraft forces, including the F35B Lightning Stealth fighter at RAF Marham, the Merlin Mk2 Submarine Hunter at RNAS Culdrose, the Merlin Mk4 Helicopter and the Wildcat Maritime Attack Helicopter at RNAS Yeoviliton.