Specialist Training
Specialist training is delivered at the Defence College of Air and Space Operations at RAF Shawbury in Shropshire and subsequently for Weapons Controllers at RAF Boulmer in Northumberland .
This training starts with a Foundation Module and is completed alongside Air Operations ( Systems ) Officers and Air Traffic & Weapons Controllers . Following successful completion , you will be assigned to a specialist module in one of the core specialisations : Terminal ( Airfield ) ATC or Weapons Control . Prospective Weapons Controllers will carry out the last part of their training at RAF Boulmer in Northumberland .
You could return at a later date to complete a short conversion course to allow you to undertake roles in the other core areas including Area Radar control .
Additional Qualifications
Prior to Phase 2 specialisation training , you will be offered the opportunity to enrol on a Level 5 Apprenticeship in Air Traffic Control .
Within this apprenticeship your training will focus on the professional elements of Controlling . Following successful completion you will be awarded the civilian accredited qualification .
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