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RNAS
RAF WSOs will join RN Observers
Culdrose on 750 Naval Air Squadron at RAF
Culdrose . They will learn the skills they need to operate large multi crew ISTAR aircraft on the Avenger . This includes RADAR , datalink , communications and mission command training . Those that learn to fly here will start their careers on
Poseidon , Rivet Joint or Wedgetail .
RAF
Those destined for careers in Combat Air , on the Lightning or Typhoon , will hone their skills first on the Texan and thence to the Hawk .
Valley
A stepping stone approach is taken to lead the student through a series of exercises to generate them into multi skilled single seat Combat Air Pilots .
Front Line
You are not fully trained as a Pilot , WSO
OCU or WSOp until you pass an Operational Conversion Unit ( OCU ) on your aircraft
type . Even then the training doesn ’ t stop and on your front line squadrons you will need to become Combat Ready or Fully Mission Qualified . After that , further progression in airborne leadership and instructor work ups are the norm . You never stop learning …