Specialist Training
On graduation from Basic Recruit Training, you will move to RAF Digby and attend specialist Communication Infrastructure Technician training.
This 26-week course is designed to prepare you for your first assignment by giving you necessary skill sets and knowledge across all aspects of the Communication Infrastructure Technician specialisation. You will study a wide range of subjects such as Antenna Theory, Installation and Maintenance practices of Communications Components, Transmission Principles of Digital Information over Networks, Working at Height and in Confined Spaces, Rescue Procedures, Health & Safety and Basic Engineering.
Your specialisation training also incorporates a number of non-technical elements such as sport and adventurous training activities which are designed to develop self-confidence, team work, communication skills and leadership.
Your First Tour
For your first assignment, you will be posted to an RAF base in the UK with experienced Communication Infrastructure Technicians, where you will be part of small teams responsible for maintaining various RAF Stations communications within the UK or overseas.
You will have the opportunity to develop a range of skills which include maintenance of aircraft ground support and navigation aids communications, fibre optics and structured cabling, radome maintenance and installations and mast and tower construction.
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