As you gain more experience you may be offered employment in areas such as at the RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine : Undertaking the development , trials , testing and aircraft integration of new , often technologically advanced , Airborne Life Support Equipment and Pilot Flight Equipment entering Service ; or providing expert advice in support of aircraft accident investigations and determining causes of equipment failure .
As a Corporal , you will be trained in Pilot Flight Equipment fitting and pilot Aircraft Integration : Undertaking precise Pilot Flight Equipment fitting and integration which provides the pilot with audio or visual acuity ; respiratory enrichment and counterpressure support for safe operation of the Aircraft .
Instructional Posts : On promotion to Corporal or above , and on completing instructional techniques courses , you may train recruits during specialist training , provide trade-related management training to other Survival Equipment Specialist or teach Survival , Evasion , Resistance & Extraction techniques . You may also be able to undertake further training such as Jungle , Desert , and Extreme Cold Weather environmental survival courses to enhance your abilities as an instructor .
There may well be opportunities to work outside the specialisation . As you advance through the ranks on merit , you will have an increased opportunity to lead and direct ; managing resources and personnel within your work to deliver the required outputs whilst instilling the high standards expected within the RAF , maintaining excellence both within and outside your chosen specialisation of Survival Equipment Specialist .
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