Air Cartographer in the Royal Air Force (RAF)

Royal Air Force, Can be based anywhere

Air Cartographer in the Royal Air Force (RAF)

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Royal Air Force, Can be based anywhere

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 1 week ago, 7 Dec | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: d7ac0b5718614639b7d702d7a7127bf4

Full Job Description

This role will be located anywhere in the UK and includes the potential of overseas service during exercise/operations. You will analyse and validate worldwide aeronautical navigation data that is critical to Flight Safety across Defence. In your role you will:

  • Use cutting-edge development tools to create and develop new products, applications and ways of working
  • Update charts that detail obstructions like buildings and power lines so fast jets and helicopters can navigate safely at low levels
  • Process digital mapping for use in frontline aircraft cockpit displays and mission planning systems, or updating charts that guide our aircrew safely through take-off, transit and landing
  • Create charts depicting airways over countries around the world used by transport aircraft to carry troops to the front line