Survival Equipment Technician Review
at RAF
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Armed Forces
Cosford
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
SE Techs are responsible for the maintenance of equipment used by aircrew, this can range from Aircrew Equipment Assemblies (AEA) to Parachutes used by airborne forces. These maintenances can be preventative, scheduled or After the Last flight, daily servicing to make sure the equipment is up to a specified standard so they can be used.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Yes, I found the whole programme enjoyable as it was a new subject to me. The wide variety of stuff I learnt was interesting.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt about simple engineering practices that I can take away to my day to day life, as well as life skill of sewing/fabric repairs.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It was very regimental, limited 5 weeks per module so if you struggled in some parts you may find it hard to recover if you miss lessons.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I received great support from my employer, with plenty of resources to help me revise for my exams.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I received plenty of support in the format of online and physical learning resources.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Started learning the principles of engineering practices which helped me perform well later on in my training.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes, there's plenty of opportunities to get involved, however I found the limited months I was in training I struggled to get amongst extra curricular activates.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend RAF to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great career opportunities, skills for life and a qualifications that you can take into civvie street.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RAF?
Learn about your chosen job before hand, plenty of people were caught in the misconception that my job was all about parachutes and packing bags. People should also understand the length of the training required varies for different jobs.
