Training and Qualifications for Officers

The Commissioning Course offers professional management qualifications and memberships of various institutions, such as the Institute of Leadership and Management and the Chartered Institute of Management.

Thirty Open University Level 1 credit points are available on the Elementary Flying Training Course, and more are available to to you should you decide to apply, and succeed, in the numerous advanced courses. Private Pilot Licences are available at an early stage of flying training.

In the future, the Army Air Corps hopes to offer a foundation degree on award of your Wings, and then the opportunity to complete extra study to gain a full degree (this accreditation will also be available to Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) pilots). These qualifications will be invaluable if you return to civilian life, whether you pursue a career in aviation or another sector.

Training and Qualifications for Soldiers

All Airtroopers undertaking Phase 2 Training at the Army Aviation Centre (AACen), Middle Wallop, enter an apprenticeship in aviation or telecommunications, depending on whether they enter the Groundcrew or Communication stream. This apprenticeship includes a Level 2 National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) and a technical certificate.

After qualifying as Class 2 Soldiers, Airtroopers return for Class 1 training. This provides the opportunity to enrol on an Advanced Apprenticeship in Telecommunications, including a NVQ Level 3 and a technical certificate, or an NVQ Level 3 in Groundcrew Aviation Services. During 2010 there will be the opportunity to enrol on an NVQ in Logistics Operations Management.

Further opportunities once promoted may include a chance to obtain a Foundation Degree and work towards a full degree. Management qualifications and membership of industry sector institutes are also available.