Career - Volunteers

As a member of 6 Regiment Army Air Corps (Volunteers) you will be trained as ground crew, providing individual reinforcements for operations and in support of exercises worldwide. This provides an excellent opportunity for those considering leaving full time service to keep the best parts of being military and also have a civilian career.

Overview

6 Regiment Army Air Corps (Volunteers) (6 Regt AAC(V)) was formed on 2 July 2006 at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The Regiment's role is to provide trained ground crew as individual reinforcements capable of deploying on operations and in support of exercises round the world.

The Regiment was initially formed as an attack helicopter ground crew regiment, providing vital attack helicopter support to the regular Army Air Corps regiments at Wattisham. With the emergence of the Wildcat force at Yeovilton the ways of working for 6 Regt AAC(V) will change to encompass this new capability.

Squadrons

The Regiment is based around a Regimental Headquarters (RHQ), two Ground Crew Squadrons and a Support Squadron. The RHQ and Support Squadron are based at Bury St Edmunds with the Squadron Headquarters of 677 (Suffolk and Norfolk Yeomanry) Squadron - the latter also has Flights located at Norwich, Swaffham and Bury St Edmunds.

655 (Scottish Horse) Squadron (655 AAC (V)) is currently based within the Army Aviation Centre at Middle Wallop. Looking to the future there is an aspiration to create 655 Sqn AAC (V) detachments in some urban areas within reach of Middle Wallop. Furthermore, there is an aspiration to create a new Squadron in Yeovil in support of Wildcat.

Opportunities

We are looking for people who would like to undertake training in the following skills areas:

• Re-arming and re-fuelling specialists
• Command post operators and signallers
• Drivers
• Logistic specialists (chefs and supply)
• Clerks and medical staff

If you are a former member of the Regular Army we would be delighted if you joined us to help with the development of the nation's next generation of Territorial Soldier. Dependent on how long you have been retired for you may be able to retain your rank and trade qualifications. Please contact us for more information.

Commitment

The average commitment is 27 to 45 days per year made up of the components listed below. A good remuneration package is available and this can be explained on request.

• Two drill nights per month lasting around two and a half hours
• Six two-day training weekends and
• One continuous annual camp or course lasting fifteen days

When you are not undertaking military training there are good opportunities to participate in sport and adventurous training.

Investment for the Reserves

The Defence Secretary announced that a fresh package of investment for the Reserves has been confirmed amounting to approximately £1.5bn over the next ten years. This package has been designed to focus on stabilising and revitalising the Reserve Forces. In short, the Territorial Army is valued, is a growth industry and is very much open for business.

Air Manoeuvre Planning Team (Volunteers)

6 Regt AAC (V) also recruits and administers the Air Manoeuvre Planning Team (Volunteers) (AMPT(V)). The AMPT(V) is a pool of 26 suitably qualified and trained officers and senior non-commissioned officers who can be used to augment the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) AMPT in the role of providing Operational Support and Education to the JHC Forces, Front Line Commands, Permanent Joint Headquarters and United Kingdom emergency services on battlefield helicopter operations and capabilities. They operate very much in a planning and advisory capacity - they are not watchkeepers. AMPT(V) is national so your location is not as important as your experience and your ability to advise on aviation operations. We are recruiting AMPT(V) now. If you are interested then please contact us using the telephone number or e-mail address below:

Regimental Administrative Officer: 01284 718496 or
e-mail: 6AAC-RAO@mod.uk