Royal Air Force (RAF)

Aviation Data Analyst - formerly Air Cartographer in the Royal Air Force (RAF)

NG34 8HB

Key information

Pay
from £27,282 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
15 Oct 2026
Closing date
14 Nov 2026

About this role

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

Salary quoted is basic starting figure in training

Location

Nationwide