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DismissRoyal Air Force is the aerial warfare force for the UK.
raf.mod.ukWhat's the average pay for an aircraft technician at Royal Air Force?
The average pay for an aircraft technician at Royal Air Force is between £26.5k and £39.7k per year.
The top paying employers for vehicle mechanics and technicians are Alstom, Hitachi and Aston Martin.
Last updated 4 March 2024
What is the Real Living Wage?
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
Location | Real Living Wage |
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London | £13.15 |
Rest of the UK | £12.00 |
What is the legal minimum wage?
The minimum wage is the legal minimum you must be paid per hour.
Age group | Legal minimum wage |
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23 or older | £10.42 |
21-22 | £10.18 |
18-20 | £7.49 |
Under 18 | £5.28 |
Apprentices | £5.28 |
More about pay at Royal Air Force
Who pays vehicle mechanics and technicians the most?
- Alstom Pay £35.9k-54.7k per year
- Hitachi Pay £34.7k-63.1k per year
- Aston Martin Pay £14.90-24.30 per hour
- First Bus Pay £12.87-19.24 per hour
- Ryanair Pay £28.6k-54.3k per year
- Tesla Pay £34.0k-44.0k per year
- Royal Mail Pay £15.90-17.50 per hour
- Mercedes-Benz Pay £16.3k-45.0k per year
- Volvo Trucks Pay £9.14-18.50 per hour
- JLR Pay £14.2k-47.7k per year
What are vehicle mechanics and technicians saying about pay at Royal Air Force?
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Best thing
No pressure, lots of paid leave, high quality training, free holidays, travel opportunities
Worst thing
Pay, the subsidised food and accommodation is poor, bad management and bad HR
Royal Air Force Employee, December 2023
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Best thing
As a package it’s good.
Worst thing
Pay isn’t the best and extended periods away from family.
Royal Air Force General technician mechanical, November 2020
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Best thing
Pay is decent
Worst thing
Lifestyle and location
Royal Air Force It technician, October 2020
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Best thing
Travel, lifestyle, pay
Worst thing
going away and not seeing family/friends for months
Royal Air Force Ict technician, August 2020
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Best thing
Pension
Worst thing
Travel, pay, allowances, workload
Royal Air Force Aircraft engineer, July 2020