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


Company:	Royal Air Force (RAF)
Salary:	from £27,282 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cranwell, NG34 8HB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	8 Oct 2026

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Summary

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

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