Gunner Uncrewed Aerial Systems

Fly the drones that keep our troops safe.

As a full-time soldier - entry-level Gunner – Uncrewed Aerial Systems – in the British Army, you’ll:

• Learn how to prepare a remote controlled drone for missions and how to fly it
• Gather intelligence and interpret the images, video and data you receive
• Protect troops in enemy territory
• Assist with finding and monitoring enemy threats
• Gain skills and qualifications in areas like IT and leadership

To qualify, you must be between 16 years and 35 years 6 months, and able to pass a basic fitness test. There are no formal qualifications needed for this role.

Set yourself up for life.

You’ll earn £26,334 a year from the start of your training. This will increase as you progress throughout your career. If you set your mind to it, you could reach Corporal within 5 years, earning £39,565.

You’ll also receive 30 days’ annual leave every year (plus bank holidays and extra leave after operations), free medical and dental care, cheaper living costs, and free gym and sports facilities. And unless you're away on operations or training exercises, you'll normally work 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

From your very first day of training with us, you’ll be gaining transferable skills – skills that could set you up for life. You don’t need to know how to do the job before you get here, because we’ll give you all the entry-level training you need.

You’ll even get to travel the world, taking part in the Army’s adventurous training, and spending dedicated time playing the sports you love.

Get skills, get qualified, get confident.

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