Hi all, I'm in phase 2 training at the moment but I'm considering re-allocating and the air despatcher role is something that I would consider re-allocating to if I did go through with it. I'm just wondering if anyone can tell me about the role, apart from what the RLC/Army websites say, and what the selection cadre is like and what it involves. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Cheers,
G
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What are you currently doing at phase 2? From what I've heard, the air despatcher role is fun to do. You work with the RAF, chuck stuff out of aircraft, deliver if need be, watch the tow cable underneath but you probably know this already. A bit naff though if you want qualifications other than a driving licence. 
Remember though that personal satisfaction comes first in life. 
Remember though that personal satisfaction comes first in life. Hi cheers for the reply, I'm in phase 2 for INT CORPS but I'm not entirely sure it's the right career for me, Air despatcher was something that caught my eye but I'm not deciding anything until I give my phase 2 training a good crack And I know very little about the role except about chucking stuff out of aircraft! 
So do you know a lot about the role?
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And I know very little about the role except about chucking stuff out of aircraft! So do you know a lot about the role?G
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gtsco- if you have the brains then use them! I read on the army website before they updated it that if you didn't go past the rank of Sergeant then you would take up the driver role. I couldn't believe it, doing that limits your career.
From the Army jobs website:
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS COULD I GET?
Soldiers trained as Air Despatchers can be posted to Helicopter Support Units or indeed any other RLC unit in the Driver role. As a non-commissioned officer (NCO), you have additional supervisory responsibilities according to rank. Perhaps you have ambitions to be a Corporal as a despatch Crew Commander
If you become a Sergeant or Staff Sergeant, you may be qualified as an AD Instructor (QADI). Qualifications as a Warrant Officer ranked at Master Air Despatcher (MAD) are also on offer.
FUTURE PROSPECTS
Soldiers are encouraged to improve their Driver qualifications to gain promotion on the Driver employment role should they fail to be selected for senior promotion as Air Despatchers. Upgrading to Class 2 is by a written test after a minimum of one year Air Despatch experience. Promotion prospects to Junior NCO are very good. Promotion to Senior NCO and Warrant Officer is by selection for a limited number of vacancies. Additionally, all Air Despatchers must maintain their Driver trade qualifications.
From the Army jobs website:
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS COULD I GET?
Soldiers trained as Air Despatchers can be posted to Helicopter Support Units or indeed any other RLC unit in the Driver role. As a non-commissioned officer (NCO), you have additional supervisory responsibilities according to rank. Perhaps you have ambitions to be a Corporal as a despatch Crew Commander
If you become a Sergeant or Staff Sergeant, you may be qualified as an AD Instructor (QADI). Qualifications as a Warrant Officer ranked at Master Air Despatcher (MAD) are also on offer.
FUTURE PROSPECTS
Soldiers are encouraged to improve their Driver qualifications to gain promotion on the Driver employment role should they fail to be selected for senior promotion as Air Despatchers. Upgrading to Class 2 is by a written test after a minimum of one year Air Despatch experience. Promotion prospects to Junior NCO are very good. Promotion to Senior NCO and Warrant Officer is by selection for a limited number of vacancies. Additionally, all Air Despatchers must maintain their Driver trade qualifications.
