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We have been meeting with MoD representatives and attending skills fairs to spread the word about the opportunities on offer.
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RAF LEAVER Ryan Hutchinson's transition to the fta Moving from the RAF to FTA has enabled Ryan to directly use the skills he gained during his 14 years’ service. It was a natural progression for him to work as an FTA technician as much of his RAF career was spent inspecting heavy machinery, but interestingly he doesn’t see himself as part of the logistics industry. Ms Gilson said: “Ryan sees himself as a technician and doesn’t appreciate the importance of his role within the industry. Without HGV technicians, the fleets wouldn’t keep going so actually it’s a vital role within logistics just not on the frontline. For Ryan, coming from a RAF background, the word logistics has a different meaning – it was more to do with planning and transporting.” Ryan says the best aspect of his new career is the variety. He’s in a different location each day working on a different type of vehicle. For someone who has been in the RAF for 14 years, this is important. “There are so many reasons why logistics is a good fit for service leavers. Their skills are transferable but the variety of work and locations means it’s not like going to the office every day,” said Ms Gilson.
Ryan Hutchinson working on a vehicle For more information see www.fta.co.uk/media_and_ campaigns/campaigns/ driver_shortage.html
Career Opportunities for Armed Forces Personnel
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