Be ready to deploy all over the world, providing essential communication services in support of air operations, humanitarian aid, and disaster relief.
Provide engineering and mission support systems for the latest generation of aircraft.
Specialise in cyber security helping to defend communication networks across defence.
Manage and lead large teams of highly skilled technicians.
Play a vital role in keeping lines of communication open.
What will you do?
1. Be ready to deploy all over the world, providing essential communication services in support of air operations, humanitarian aid, and disaster relief.
2. Provide engineering and mission support systems for the latest generation of aircraft.
3. Specialise in cyber security helping to defend communication networks across defence.
4. Manage and lead large teams of highly skilled technicians.
5. Play a vital role in keeping lines of communication open.
Minimum Education Requirements
1. An accredited Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate engineering, computing, or scientific subject. (Other degrees might be accepted at the discretion of the Engineer Specialist, please apply and this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.)
2. Applicants must also have a GCSE at Grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 at Grade C in English Language.
3. Degrees must be accredited by one or more of the 4 professional engineering institutions most closely aligned to the RAF’s needs:
* The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET);
* The British Computer Society (BCS);
* The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS);
* The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
Requirements
1. Be aged 21 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday).
2. You must be a citizen of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, holder of dual UK/other nationality, or have been a Commonwealth citizen since birth (with ‘right to work’ immigration status).
3. Pass the Officer and Aircrew Selection Centre.
4. Pass a fitness test.
5. Personnel interested in obtaining a commission in the RAF Engineering Reserves are required to join the Specialisation first and then to commission from the ranks. Suitability and requirements can be obtained from Squadron specialists.
6. Ex-Regular Engineering officers and ex-military officers from an equivalent Branch will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
7. Be aged 21-54. Applicants must apply no later than age 54 and 9 months in order to attest before 55th birthday.
8. Qualified ex-military personnel.
9. Be a UK, Republic of Ireland, or Commonwealth citizen (with indefinite leave to remain immigration status).
10. Commit to 27 days per year.
Career, Training & Education
At any level or position your personal success is vital to make us succeed too. We are dedicated to your future, as it is essential to ours. You will receive basic and specialist training in your field and we even provide the option to pay for your education. The experience you gain with the RAF will equip you to work at the top of your field, both in the UK and overseas.
Commitment and Location
You will have to commit to 27 days per year for 12 years minimum. Each year includes a 15-day block for general RAF training, and 12 separate days for extra training or exercises. You might be deployed to a UK or overseas base for up to 6 months after the first year.
What Happens After Applying
Joining the RAF takes several steps. Below is an overview of the process. The purpose of this process is for us to gauge whether you’re the right person for the RAF and for you to show us all of your skills and experiences that have made you who you are.
1. Filter interview
2. Health assessment
3. Fitness test
4. OASC
5. Familiarisation visit
6. Acceptance
7. Training
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