Foundation Tour
Following successful completion of your specialist training , your first tour will last approximately 36-60 months and will be at one of the RAF ’ s airfields around the UK or in Cyprus , at our Control and Reporting Centre at RAF Boulmer or at the Air Traffic Control Radar Unit , RAF ( U ) Swanwick . You will then consolidate your specialist training and develop post-graduate skills allowing you to achieve ‘ Combat Ready ’ status and become available to deploy on military operations anywhere in the world .
Your Career Prospects
You will join the RAF as an aviator under an initial 12 year engagement . Following 4 years ' service , you will be eligible to apply for an extension of service to complete a Pension Earning Engagement of 20 years ' service or age 40 , whichever is the later , during this time .
SIP - EA - Air Traffic & Weapons Controller