Nationality
REGULAR ENTRY REQUIREMENTS – Continued
You must be a citizen of the United Kingdom or holder of dual UK / other nationality.
Selection
Initially, you must pass the aptitude tests at the Officer and Aircrew Selection Centre( OASC) at RAF College Cranwell.
If you pass the aptitude tests, you will be invited to return to the OASC for the oneday selection process where we will assess your potential for training.
If you are deemed competitive for selection, you will be invited back to the OASC for a final time for a specialist medical.
University Bursary.
We could provide a bursary of up to £ 6000 a year during your 2nd and 3rd years of your studies plus up to £ 55.00 per day for up to 30 days of training per year if you gain entry to a UK university for an acceptable degree and aim to join the RAF. See the Sponsorship page on the RAF website for more detail.
VISIT TO AN RAF UNIT
Opportunities exist to visit an RAF unit where you will be able to meet serving Control Officers and learn more about the profession and the various roles you could find yourself employed in.
These visits are called Realistic Job Previews, for which on-site accommodation and meals are provided. These visits will be offered to you by Armed Forces careers staff as you progress through the application process.
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