Your Future Career Prospects and Progression
Further promotion to the rank of Corporal and beyond is on merit by competitive selection and demonstration of your abilities in both driver and general service skills .
The more effort and enthusiasm you put into the RAF and your Specialisation , the easier you will find it to progress . Progression is the individual ' s responsibility however , support , direction , guidance and mentoring will be afforded to assist those who wish to progress , gain more experience and ultimately further promotion .
Transferable Skills
The qualifications you can earn are as valuable in civilian industry as they are in the RAF , which means that whenever you decide to leave the RAF , you will be well placed to find a new job . For example :
• Large Goods Vehicle ( LGV ) Driver ( Categories C and C + E )
• Petroleum Tanker Driver ( Airfield and Road )
• Chauffeur / VIP Driver
• Coach / Bus Driver ( Category D )
• Driver of hazardous loads ( with ADR Driver Training Certificate in Packages and Tanks , Classes 1 - 6 and 8 - 9 )
• Fork Lift Operator
• Vehicle Dispatch Clerk / Transport Controller
• Driving Instructor ( Cpl and above )
• Mobile Crane Driver / Operator ( Cpl and above )
• Transport Management or Transport Operator ( Cpl and above )
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