REGULAR ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Age : 17½ - 47 * * Must have entered ( M ) IOT before 48 th birthday
Qualifications
You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs ( or acceptable equivalents ): at a minimum of Grade 4 ( Grade C prior to Aug 17 ), including English Language and Mathematics , or Scottish National 5 ( Grade A – C ) in 5 subjects including English Language and Mathematics .
In addition , two A2 Levels / three Highers at grade C or above ( excluding General Studies , Critical thinking and Citizenship Studies ), which must total a minimum of 64 UCAS points .
Alternatively , if you hold a UK degree at Grade 2:2 or higher ( or acceptable alternative ) you only need Mathematics and English Language GCSEs at a minimum of Grade 4 ( Grade C prior to Aug 17 ) or Scottish National 5 ( Grade A – C ) in English Language and Mathematics .
Fitness Further advice and information on RAF Fitness can be found here
Residency
Whether or not you were born in the United Kingdom , you should normally have resided there for the 10 years immediately preceding your application , but candidates with a minimum of 7 years may be considered .
If you have resided abroad for a period within this timeframe , dependant on the circumstances you may still be eligible on a case by case basis .
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