Foundation Tour
Officers will enjoy a diverse , varied and operationally focused career , whilst being part of an active profession with a strong identity .
On your first tour , you will probably be a Flight Commander on a flying station . From your first day , you could be responsible for leading a Flight of up to 120 personnel .
Your responsibilities could include providing the equipment and aviation fuel to keep fast jets flying ; delivering catering and hospitality services ; providing drivers for all kinds of vehicles ; and organising the deployment of station personnel and equipment overseas by air and sea .
Your Career Prospects
You will join the RAF on an Initial Commission of 12 years and may be selected to serve on a pension earning commission of 20 years ’ service or age 40 , whichever is the later , during this time .
Promotion to the rank of Flight Lieutenant is on a time served / satisfactory service basis after 3½ years from completing IOT .
Further promotion to Squadron Leader and above is by competitive selection . Whatever rank you achieve , you will have the opportunity to enjoy an incredibly exciting and rewarding career , both in the RAF and within the wider UK Defence community .
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