Your Career Prospects
You will join the RAF on an Initial Commission of 12 years and, during this time, may be selected to serve on a pension-earning commission of 20 years’ service or age 40, whichever is the later.
You will commission as a Pilot Officer and you will be promoted Flying Officer and then Flight Lieutenant on a time and satisfactory service basis. Further promotion to Squadron Leader and above is by competitive selection.
Ongoing development
As an MSO, you will have extensive opportunities for professional development throughout your career. This development will be incremental in nature and compatible with your performance, experience and aspirations.
MSOs can apply and study for an Undergraduate Degree, Post Graduate Diploma and Masters level qualifications in healthcare related subjects. There are also opportunities for leadership and management training. In addition, there is an established mentoring scheme, which provides support and guidance to allow you to develop your competencies. Furthermore, all personnel are encouraged to join a professional body, such as the Institute of Health and Social Care Management or the Chartered Managers Institute.
Transferable Skills
The skills and experience you gain throughout your career as a MSO could equip you for a wide range of civilian jobs in areas such as crisis and emergency services, health service management, local government, disaster and humanitarian relief, healthcare logistics and medical training.
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