Foundation Tour
For your first tour, you will probably be assigned to an RAF base where you will deliver programmed physical training to personnel who are undergoing their own role-related training courses. Additionally, you can expect to be carrying out physical fitness tests and providing specific fitness related training programmes to RAF personnel. This work will allow you to consolidate your specialist training as you complete your Work Place Training package over the first 12 months.
Your Career Prospects
You will initially join the RAF for a period of 12 years on a Notice Engagement with the rank of acting Corporal. After completing one year total service and providing you pass further training courses, you will be confirmed in the rank of substantive Corporal. This early part of your career will focus on Human Performance development training and delivery. As you progress, you will be required to undertake training in at least one of 4 further pathways to continue your career:
• Parachute Jumping Instructor.
• Adventure Training Instructor.
• Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor.
Personal preference is considered, whenever possible, but cannot always be granted due to the needs of the RAF. As a prospective PTI you will have signed a certificate during your specialist interview to acknowledge this requirement. Further promotion to the rank of Sergeant and beyond is by competitive selection.
Transferable Skills
The qualifications you can earn are as valuable in the civilian world as they are in the RAF – which means that whenever you decide to leave the RAF, you will be well placed to find a job in the physical recreation and leisure industry or wider in the training delivery and assurance field.
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