Ongoing Training / Development Opportunities
As your career progresses , we will continue to train you in new skills . There will be opportunities to learn specialist combat medical skills , undertake management and leadership training , NVQs , GCSEs and A levels . In addition , you will have the chance to gain qualifications in adventurous sports such as mountaineering , rock climbing , skiing , sailing and canoeing and for you to lead training as an Endurance Training Leader .
Your Future Career Prospects And Progression
After completing one year ’ s total service you will be eligible for promotion to Air Specialist ( Class 1 ), AS ( 1 ) # , providing you pass a Professional Workplace Assessment .
Further promotion to the rank of Lance Corporal and beyond is by competitive selection .
Like most people in the RAF you will move jobs every few years and each job is known as a tour .
There are a wide range of jobs available to an RAF Regiment Gunner including Forward Air Controller ; Support to Special Forces and Instructional and ceremonial duties .
Transferable Skills
The qualifications and experience you will gain as a Gunner are valuable to civilian life – which means that whenever you decide to leave the RAF you will be well placed to find a new job .
As you move up the ranks you will gain a great deal of practical management and leadership experience which you can develop into related civilian qualifications .
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