JOINING UP

JOINING THE RAF RESERVES :

WHERE DO I FIT IN ?

�i�� i��i�� RA� R�� i�� i�� i�� A� �� RA� R��i�� i�� E��i�� A�i�� C��i��i�� i�� T�� i�� RA� R�� E��i�� A�i�� C��i��i�� i�� I� �� i�� i�i��i�� i�� i��

��

Enlisted Aviators make up the majority of RAF Reservist personnel , bringing their specialist skills to support vital roles . As you gain experience and qualifi cations you can work your way up the rank structure .

The rank structure for �n�i�t�� iat�r� , in ascending order , is :

l Air �e�r�it l Air ��e�ialist � l Air ��e�ialist � l Air ��e�ialist � �e��ni�ian l �an�e �or�oral ��e�t ��nner onl�� l �or�oral l �er�eant l ��ie� �e��ni�ian ��e��ni�al �rades onl�� l �li��t �er�eant l �arrant ��i�er

On completion of the recruiting and selection process ( �n�i�t�� iat�r� selection test , interview , medical , pre-joining fitness test ) �n�i�t�� iat�r� then go through the following training :

Up to eight days ( four weekends ) pre-Basic

1 Recruit Training Course ( BRTC ) on squadron .

Undertake the 15- day BRTC at RAF

2 Halton where you ’ ll receive chemical , biological , radiological and nuclear survival training , first aid skills and weapons training .

Phase 2 specialist

3 schools pertinent to your trade .

��

��i�ers are the RAF ’ s equivalent of a management role . As an officer you will lead teams of Enlisted Aviators to work as a unit to complete a task or mission . Officers are recruited in two ways : from within the ranks and as direct entrants with specific qualifi cations .

As and when positions arise , personnel from within the Reservist ranks ( with the right experience ) may be eligible to apply for a Commissioned Officer role .

If , however , you have professional qualifications in one of the following roles , you can apply as a direct entrant : legal , medical , dental and media .

The rank structure for Officers , in ascending order , is :

l �ilot ��i�er l �l�in� ��i�er l Flight Lieutenant l Squadron Leader l Wing Commander l Group Captain l Air Commodore l Air Vice Marshal l Air Marshal l Air Chief Marshal

Selected Officers ( professional qualified direct entrant – medical & dental , legal , media officer and chaplain ) undertake :

1 2 3

Two-day selection course at the Officer and Aircrew Selection Centre ��A�� inclusive o� �itness test�

Undertake the same basic training as Enlisted Aviators�

Reserves Officer Initial Training ( ROIT ) is undertaken at RAF Cranwell �olle�e delivered by the Officer Training A�ade�� ( �A� ��A ). The course is delivered through : distance learning , four training weekends and a 15-day residential course .

Phase 2 specialist training is undertaken

4 at separate training schools pertinent to your branch .

Reserves Opportunities Introducing the RAF Reserves | Page 21