TOP FLIGHT
OUR ROLE The primary role for the RAF is air defence of the United Kingdom .
Today ’ s modern RAF is the UK ’ s aerial , peacekeeping and fighting force . It ’ s made up of impressive full-time Regulars and spare-time Reserves who come from diverse backgrounds and work side-by-side to make a difference at home and abroad .
In trouble spots around the globe , we help police the skies and maintain the UK ’ s role in the international arena . Overseas , we enforce international law ,
while bringing aid and protection to the victims of disaster and war . At home we ’ re the defenders of UK airspace , while in our mountains and around our coastlines we provide a lifeline to the many who count on us in times of emergency .
We have a long and distinguished heritage , of which we are rightly proud , but our focus is on the future rather than the past . We work at the cutting edge every single day and the technology we use is some of the most advanced in the world . Our reputation in combat and peacekeeping operations is second to none – whether providing air support for British troops in action or flying missions alongside our many international allies .
The work we do is vital ; it demands the highest standards and brings the
greatest rewards . OUR ROLE AT HOME
Our primary role at home is to defend UK airspace . We do this through reconnaissance , intelligence gathering , surveillance and cuttingedge technology that enables rapid responses .
Equally important is the work we do in communities across the UK and beyond . We ’ re actively involved in raising money for a range of charities , hosting youth leadership courses , getting our hands dirty to protect the environment , helping sea turtles threatened with extinction and taking part in community projects . This is in addition to the world-famous aerobatics displays and ceremonial events that form an integral part of life in the RAF .
OUR ROLE ABROAD We may be a fighting force that provides flexible and specialised air power , but our role abroad includes more than that . In trouble spots around the globe , we help police the skies and support peacekeeping and reconstruction initiatives . We do this through temporary deployments and permanent commitments .
It ’ s not always about our interests though . We provide humanitarian aid to victims of war and natural disasters , deliver life-saving shelters and food supplies , and even airlift people to safety . Our RAF personnel have worked in disaster zones such as Tsunamistricken Indonesia and earthquakeaffected Pakistan . Whether they ’ re preventing a civil war , providing relief and aid to countries that need it most or thwarting terrorist actions , being a force for good is what our work is really about .
THE OPPORTUNITIES
We offer 60-plus roles ranging from logistics and catering to engineering and nursing , but the opportunities and lifestyle that come with joining the RAF are bigger than that . Regardless of role , gender , age , background or qualifications , we offer :
l World-class training and ongoing development
l A highly competitive benefits package
l A culture of camaraderie
l Individual responsibility within a wider team of exceptional individuals
l Full-time Regular and spare-time Reserve commitment levels
l The ability to see and stay in touch with friends and family , while also forging new friendships
l Sporting opportunities and facilities
l Top-of-the-line kit
l The chance to be part of an equal opportunity organisation listed as one
of the Times Top 50 Employers for Women
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