Whatever job your family member does , trainees gain professional skills and qualifications . Many trades offer the opportunity to gain an apprenticeship , which is a leading civilian-recognised qualification . We want our personnel to be as well qualified as – if not better than – people doing the equivalent job outside the RAF . That ’ s because these skills will equip your family member to both work in the UK and represent their country overseas .

There are frequent operational detachments in the Middle East and elsewhere – with exercises in places like North America , Africa and Europe .

Does it sound like hard work ? It can be . But your family member will get all the training and support they need .

APPRENTICESHIPS An apprenticeship in the RAF offers the chance to gain a UK-recognised trade qualification as part of a

challenging and unique career . Not only will your family member gain a civilian-recognised professional qualification , but upon completion they ’ ll also have a guaranteed job in their chosen field .

We offer all kinds of apprenticeships in a broad and diverse range of careers including Aviation Operations , Engineering , Hospitality and Catering , and IT . Your family member will receive the very best training as well as getting paid to learn , they ’ ll get the chance to travel the world , play sport and perform an important role in the RAF .

“ YOUR FAMILY MEMBER WILL RECEIVE THE VERY BEST TRAINING AND ACCELERATED PAY , AS WELL AS GETTING PAID TO LEARN ”

EDUCATION Quality education is one of many benefits of the RAF . All of our personnel stay at the forefront of their field through continuous learning , hands-on experience and training .

Reserves have access to our Learning Portal and a range of other opportunities for self-study . This education will support both the Reservist role and their civilian job . Regulars receive an annual allowance for new qualifications . As part of the Standard Learning Credit Scheme they also receive up to 80 % off fees from day-release courses and vocational training through to a bachelor ’ s or master ’ s degree .

RECRUIT TRAINING Recruit training at RAF Halton lasts ten weeks and each day is different . Your family member will learn new skills and face new challenges every day .

You ’ ll see a big change in your family member as they develop their skills and become an important part of a professional team .

INITIAL OFFICER TRAINING Our philosophy is that there ’ s no such thing as a born leader – just those with leadership potential . If a family member has passed the selection process to attend Initial Officer Training it means they have the potential . If they supply the commitment and determination , we will supply training that is recognised as the best in the world .

During their time at RAF College Cranwell , their progress will be assessed continuously , with advice and feedback at every stage . We expect self-sufficiency and self-discipline but provide all the support needed . It is a demanding course but one that offers great rewards .

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