Intelligence Analyst

at  Royal Air Force

& EDUCATION

At any level or position your personal success is vital to make us succeed too. We are dedicated to your future, as it is essential to ours. You will receive basic and specialist training in your field and we even provide the option to pay for your education. The experience you gain with the RAF will equip you to work at the top of your field, both in the UK and overseas.
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Phase one training
Basic Recruit Training
10 weeks
RAF Halton
You’ll complete the Basic Recruit Training Course at the RAF Halton in Buckinghamshire.
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02
Phase two training
RAF Intelligence Course
14 weeks
MOD Chicksands
The next step is an RAF Intelligence Course - Aviator (RAFIC-A), where you will learn the fundamentals of Air Intelligence.
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03
Your first tour
Ongoing training
Ongoing
As assigned
For your first assignment you may be posted to an Intelligence Cell (Int Cell) at an RAF station or operational Squadron.
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04
Career prospects
Ongoing development
Ongoing
As assigned
After completing one year’s total service you will be eligible for promotion to Air Specialist (Class 1) (AS1), providing you pass the Basic Trade Training and Trade Ability Test.
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05
Additional qualifications
Ongoing development
Ongoing
As assigned
The RAF Int An Apprenticeship Centre (RIAAC) offers individuals the opportunity to register for the Intelligence Analyst Apprenticeship Standard.
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06
Ongoing training
Ongoing development
Ongoing
As assigned
As your career progresses, we will continue to train you in new skills. In addition to management and leadership training you may be selected for one of a number of Further Training (FT) courses.
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Career Progression
Ongoing development
Ongoing
As assigned
The RAF Int An Apprenticeship Centre (RIAAC) offers individuals the opportunity to register for the Intelligence Analyst Apprenticeship Standard.
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Transferable skills
Ongoing training
Ongoing
As assigned
The qualifications and experience you will gain are as valuable in the wider world as they are in the RAF.
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REQUIREMENTS

Must be aged 17.5 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
Applicants must also read all of the sections below and make sure they meet all entry requirements before submitting an application.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Have these minimum grades:

GCSE pre–⁠⁠2017

GCSE 2017 Onwards

Scottish National 5
Mathematics

C

Grade 4

C
English Language

C

Grade 4

C
You can see what the RAF accepts in lieu of GCSEs & A Levels here.

DISQUALIFYING FACTORS

If you don’t have any of the above, you might still be able to apply. For more information please contact us.

The opportunities as an Intelligence Analyst (Int An) are broad and varied. Information is collected from multiple sources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In your role you will:

• Collect, collate and evaluate intelligence from multiple sources
• Monitor and analyse radio and electronic transmissions broadcast throughout the world
• Analyse and interpret aerial or satellite imagery using high tech systems
• Disseminate tailored intelligence to commanders, aircrew or troops on the groun

The aptitude test has been designed to ensure you’re a good fit for the role you’re applying for. You’ll answer seven multiple choice sections which each focus on a different skill:

• Verbal reasoning - use and interpretation of written information
• Numerical reasoning - ability with basic fractions, decimals and formulae
• Work rate - speed and accuracy of tasks
• Spatial reasoning - how shapes and objects work
• Electrical comprehension - working with electrical concepts
• Mechanical comprehension - grasp of mechanical concepts
• Memory - Ability to remember information accuratel