& 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
Your career will start with a Basic Recruit Training Course (BRTC) at RAF Halton in Buckinghamshire.
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Phase two training
Specialist training
10 weeks
MOD Worthy Down
Continuing at MOD Worthy Down, you will enter the specialist trade training environment.
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03
First Tour
Specialist training
Ongoing
As assigned
During your first tour, you will consolidate your training and gain valuable experience that will prepare you for your first operational tour of duty.
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04
Additional qualifications
Ongoing training
Ongoing
As assigned
As your career progresses, we will continue to train you to the highest standard and equip you with the skills you require to take on new responsibilities.
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05
Qualification opportunities
Ongoing Development
Ongoing
As assigned
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Career prospects
Ongoing development
Ongoing
As assigned
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Transferable skills
Ongoing development
Ongoing
As assigned
The qualifications you can earn are as valuable in civilian industry as they are in the RAF.
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REQUIREMENTS

Must be between 16 and 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

No formal qualifications required.

DISQUALIFYING FACTORS

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

You play a vital role in the logistical support required by the RAF to fulfil its operational and peacetime obligations. You will be responsible for the distribution, accounting, stock control and data analysis of a diverse range of commodities such as aircraft parts, fuels, explosives, ammunition and many other materials required to support the most technologically advanced aircraft to sustain a modern Air Force. In your role you will:

• Provide logistical support for RAF aircraft and vehicles across the globe
• End-to-end management of fuels and lubricants - from pipeline receipts to the refuelling of aircraft
• Work as part of a team in the storage and warehouse areas, potentially managing secret, explosive or classified RAF assets
• Travel worldwide supporting operations in challenging locations and ensuring RAF assets are maintained and equipment kept in the UK supply chai

The aptitude test has been designed to ensure you’re a good fit for the role you’re applying for. You’ll answer six 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 concept