2. Today we will talk about… The role of the Royal Air Force, its work with other Armed Forces and its structure Where we are RAF history Advantages/disadvantages of RAF life Recruitment, selection and training Range of careers available Entry requirements RAF sponsorship Finding out more

3. Defence of our country Search and rescue Disaster relief The role of the RAF

4. The British Army, the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force work closely together, both at home and abroad We often work alongside allied forces from other countries as well Working with the other Armed Forces gives us a stronger presence and greater impact during operations Other Armed Forces

5. Leading Aircraftman/woman Senior Aircraftman/woman Junior Technician Corporal Sergeant Chief Technician Flight Sergeant Warrant Officer RAF structure Non-commissionedCommissioned Pilot Officer Flying Officer Flight Lieutenant Squadron Leader Wing Commander Group Captain

6. 23 major bases across the UK Where we are

7. Permanent bases overseas and operational deployments worldwide Where we are

8. RAF formed in 1918, during WWI Oldest professional air force First independent air force Crucial role during WWII, e.g. the Battle of Britain Since then, roles in the Cold War, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq Search and rescue and disaster relief RAF history

9. May go to war Homesickness Discipline Nomadic lifestyle Disadvantages of RAF life

10. Pay and conditions Professional and academic training Responsibility Transferable skills Career structure Travel opportunities Sport and adventure Lifestyle Medical and dental care Subsidised food and accommodation Facilities and support Advantages of RAF life

11. Target for 2008/09: 4,559 There are more than 50 different careers on offer Recruitment

12. What we are looking for Smart appearance Self-confidence Maturity Ability to communicate Leadership potential Fitness Teamwork Reasoning skills Motivation Respect Integrity Courage Honesty Responsibility Sense of justice Loyalty Commitment

13. British/Commonwealth citizen since birth UK resident during the past five years Meet joining-age criterion (varies by trade) Possess minimum educational qualifications (vary by trade) Pass aptitude test at AFCO Pass selection interview Pass medical examination Pass fitness test Selection The RAF is an equal opportunities employer

14. Military training Airmen and airwomen – 9 weeks’ military training at RAF Halton in Buckinghamshire Officers – 30 weeks of Initial Officer Training at the RAF College Cranwell in Lincolnshire Specialist job training Anything up to 18 months, depending on which job you have been selected to do Training

15. Aircrew Engineering and technical Catering and hospitality Force protection Medical and medical support Personnel support Air operations support Communications and intelligence Logistics and equipment RAF career branches

16. Pilot Air Traffic Controller Fighter Controller Engineer Officer Medical Officer Sixth form scholarships Scholarships of up to £2,000 are available for Year 13 students who want to join the RAF in the following roles:

17. Welbeck is the Defence Sixth Form College Students interested in a career as an Engineer Officer, Medical Officer or Dental Officer can apply to Welbeck Students study for A-levels and take part in a full range of sport, social and leadership activities The college is heavily subsidised, so students study there at little or no cost Welbeck

18. Future Engineer Officers can receive up to £12,000 during their studies. University sponsorship Payments are generally grants, not loans. We expect a commitment in return.

19. Visit: Your local Armed Forces Careers Office Call: 0845 605 5555 Go online to:www.raf.mod.uk/careerswww.raf.mod.uk/careers www.raftarget.com www.raf.mod.uk/altitude www.welbeck.mod.uk Finding out more

20. More information about the RAF and how to decide if it’s for youMore information Details of each career Details of scholarships available Interactive virtual RAF interview Personality test Live web chat Blogs from new recruits RAF Afghan video diaries RAF simulator games Free fitness training programme www.raf.mod.uk/careers And much more…

21. RAF Target is a website for 11–16sRAF Target It contains exciting interactive science and maths activities that put the curriculum in a real-life RAF context You can monitor your progress and work towards earning certificates www.raftarget.com

22. Altitude is for 8–18-year-olds who want a taste of life in the RAFAltitude It includes information about the latest aircraft, fantastic sports and activities, the history of the RAF, new technology, great games and downloads, exciting careers and news of upcoming air shows and events www.raf.mod.uk/altitude

23. More information for those thinking of applying to Welbeck, the Defence Sixth Form College, including the facilities it can offer and what it’s like to study thereWelbeck www.welbeck.mod.uk

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26. Pilot Weapon Systems Officer Weapon Systems Operator (Acoustic)Weapon Systems Operator (Acoustic) Weapon Systems Operator (Crewman)Weapon Systems Operator (Crewman) Weapon Systems Operator (Electronic Warfare)Weapon Systems Operator (Electronic Warfare) Weapon Systems Operator (Linguist)Weapon Systems Operator (Linguist) Back Aircrew trades

27. Aircraft Technician (Avionics) Aircraft Technician (Mechanical) Engineer Officer General Technician Electrical General Technician Mechanical General Technician Workshops Survival Equipment Fitter Weapon Technician Back Engineering and technical trades

28. Air Steward/Steward Catering Officer Chef Back Catering and hospitality trades

29. Firefighter RAF Police RAF Police Officer RAF Regiment Gunner RAF Regiment Officer Back Force protection trades

30. Medical and medical support trades Dental Nurse Dental Officer Dental Technician Environmental Health TechnicianEnvironmental Health Technician Biomedical Scientist RAF Medic Medical Officer Medical Support Officer Back Nursing Officer Operating Department PractitionerOperating Department Practitioner Pharmacy Technician Radiographer Registered Nurse (Adult) Registered Nurse (Mental Health)Registered Nurse (Mental Health) Student Nurse (Adult)

31. Administrative Officer Chaplain Legal Officer Musician Personnel Administrator Physical Education Officer Physical Training Instructor Training Officer Back Personnel support trades

32. Aerospace Systems Operator Air Cartographer Air Traffic Control Officer Aerospace Battle Manager Flight Operations Assistant Flight Operations Officer Back Air operations support trades

33. Aerial Erector ICT Specialist Intelligence Analyst Intelligence Analyst (Voice) Intelligence Officer Photographer Back Communications and intelligence trades

34. Driver Mover Supplier Supply Officer Back Logistics and equipment trades

35. Job description: Pilot fast-jet, multi-engine or rotary- wing aircraft Pay after training: £33,050 Joining age: 17½–23 Qualifications: 2 A-levels or 3 Highers or equivalent. 5 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent, including English language and maths Back Pilot

36. Job description: Manage air-to-air combat from the back seat of a Tornado aircraft, or operate systems in other aircraft Pay after training: £33,050 Joining age: 17½–25 Qualifications: 2 A-levels or 3 Highers or equivalent. 5 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent, including English language and maths Back Weapon Systems Officer

37. Job description: Hunt submarines and ships from on board RAF reconnaissance aircraft Pay after training: £33,775 Joining age: 17½–37 Qualifications: 5 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent, including English language and maths Back Weapon Systems Operator (Acoustic)

38. Job description: Work in Search and Rescue in our coastal and mountain regions or deliver troops and supplies safely around the world Pay after training: £33,775 Joining age: 17½–37 Qualifications: 5 GSCEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent, including English language and maths Back Weapon Systems Operator (Crewman)

39. Job description: Scan the skies from on board RAF reconnaissance aircraft Pay after training: £33,775 Joining age: 17½–37 Qualifications: 5 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent, including English language and maths Back Weapon Systems Operator (Electronic Warfare)

40. Job description: Language skills coupled with operational flying as a member of a highly trained crew Pay after training: £33,775 Joining age: 17½–37 Qualifications: 5 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent, including English language, maths and a modern language. If you do not have a GCSE/SCE in a modern language, you may still be accepted if you can demonstrate an aptitude to learn foreign languages Back Weapon Systems Operator (Linguist)

41. Job description: Maintain all electrical and electronic equipment on aircraft Pay after one year: £16,675 Joining age: 16–29 Qualifications: 3 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent in English language, maths and an approved science/technology-based subject Back Aircraft Technician (Avionics)

42. Job description: Maintain aircraft and their mechanical systems, including engines Pay after one year: £16,675 Joining age: 16–29 Qualifications: 3 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent in English language, maths and an approved science/technology-based subject Back Aircraft Technician (Mechanical)

43. Engineer Officer Job description: Maintain communications links (Communications/Electronics) or weapons and aircraft systems (Aerosystems) Pay after training: £28,950 Joining age: 21–36 Qualifications: Degree – but professional qualifications are also considered. GCSEs/SCEs including English language at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent Back

44. Job description: Repair and maintain vehicles and ground-based electrical equipment used to support aircraft operations Pay after one year: £16,675 Joining age: 16–29 Qualifications: 3 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent in English language, maths and an approved science/technology-based subject Back General Technician Electrical

45. Job description: Maintain vehicles and ground-based equipment used to support aircraft and general RAF operations, including trucks, cranes, ground power units, fuel tankers and fire engines, air compressors and air conditioning units Pay after one year: £16,675 Joining age: 16–29 Qualifications: 3 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent in English language, maths and an approved science/technology-based subject Back General Technician Mechanical

46. Job description: Handle a wide range of engineering machinery, plant and processes – from milling machines to the manufacture of sheet metal parts Pay after one year: £16,675 Joining age: 16–29 Qualifications: 3 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent in English language, maths and an approved science/technology-based subject Back General Technician Workshops

47. Job description: Look after the safety and survival equipment used by aircrew Pay after one year: £16,675 Joining age: 16–29 Qualifications: 2 GCSEs/SCEs at grade G/6 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths Back Survival Equipment Fitter

48. Job description: Maintain aircraft ejector seat systems, load arms and explosives on RAF aircraft and maintain their carriage and release systems Pay after one year: £17,475 Joining age: 16–29 Qualifications: 3 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent in English language, maths and an approved science/technology-based subject Back Weapon Technician

49. Job description: Run dining rooms, bars in Officers’ and Sergeants’ Messes, and be responsible for in-flight meals and safety Pay after one year: £16,675 Joining age: 16–29 Qualifications: 2 GCSEs/SCEs at grade G/6 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths Back Air Steward/Steward

50. Job description: Prepare in-flight meals, work in transit hotels, cater in the field under canvas and cook for VIPs Pay after one year: £16,675 Joining age: 16–29 Qualifications: 2 GCSEs/SCEs at grade G/6 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths Back Chef

51. Job description: Oversee the preparation of breakfast for 100 weary troops one day, and mastermind a five- star banquet the next Pay after training: £28,200 Joining age: 17½–36 Qualifications: HND/degree – but professional qualifications are also considered. 5 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent, including English language and maths Back Catering Officer

52. Job description: Save the lives of aircrew in emergencies and provide the station with firefighting services Pay after one year: £16,675 Joining age: 17½–29 Qualifications: 2 GCSEs/SCEs at grade G/6 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths. Current full driving licence required Back Firefighter

53. Job description: Protect Service personnel, assets and information. Prevent and detect crime, support discipline and provide security advice Pay after one year: £17,475 Joining age: 18–33 Qualifications: 2 GCSEs/SCEs at grade G/6 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths. Current full driving licence required Back RAF Police

54. Job description: Manage RAF Police, advise on threats to personnel, information and assets and take measures to enforce the law and manage security investigations Pay after training: £28,200 Joining age: 21–36 Qualifications: 2 A-levels or 3 Highers or equivalent. 5 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent, including English language and maths Back RAF Police Officer

55. Job description: Join the ground-fighting troops of the RAF Pay after one year: £16,675 Joining age: 16–36 Open to: Men only Qualifications: None Back RAF Regiment Gunner

56. Job description: Provide ground and short-range air defence anywhere in the world Pay after training: £28,200 Joining age: 17½–36 Open to: Men only Qualifications: 2 A-levels or 3 Highers or equivalent. 5 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent, including English language and maths Back RAF Regiment Officer

57. Job description: Look after all the instruments and equipment in the surgery, as well as the smooth running of the surgery itself Pay after one year: £16,675 Joining age: 16–29 Qualifications: 2 GCSEs/SCEs at grade G/6 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths. If you want to train as a Dental Hygienist later, you must have 5 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent including English language and a science subject, plus the National Certificate for Dental Nurses or 2 A-levels Back Dental Nurse

58. Job description: Practise dentistry at one of our bases in the UK – or overseas, supporting our troops on detachment Pay after training: £53,700 Joining age: 19–55 Qualifications: Professional. GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths Back Dental Officer

59. Job description: Be involved in the construction of dental appliances including dentures, crowns and bridges Pay after one year: £17,475 Joining age: 16–29 Qualifications: Professional – foundation degree, BSc or BTEC ND in dental technology Back Dental Technician

60. Job description: Ensure healthy working and living conditions in all RAF facilities, and for Service people in all situations Pay after one year: £16,675 Joining age: 17–29 Qualifications: 5 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent, including English language, maths, physics (or a physics-based science) and chemistry (or a chemistry-based science) Back Environmental Health Technician

61. Job description: Train in all aspects of pathology before specialising in clinical chemistry, haematology, histology or microbiology Pay after one year: £17,475 Joining age: 16–29 Qualifications: 2 A-levels or 3 Highers or equivalent, at least one of which must be in a science subject. 5 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent in English language, maths, biology or human biology, physics and chemistry Back Biomedical Scientist

62. Job description: Assist the medical monitoring of aircrew and be on call to work with RAF and civilian emergency response teams Pay after one year: £16,675 Joining age: 17 7 / 12 –29 Qualifications: 2 GCSEs/SCEs at grade G/6 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths Back RAF Medic

63. Job description: Join as a fully registered medical practitioner or medical cadet Pay after training: £53,700 Joining age: 19–55 Qualifications: Qualified Medical Practitioner: professional and full GMC registered. Medical cadet: 2 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths Back Medical Officer

64. Job description: Support the RAF’s medical services in a variety of management and administrative roles Pay after training: £28,200 Joining age: 18–36 Qualifications: 2 A-levels or 3 Highers or equivalent. 5 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent, including English language and maths Back Medical Support Officer

65. Job description: Help look after the health and fitness of everyone in the RAF, whether they’re aircrew, groundcrew or other support staff Pay after training: £28,200 Joining age: 23–38 Qualifications: Professional – Registered Nurse (Adult) or Registered Nurse (Mental Health). GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths. Full clean driving licence required Back Nursing Officer

66. Job description: Prepare and maintain the operating theatre and its equipment, assist the surgical team during operations and provide support in the recovery room Pay after one year: £16,675 Joining age: 17½–29 Qualifications: 2 A-levels at grade C minimum, or either 5 SCEs (of which 3 are Highers) or 4 SCEs (all Highers). 4 AS-levels may be accepted in lieu of 2 A-levels. 3 GCSE/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent in English language, maths and a science subject Back Operating Department Practitioner

67. Job description: Dispense medication, provide pharmaceutical advice and order medical supplies at RAF stations and on deployment Pay after one year: £16,675 Joining age: 16–29 Qualifications: 4 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent, including English language, maths and an approved science-based subject Back Pharmacy Technician

68. Job description: Take and process the X-ray images needed for diagnostic purposes Pay after one year: £16,900 Joining age: 17–29 Qualifications: 5 GCSE/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent, including English language and maths or physics. Advanced-level qualifications totalling 220 UCAS points Back Radiographer

69. Job description: Look after the health and fitness of everyone in the RAF and provide care for entitled civilians and other Services Pay after one year: £26,300 Joining age: 21–33 Qualifications: Professional – Registered Nurse (Adult). GCSE/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths Back Registered Nurse (Adult)

70. Job description: Look after the mental health and fitness of everyone in the RAF and provide care for entitled civilians and other Services Pay after one year: £26,300 Joining age: 21–33 Qualifications: Professional – Registered Nurse (Mental Health). GCSE/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths. Current full driving licence required Back Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

71. Job description: Receive nurse training and play a key role in the defence of the UK Pay after one year: £17,475 Joining age: 18–33 Qualifications: A-levels or Highers totalling 200 UCAS points. 3 GCSE/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent in English language, maths and a science- based subject. Alternative qualifications may be considered on a case-by-case basis Back Student Nurse (Adult)

72. Job description: Accountant, personnel officer, estates manager or public relations... not the average administration job Pay after training: £28,200 Joining age: 17½–36 Qualifications: 2 A-levels or 3 Highers or equivalent. 5 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent, including English language and maths Back Administrative Officer

73. Job description: Provide strength and support for Service people and their families Pay after training: £36,150 Joining age: 26–36 Qualifications: Professional. GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths Back Chaplain

74. Job description: Advise in criminal cases and conduct prosecutions in the UK and overseas Pay after training: £36,150 Joining age: 19–35 Qualifications: Member of the Bar and completed pupillage or qualified solicitor in the UK. GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths Back Legal Officer

75. Job description: Play symphony halls, solos and parade squares Pay after one year: £17,475 Joining age: 17–29 Qualifications: 2 GCSEs/SCEs at grade G/6 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths, and Grade 8 ABRSM minimum Back Musician

76. Job description: Provide a full administrative support service to RAF personnel Pay after one year: £16,675 Joining age: 16–29 Qualifications: 2 GCSEs/SCEs at grade G/6 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths Back Personnel Administrator

77. Job description: Run an outdoor activities centre, be a facilities manager – all the while implementing the RAF fitness and health strategy Pay after training: £28,200 Joining age: 22–26 Qualifications: Degree in sports science, outdoor activities or rehabilitation of sports injuries. GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths Back Physical Education Officer

78. Job description: Instruct classes, conduct fitness tests, provide fitness and health counselling, and organise sporting activities Pay after one year: £25,175 Joining age: 17½–29 Qualifications: 2 GCSEs/SCEs or equivalent, in English language at Grade C/3 minimum and in maths at Grade G/6 minimum. Approved standard of fitness in several sports assessed by formal interview and test. Candidates must be able to swim Back Physical Training Instructor

79. Job description: Design, set up and run training courses Pay after training: £28,200 Joining age: 21–36 Qualifications: Degree – but professional qualifications are also considered. GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths Back Training Officer

80. Job description: Defend the air, track aircraft by radar and use computers to identify them and to plot their speed and position Pay after one year: £16,675 Joining age: 16–29 Qualifications: 2 GCSEs/SCEs at grade C/3 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths Back Aerospace Systems Operator

81. Job description: Create and update maps, charts and books used in the planning and completion of flying missions Pay after one year: £16,675 Joining age: 16–29 Qualifications: 3 GCSEs/SCEs at grade C/3 minimum or equivalent in English language, maths and ICT Back Air Cartographer

82. Job description: Control some of the world’s most modern radar and communications equipment Pay after training: £28,200 Joining age: 17½–36 Qualifications: 2 A-levels or 3 Highers or equivalent. 5 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent, including English language and maths Back Air Traffic Control Officer

83. Job description: Take control of the skies, so that UK and allied aircraft can operate safely and effectively Pay after training: £28,200 Joining age: 17½–36 Qualifications: 2 A-levels or 3 Highers or equivalent. 5 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent, including English language and maths Back Aerospace Battle Manager

84. Job description: Provide information for missions and flight planning Pay after one year: £16,675 Joining age: 16–29 Qualifications: 2 GCSEs/SCEs at grade G/6 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths Back Flight Operations Assistant

85. Job description: Look after the planning and management of the operational support functions for the RAF’s flying tasks Pay after training: £28,200 Joining age: 17½–36 Qualifications: 2 A-levels or 3 Highers or equivalent. 5 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent, including English language and maths Back Flight Operations Officer

86. Job description: Install different kinds of aerials to aid communication Pay after one year: £16,675 Joining age: 16–29 Qualifications: 2 GCSEs/SCEs at grade G/6 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths Back Aerial Erector

87. Job description: Enable, maintain and operate a wide range of complex communication, radar and information/ICT systems worldwide Pay after one year: £16,675 Joining age: 16–29 Qualifications: 3 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent in English language, maths and an approved science/technology-based subject Back ICT Specialist

88. Job description: Listen to, monitor and analyse coded radio messages broadcast throughout the world. Specialise in telegraphic communications Pay: £16,675 Joining age: 17½–29 Qualifications: 4 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent, including English language and maths Back Intelligence Analyst

89. Job description: Listen to, monitor and analyse coded radio messages broadcast throughout the world. Specialise in voice communications Pay after one year: £17,475 Joining age: 17½–29 Qualifications: 4 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent, including English language, maths and normally a modern language Back Intelligence Analyst (Voice)

90. Job description: Obtain, analyse and provide defence intelligence Pay after training: £28,200 Joining age: 17½–36 Qualifications: 2 A-levels or 3 Highers or equivalent. 5 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent, including English language and maths Back Intelligence Officer

91. Job description: Photograph everything from equipment and public relations portraits to reconnaissance photographs from the air Pay after one year: £16,675 Joining age: 16–29 Qualifications: 2 GCSEs/SCEs at grade G/6 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths Back Photographer

92. Job description: Drive and maintain the RAF’s fleet of ground vehicles Pay after one year: £16,675 Joining age: 17–29 Qualifications: 2 GCSEs/SCEs at grade G/6 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths. Provisional driving licence required Back Driver

93. Job description: Handle the movement of personnel and equipment, including the movement of cargo by road, rail and sea Pay after one year: £16,675 Joining age: 17–29 Qualifications: 2 GCSEs/SCEs at grade G/6 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths. Provisional driving licence required Back Mover

94. Job description: Handle the movement, storage and stock control of large quantities of equipment using the latest techniques Pay after one year: £16,675 Joining age: 17½–36 Qualifications: 2 GCSEs/SCEs at grade G/6 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths. Provisional driving licence required Back Supplier

95. Job description: Manage the movement of personnel, stock control, aircraft, freight, fuel, explosives and technical equipment Pay after training: £28,200 Joining age: 17½–36 Qualifications: 2 A-levels or 3 Highers or equivalent. 5 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent, including English language and maths Back Supply Officer