Whether you’re a mechanic, a chef or a personal assistant, if you want more out of your nine-to-five, the RAF could be just the challenge you’re looking for.

We value experience. That’s why the majority of our roles – like Aerospace Battle Manager and RAF Regiment Officer - are open to people up to 36 years old. For some of our more specialist roles (like Survival Equipment Fitter or Aircraft Technician) the closing age is earlier at 29 years old.

We’ll give you the highest standard of specialist training required and you’ll learn lots more on the job. We also support all our personnel in gaining recognised civilian qualifications, so if you decide to leave the RAF, you’ll be well prepared for your next career.

Show us your skills

If you’re looking to transfer specialist skills you already have, then we can offer you unique training opportunities and the chance to gain experiences unlike anything you’ll find in a civilian career. If you’re a whizz under the bonnet of a car, why not try your hand at a Typhoon fast jet? If your forte is organising things, you’ll probably do well in Personnel Support.

Corporal Chris Dupee
Chef

‘Believe that you can exceed your own expectations. My first job was on the griddles at a motorway diner! Today I’m a Chef Instructor at the RAF School of Catering, personal chef to the Chief of the Air Staff, and I’ve cooked lunch for Her Majesty the Queen… four times.’

Make a change

Perhaps you’re looking for something totally different? That’s fine too. You don’t need a military background or experience to be successful in the RAF. In fact many of our most successful personnel started their careers in a totally different field. As long as you’ve got determination, enthusiasm and a can-do attitude you’ll fit right in.

Flight Lieutenant Steve Micklewright
Logistics Officer

‘I spent six years in the Staffordshire Police Force before joining the RAF. The skills I gained in my former career really helped me get to grips with my command and leadership duties in the RAF.’

Tempted? Take a look at our Application Zone to find out more