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LIFE IN
THE RAF
There’s nothing like a career in the RAF, it’s not just a job but a way of living. We give everyone access to training and activities so they can reach their potential and grow alongside the RAF in the UK and abroad.

Between work travel and sport no two days will be the same yet you’ll have the perfect life balance between RAF and home.
NO ORDINARY
JOB

This is so much more than just a job, from global travel to lifelong friendships, life in the RAF offers you things that no other employer can hope to match.

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What does life look like for an Officer?
Get to know Flying Officer Rotimi. From sport to friendships and family time, his role has helped him find the perfect work, life balance.
LIFE AS A
REGULAR
A career that will bring you outstanding opportunities, invaluable skills and challenges every day.
LIFE AS A
RESERVE
Continue with your current job whilst getting involved with the RAF - the perfect way to spend your weekends.
WORKING AND LIVING
IN THE RAF

Joining the RAF will bring you a raft of opportunities and benefits. You’ll be paid as soon as you start initial training, and accommodation, food and sport will all be subsidised along with free health and dental care.

You can choose to play sport at multiple levels whether it’s casually on base with friends or representing the RAF on an international level. There’s choice too, whether you want to take on adventure training at weekends, travelling to areas of the world you never thought you’d see or you want to spend spare time visiting friends and family.

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Do you get a lot of free time?
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What hours do you work?
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What kind of sports can you do?
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Do you get paid while training?
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What is the best trip you have done in the RAF?
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Do you get a lot of free time?
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What hours do you work?
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What kind of sports can you do?
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Do you get paid while training?
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What is the best trip you have done in the RAF?
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THE
MISSION
Every single role makes a difference in the RAF. Complete The Mission to discover how the RAF works as one.
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CAREER &
BENEFITS
You’ll get the best training opportunities and support for your career, and yourself as an individual.
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SOCIAL, SPORTS
& ADVENTURE
Whatever your sport, whatever your level, the choices on and off base mean you’ll always have a place on the team.
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GOT WHAT
IT TAKES?
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