Roles

As an RAF Air & Ground Steward you will work as Cabin Crew on the A330-200 Voyager aircraft and later as part of our Specialist Field catering Squadron or work alongside industry partners in Military Messes.

Air Cartographers create and edit key documents used by UK Armed Forces, foreign air forces and some civilian airlines. 

Air Operations Controllers are guardians of the sky, helping aircrews complete missions safely. Whether it’s from an RAF base or joint military civil control centre, Air Traffic Controllers are masters of keeping cool under pressure.

Air Operations (Systems) Officers use sophisticated radar and communications technology to inform operational and time-critical decisions that underpin the operational support of the RAF.

Air Operations (Control) Sergeants are vital to keeping control environments running and form the backbone of the squadron, they are in the midst of the action controlling the aircraft at all times. 

Avionics Technicians specialise in the electrical, electronic and sensory systems fitted to aircraft. These range from navigation devices to aircraft defensive aids systems.

Mechanical Aircraft Technicians specialise in airframes, engines and associated equipment on our aircraft. They are required to carry out maintenance and repair work on everything from engines to landing gear.

RAF Biomedical Scientists work at the forefront of pathology to diagnose clinical illnesses and infectious diseases, as well as monitor responses to treatments.

Chaplains provide spiritual support, strength and guidance to service personnel and their families.

Plan, organise and prepare meals for our personnel at home, overseas, on the ground and in the air. RAF Chefs also cater for VIPs and cook in the field under canvas.

Communications Infrastructure Technicians are responsible for setting up and maintaining these systems.

Set up, maintain and operate the equipment behind all RAF operations, from airfield radars to local area networks.

RAF Dental Nurses work alongside our dentists and dental hygienists, providing key support and ensuring patients receive the highest level of treatment.

Dental Officers provide a complete range of dental care treatments to keep all RAF personnel smiling, whether they're recruits on basic training or fast jet pilots

RAF Drivers operate cars, minibuses, cranes and specialist vehicles to ensure RAF personnel and equipment are in the right place at the right time.

Electrical Technicians maintain and repair a diverse range of electrical equipment, ensuring RAF aircraft are able to take off and complete their missions safely.

As an Aerosystems Engineer Officer you'll be a leader, as well as technical decision maker, responsible for the availability and airworthiness of the RAF's aircraft and support equipment.

As a Communications Electronic Engineer Officer, you'll be a leader, as well as a technical decision maker, responsible for the RAF's vast array of information technology communications services, and data network systems.

Environmental Health Practitioners ensure the well-being and safety of RAF personnel, working to minimise environmental risks to personnel on-base and during operations.

RAF Firefighters provide 24/7 fire and crash rescue protection. They're organised and trained to respond to any emergency with highly specialised equipment.

Flight Operations Managers plan aircraft tasks and manage Flight Operations teams providing a link between the operations rooms and the aircrew.

General Technicians Workshops manufacture and repair components for aircraft, vehicles and specialist equipment.

Intelligence analysts use state-of-the-art technologies to gather and interpret information, providing vital intelligence to support military forces deployed around the world.

Intelligence Analyst Linguists help secure the UK and its allies by intercepting foreign language transmissions using state-of-the-art surveillance systems.

Intelligence Officers obtain, analyse and present defence intelligence from a variety of sources to support operations in both peace and war time.

RAF Legal Officers are qualified solicitors and barristers who advise our personnel and organisation on a wide variety of legal challenges.

Logistics Officers manage the movement of the people, transport and equipment necessary to keep aircraft flying.

Medical Officers deliver a high standard of care, sometimes under challenging conditions, to keep our personnel fit and medically prepared for operational roles.

Medical Support Officers provide operational, managerial and administrative support for RAF and defence medical services on base and beyond.

Medical Support Officer (Physiotherapists) help in keeping our personnel fit and medically prepared for demanding operational roles.

Our Movers operate IT systems, load and unload transport aircraft and accompany cargo all over the world by air, rail and road.

RAF Musicians play a wide range of instruments and enjoy a varied life that includes performing, individual practice, rehearsals and travel.

As a Nursing Officer in the RAF, you'll be both a commissioned officer and a nurse, showing leadership skills as well as providing excellent standards of nursing.

Operating Department Practitioners are an integral part of the operating theatre team, providing patient care throughout operations.

RAF Pilots have an exciting and varied role, flying fast-jets, transport aircraft or helicopters as part of their career.

The role of Personnel Support Officer is diverse and covers a wide range of specialisations such as HR, Accounts & Personnel management.

When the Royal Air Force is not on operations, it is training. The Training Specialisation offers a range of opportunities with a common aim of maximising the potential of RAF Personnel in order to ensure that the Service delivers its operational capabilities.

Pharmacy Technicians handle medication, and provide pharmaceutical advice and support to RAF Medical Services.

Photographers play a range of roles in the RAF, capturing everything from aerial reconnaissance images to public relations portraits.

Physical Training Instructors lead fitness and training programmes that keep RAF personnel in top shape.

RAF Pilots have an exciting and varied role, flying fast-jets, transport aircraft or helicopters as part of their career.

Radiographers are important members of the diagnostic healthcare team, providing clinicians with diagnostic images of the body to assist in the treatment of patients. 

RAF Medics provide essential medical support to personnel, responding to medical emergencies in the UK, whilst on operations and also on exercises.

RAF Policemen and women work to prevent and detect crime, ensuring the security of personnel, information, and equipment of RAF bases and on operations.

RAF Police Officers have a diverse role, protecting our bases and aircraft from threats like espionage, organised crime and terrorism.

RAF Regiment Gunners specialise in infantry tactics, weaponry, field craft, and force protection, defending RAF bases and overseas air operations.

RAF Regiment Officers specialise in ground combat tactics, leading and directing the RAF Regiment squadrons that protect RAF bases and forward operating bases. 

Maintain and develop your skills as a military nurse in order to provide the highest possible levels of nursing care in peacetime and on operations.

Registered Nurses, Mental Health, work as community mental health nurses, operating in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver community mental health service to service personnel.

Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Pilots have a unique and challenging role. They provide air power on behalf of the UK by operating the Reaper, a state-of-the-art medium altitude long endurance remotely piloted aircraft.

Student Nurses entering the RAF complete basic training (10 weeks) and then a fully funded 3-year full-time BSc (Hons) in Nursing. 

Logistic Suppliers facilitate operational outputs by managing,  receipting, storing, handling, distributing, and disposing equipment and commodities such as aircraft parts, fuels, explosives, ammunition, and many other materials.

Survival Equipment Speciaists fit and repair the equipment that saves our personnel's lives.

Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technicians carry out repairs and adjustments on a range of land-based vehicles and equipment that support aircraft and ground operations.

The roles of our WSOs are as varied as our aircraft with the field of Intelligence, Surveillance Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) offering the most opportunities. 

Weapon System's Operators (WSOp's) have an exciting and diverse role operating as an integral crew member on transport aircraft, surveillance and tactical helicopters. 

A Weapon Systems Operator Linguist, WSOp (L), is a vital aircrew member and intelligence professional who monitors specialist electronic surveillance equipment.

Weapon Technicians maintain and manage weapons and explosives used by the RAF, including aircraft bombs, ammunition and individual weapons carried by personnel.