Royal Air Force Early Careers

The RAF has recently been awarded a certificate from the Department of Education ranking the RAF as number 4 in the top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2024.

About us

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.

Why join the Royal Air Force?

A Modern Force

We believe the talents and skills of individuals from different groups makes for a more efficient RAF. We are committed to promoting and developing equality, diversity and inclusion within the Service and we look to recruit those who believe this too. Before your selection interview please read and understand our policy and expectations.

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Perks/Benefits

  • Free medical/ dental
  • Subsidised housing
  • Free Gym
  • 6 weeks paid holiday
  • Subsidised food
  • World Travel
  • Access to further education opportunities
  • Full time regular and spare time reserve opportunities
  • Sporting opportunities from beginner to Olympian level

Latest Royal Air Force Opportunities

Aircraft Technician Apprenticeship opportunity

Aircraft Technician Apprenticeship

Halton
The RAF is one of the largest providers of diverse apprenticeships in the UK. We offer these apprenticeships for this role: Level…
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Aircraft Technician Apprenticeship (Avionics) opportunity

Aircraft Technician Apprenticeship (Avionics)

Halton
The RAF is one of the largest providers of diverse apprenticeships in the UK. We offer these apprenticeships for this role: Level…
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Apprentice Engineering Technician (Electrician) opportunity

Apprentice Engineering Technician (Electrician)

Halton
Do you want to become part of this highly trained and technologically skilled workforce that ensure that the RAF remains at the…
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Communication Infrastructure Technician Apprenticeship opportunity

Communication Infrastructure Technician Apprenticeship

Halton
Do you want to become part of this highly trained and technologically skilled workforce that ensure that the RAF remains at the…
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Start: Ongoing
Cyberspace Communications Specialist Apprenticeship opportunity

Cyberspace Communications Specialist Apprenticeship

Halton
The RAF is one of the largest providers of diverse apprenticeships in the UK. We offer these apprenticeships for this role: Information…
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General Technician (Workshops) Apprenticeship opportunity

General Technician (Workshops) Apprenticeship

Halton
Do you want to become part of this highly trained and technologically skilled workforce that ensure that the RAF remains at the…
Apply: 31/12/24
Start: 2/11/24

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Spotlight Case Studies

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Latest Royal Air Force Case Studies

Early careers with Royal Air Force

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.

No Ordinary Employer

We look at you differently; a career in the RAF is about discovering your natural talent and working together to find out what makes you happy, productive and brings you the most value in your life. The RAF is full of ordinary folk who come to us often with nothing more than a desire to lead a less ordinary existence.



Further Faster

Your success is vital to us. We’re dedicated to your future and you’ll receive basic and specialist training in your field and we’ll be focused on your path throughout your career. Our structure means you’ll be given responsibility from the get-go.

When you need to make sure 200 personnel are fed in less than two hours or you’re responsible for the maintenance of 20 Typhoon jets you’ve got to be able to step up and make it happen.