Organisation Profile

Life in the Royal Air Force

The RAF has around 28000 members who contribute to 15 missions on 4 continents in 22 countries. Whether in the skies above Britain, or in airspace around the world, it is our job to protect the UK. Our cutting-edge technology enables us to rapidly respond to any threat identified through intelligence gathering and surveillance operations. The RAF are ready to provide urgent assistance in an emergency, from floods in the UK, to the Ebola outbreak in Africa and devastating hurricanes in the Caribbean.

 

What We Do

The RAF is made up of impressive personnel from diverse backgrounds, working side-by-side as part of a team to make a difference. When it comes to recruitment our focus is on attracting the best personnel and ensuring they are taken care of during and after their service. To fulfil our mission, we need highly skilled people throughout our organisation; we'll provide you with training and develop you to ensure you have the skills and confidence you need to enjoy a successful and challenging career.

 

Our Culture

The RAF recognises the value of a person’s ability no matter their ethnicity, nationality, national origins, social background, religion or belief, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or civil partnership. We believe the talents and skills of individuals from different groups make for a more efficient RAF. 

However, the RAF does have eligibility criteria for entry which everyone needs to meet (Medical and Nationality/Residency etc).

The RAF is looking for people whose core values sit with ours: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence

as they are an integral part of everything we do

 

Primary Business Area: Charity, public and civil service

Looking to recruit from: Any Degree

Opportunities for: 2025 and 2026 Graduates

Sponsor Licence: No

 

Visit their website

 

 

Browse related Career Guides

Charity and third sector career guide

Your guide to building a career in charities and the third-sector.

Advice worker Charity fundraiser Charity officer Community arts worker Community development worker Community education Emergency planning/management International aid/development Policy Public Social Volunteer Youth worker Humanities Criminology

28/05/2021.B-Roll Day 5 - University of Portsmouth..All Rights Reserved - Helen Yates- T: +44 (0)7790805960.Local copyright law applies to all print & online usage. Fees charged will comply with standard space rates and usage for that country, region or state.
Read more

Public sector career guide

Your guide to building a career in the public sector.

Arts Chartered finance accountant Civil service fast streamer Corporate treasurer Diplomatic services operational Education Emergency Environmental Equality, diversity inclusion Facilities Government social Health safety inspector Intelligence government Community development Museum/gallery exhibitions Policy

Statue of Queen Victoria with Civic offices in the background
Read more

Engineering and manufacturing career guide

Your guide to building a career in the engineering and manufacturing sectors. 

Automotive Biomedical CAD technician Chemical Communications Control and instrumentation Design Drilling Electrical Electronics Energy Environmental Manufacturing Materials Mechanical Product manager Quality Water Engineer Technology Maths

Two students working on electrical circuit board
Read more