Royal Air Force

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Life in the Royal Air Force

The Royal Air Force (RAF) has around 28,000 members who contribute to 15 missions on four continents in 22 countries. Whether in the skies above Britain, or 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, 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).

Join the Royal Air Force Medical Service as a Medical Officer (Doctor), Dentist or Physiotherapist, your skills will be in demand worldwide – from supporting overseas combat to aeromedical evacuation and humanitarian missions.  Life doesn’t get much more varied or exciting. Get in touch: CRN-RecruitSelect-MDLT-Grp@mod.gov.uk

Additionally, balance your career and home life with the challenge and adventure of the Royal Air Force. As a Reservist, you’ll use your spare time to develop transferable skills and give something back.

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.