Can you join the RAF Reserves as an officer?

Can you join the RAF Reserves as an officer?

To join the RAF Reserves as an Officer, you must first pass a series of selection tests. Your time at OASC will help you decide whether becoming an RAF Reserve Officer is the right choice for you. It also gives us a chance to assess your aptitude, physical fitness and ability to succeed with further training.

What is the maximum age to join the RAF reserves?

Roles are available from 18 right up to 54 years old (you must attest before your 55th birthday). While you may get the opportunity to train overseas as part of your annual 15-day training block, most of your time will be spent on a nearby RAF base.

Can you leave the RAF reserves at any time?

In short, no. You can leave the RAF, just like any job. However, it depends on how long you’ve served as to how much notice you will have to give. You can leave within the first six months, but you must give 14 days’ notice in writing, and it’s subject to the requirement to complete 28 days service.

What do RAF police reserves do?

A RAFP Reservist will mobilise on Operations and work alongside regulars for periods of up to a year and for shorter periods on Routine Support Duties. Reservists are involved in a wide range of RAFP activity, although primarily focusing on Aviation Security and Law Enforcement duties in the UK or overseas.

Do you need a degree to be an RAF officer?

You can apply directly for RAF officer training. You’ll need a minimum of: 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and maths, and a science for some roles. 2 A levels or equivalent.

How long is Officer training RAF?

24 week
For an Officer in the RAF, Initial Officer Training takes place at the RAF College Cranwell in Lincolnshire. This involves a challenging 24 week course designed to develop leadership and management skills.

Do RAF reservists get a pension?

You get paid for every day or part day that you work as a Reservist and you get paid at a similar rate to your Regular colleagues. You will also receive a non-contributory pension and holiday pay.

How far is the RAF bleep test?

The Beep Test (Bleep Test or Multi Stage Fitness Test) involves running back and forth between two set points, 20m apart, in time with the ‘beeps’.

How often do reserves get paid?

twice a month
Reserve members are paid twice a month. The fifteenth is the mid-month pay and includes pay due from the 1st through the 15th of the month. The 1st of the following month is the end of month pay and includes pay due from the 16th through the last day of the previous month.

Where do RAF police officers train?

Specialist Training After (M)IOT, you will complete the 20 week RAF Police Officers’ Course (RAFPOC) at the Defence School of Policing and Guarding, MOD Southwick Park near Portsmouth.

Do RAF officers get deployed?

As an RAF Police Officer, you are not only responsible for policing; your main role is to provide security – of assets, people and information. You will be expected to deploy on operations overseas, leading RAF Police personnel in a range of challenging operational environments.

How long is officer Training RAF?

What kind of jobs can you get in the RAF?

These include jobs such as Police Inspector, Criminologist, or various roles within the Civil Service. Well-established RAF Reserve Intelligence Analysts who are successful in applying for a Commission as a Reserve Intelligence Officer will attend the Reserve Officer Initial Training Course at the RAF College Cranwell in Lincolnshire.

Can a part time officer join the RAF?

Volunteering and experience. You can join the RAF Reserve as a part-time officer. This will give you experience of what life is like in the air force, and you’ll learn new skills at the same time. You’ll need to:

Who are the reserves in the Royal Air Force?

Royal Air Force Reserves serve alongside Regulars in the UK and overseas. They get the best of both worlds by balancing their own careers and home life, with the challenge and adventure of the RAF. Engineers are the backbone of the Royal Air Force.

How old do you have to be to join the RAF Reserve?

You can join the RAF Reserve as a part-time officer. This will give you experience of what life is like in the air force, and you’ll learn new skills at the same time. You’ll need to: be between 18 and 54. commit to at least 27 days a year. attend a 2-week training camp each year.