Apprenticeships are a great way to gain professional qualifications, develop your skills and experience the workplace. The RAF is one of the biggest employers of apprentices within the UK, so we thought it was only right that we create a guide to help you understand more and support you through the process to apply for an apprenticeship with the RAF.
What apprenticeships are available in the RAF?
The RAF have 23 different apprenticeship roles, these include aviation operations, engineering, hospitality & catering and IT. The training you will receive as an RAF apprentice is award winning, here are just a few of the awards the RAF have won for their apprenticeship programmes:
What different levels of apprenticeship do the RAF offer?
The range of qualifications you can earn in the RAF range from a level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs), a level 3 (equivalent to 2 ‘A’ levels) all the way through to a level 7, which is equivalent to a Masters degree. You can read more about the different levels of apprenticeship here.
What are the benefits of joining the RAF as an apprentice?
As an RAF apprentice, you will earn a minimum of £17,835 per year by the end of your first year as an apprentice. In addition to this, you will be entitled to a range of benefits including holiday pay, sick pay and a competitive pension scheme.
Career Development is also a huge benefit of joining the RAF. Throughout your time as an apprentice, you will have the opportunity to learn about different areas and specialisms within various industries. You can access career guidance along the way to help ensure you are on the correct pathway based on your aspirations.
In addition to this, you will learn a range of new skills, meet people with similar interests but from different backgrounds, have the opportunity to travel the world, get free gym membership, all your food provided and accommodation from £75 per month as well as access to private healthcare.
How do I apply for an apprenticeship position with the RAF?
You can apply for an RAF apprenticeship on the NGTU website. You will then be invited to undergo aptitude tests, medical, fitness tests and an interview. If you are selected to join the RAF, you will then begin your apprenticeship, starting with your secondary (role) training.
How can I find out more?
You can use the NGTU website to watch videos and read case studies about different RAF apprenticeships. If you have specific questions regarding joining the RAF as an apprentice, the best thing you can do is utilise the live chat feature on their website. This will provide you with immediate answers tailored to your specific situation.
