APPLY NOW MENU Fitness in the Royal Air Force is important. We are always on the move, whether operating in combat zones or on peaceful missions. We therefore need to be physically fit so that we are ready for anything. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR At the RAF, we’re looking for people who don’t give up. We don’t expect superhuman strength or endurance right from the start – just commitment and a willingness to work hard. We’ve created a training plan to help you get fitter by training safely. You don’t need expensive equipment or a gym membership to follow it. Just a pair of well-fitting exercise trainers and drive to do your best. We’re looking for people who keep going even when it’s tough. Following the plan will help by improving your fitness and keeping you focused. RAF FITNESS TESTS Everyone who joins the RAF must pass a fitness test. Pre-Joining Fitness Test The test is called the Pre-Joining Fitness Test (PJFT). To pass, you’ll need to run 1.5 miles (2.4km) on a treadmill within a set time. Then you’ll need to do a minimum number of press-ups and sit-ups within a minute. The time limit for the run and the number of press-ups and sit-ups will depend on your age and gender. WHAT THE PRE- JOINING TEST WILL LOOK LIKE PASS STANDARDS PASS STANDARDS MALE PASS STANDARDS FEMALE FITNESS PREPARATION We have created key fitness resources that will help you get started on your fitness journey. These resources will help you to prepare and train specially for the PJFT. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT IF I HAVEN’T EXERCISED BEFORE? That’s okay, we’ve created a 12-week fitness plan to get you fit enough to pass the test. The plan is designed for people at every level of fitness. So, start at the beginning, put in the effort, and you’ll be ready for the fitness test before you know it. HOW LONG DO I NEED TO PREPARE FOR THE FITNESS TEST? WHAT IS THE MULTI-STAGE FITNESS TEST? IS THE TEST DIFFERENT FOR OFFICERS? WHAT HAPPENS IF I FAIL? WHAT WILL I NEED ON THE DAY? HAVE A QUESTION? LIVE CHAT MORE WAYS TO CONTACT US LIFE IN THE RAF Diversity & Inclusion CAREER AND BENEFITS RAF Fitness FIND YOUR ROLE University Air Squadrons APPLY NOW Apprenticeships RAF main website Rejoiners Air Cadets Reserves Events near you Contact us Aircrew Air & Space Ops Cyberspace Engineering Hospitality Intelligence Logistics Medical Services People Ops Security & Resilience Sitemap Privacy Policy Accessibility © 2021 Royal Air Force - Regular & Reserve UK Crown copyright. We value your privacy By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. More Information Manage Preferences Accept All Cookies