APPLY NOW MENU The Royal Air Force performs a wide range of duties to serve and protect the UK and the world. We provide all personnel with a varied range of training and activities to make sure you're ready for anything. NO ORDINARY JOB Join the Royal Air Force and you will get much more than just a job – you’ll have opportunities that no other employer can hope to match. From worldwide travels to lifelong friendships, life in the RAF is a unique experience. LIFE AS A REGULAR Receive outstanding training opportunities and gain invaluable skills and experience to take on any challenge throughout your career in the RAF. FIND OUT MORE LIFE AS A RESERVE If you want to keep your current job and add some excitement to your life we've got the perfect way to spend your weekends. FIND OUT MORE LIFE IN THE RAF A career in the Royal Air Force will provide you with a whole host of possibilities. You will receive world class training, allowing you to learn and develop throughout your career. The Royal Air Force provides countless unique opportunities for young people. Allowing you to have the perfect work life balance, between the RAF and home. Between work, travel and sport, no two days will be the same. ROTIMI'S STORY WORKING AND LIVING IN THE RAF Life in the Royal Air Force is exciting and varied. When you join the RAF, you get access to a whole host of opportunities and benefits. You are paid right from the beginning of initial training, so you can start earning straight away. In addition to your pay, the RAF provides subsidised accommodation, food and sport, as well as free health and dental care. The opportunities don’t end there. You can choose to play sport at multiple levels from representing the force on an international stage to playing casually on base with your friends. If adventure is more your thing the RAF has plenty to offer. Whether it be Adventure training on the weekends to travelling to areas of the world you never thought you’d see. Or, perhaps you’d rather spend your spare time visiting friends and family. You will have plenty of opportunities to do all this and more with a role in the RAF. SOCIAL, SPORTS & ADVENTURE Our vast choice of sports and activities on and off base means you can take part at all levels. CAREER & BENEFITS As part of the RAF you will receive unrivalled career options, world-class training opportunities and constant support. OUR BASES We have operational bases all over the UK and abroad. Find out which one is right for you. GOT WHAT IT TAKES? FIND YOUR ROLE 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