Raf Regiment Gunner

Currently recruiting

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- PAY DURING FIRST SIX MONTHS
- **£18,600+**

**+ BENEFITS**
- PAY AFTER COMPLETING BASIC TRAINING + SIX MONTHS SERVICE*
- **£25,200+**

**+ BENEFITS**
- Until at least you have completed one year of service and successfully completed Professional Workplace Assessments on first posting.
- As an RAF Regiment Gunner, you will specialise in combat tactics, weaponry, fieldcraft and force protection. You will be part of a highly trained team carrying out a range of crucial duties to defend RAF bases and overseas air operations.- Already applied? See what the next steps are >What will you do?
- You’ll be responsible for providing force protection to enable and support air operations, and contributing to defence of airfields in the UK and overseas. In your role you could:
- Provide forward air control and ground combat support in deployed operations
- Train other RAF personnel in defensive military skills
- Support various Special Forces units
- Become a specialist in dismounted close combat tactics
- Operate a wide variety of weapon systems as well as state-of-the-art surveillance systems
- Be involved in State Ceremonies

Minimum Education Requirements
- No formal qualifications required
- You will undertake functional Skills (FS) Level 1 qualifications in English and Mathematics during your Phase 2 specialist training course.

**Requirements**:

- Be aged 16 - 47 (Must attest before 48th birthday) Applications can be submitted from age 15 years and 9 months
- Must be a citizen of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, holder of dual UK/other nationality or have been a Commonwealth citizen since birth (with ‘right to work’ immigration status)
- Commit minimum 3 years post Phase Two Training
- Meet the health and fitness criteria
- Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment
- Pass a Fitness test - Details below
- View all entry requirements >Apprenticeships available
- The RAF is one of the largest providers of diverse apprenticeships in the UK. We offer these apprenticeships for this role:
- Level 2 Apprenticeship HM Forces Service PersonThis occupation is found in the public sector only and specifically within HM Forces (Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force). The HM Forces is a large employer. The role is utilised by the ground troops of all three services, who could find their workplace to be UK based or on foreign soil, dependent on HM Government direction.

View full details**Life in the RAF Regiment**

WARNING: This video contains flashing images. Train with your team, learn all the skills you need and defend bases across the globe through a role in the RAF Regiment.

**_CAREER, TRAINING_**

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**_& EDUCATION_**

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At any level or position your personal success is vital to make us succeed too. We are dedicated to your future, as it is essential to ours. You will receive basic and specialist training in your field and we even provide the option to pay for your education. The experience you gain with the RAF will equip you to work at the top of your field, both in the UK and overseas.

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Phase one training

Basic Recruit Training
10 weeks
RAF Halton
- You’ll complete the Basic Recruit Training Course at the RAF Halton in Buckinghamshire.
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Phase two training

Specialist training
20 weeks
RAF Honington
- Upon successful completion of Phase 1 you will move to RAF Honington, Suffolk to complete your specialist Gunner training course.
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First tour

Specialist training
Ongoing
As assigned
- For your first tour you will be posted to an operational RAF Regiment squadron located within the UK.
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Career progression

Ongoing training
Ongoing
As assigned
- After completing one year’s total service you will be eligible for promotion to Air Specialist (Class 1), providing you pass a Trade Ability Test.
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05
Sport

Train and compete
Ongoing
Various
- There are opportunities to take part in adventurous training to develop vital military skills
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Additional qualifications

Ongoing training
Ongoing
As assigned
- You will gain further qualifications as your career progresses.
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Ongoing training

Ongoing development
Ongoing
As assigned
- As your career progresses, we will continue to train you in new skills.
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Transferrable skills

Ongoing training
Ongoing
As assigned
- The qualifications and experience you will gain as a Gunner are valuable to civilian life - which means that whenever you decide to leave the RAF you will be well placed to find a new job.
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**_WHY JOIN_**

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**_THE RAF?_**

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- Thanks to subsidised food, travel, accommodation and free gym you get more money in your pocket.
- Rent from £75p/m- Free gym- Subsidised food- Health care- World travel- TrainingView all benefits

**_WHAT HAPPENS_**

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**_AFTER APPLYING_**

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Joining the RAF takes several steps. Below is an overview of the process.