To become an officer in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Training) Branch, you generally first join as a Civilian Instructor or Senior Non-Commissioned Officer.
To apply, you initially discuss your application with your Squadron Commander. Following the application, there are selection boards at both Wing level and Regional level.
If you are successful, you will hold the Queen’s Commission in the Training Branch of the Royal Air Force and will wear VR(T) titles on your rank badges.
You will be attached to a squadron and you will be expected to attend for at least 12 hours per month.
As an RAFVR(T) Officer you may be able to claim up to 28 days renumeration plus travel and subsistence expenses.
You would be expected to attend the Officers’ Initial Course at RAF College Cranwell within your first year and the Officers’ Senior Course at a later date. The courses are geared towards developing your leadership skills.
E-mail aircadets@blueyonder.co.uk for further information.
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