Force Protection

With: Vicky Bloor Sergeant Georgie Smith RAF RECRUITMENT raf.mod.uk/recruitment respect for others, self respect RESPECT

moral courage, honesty, responsibility, justice INTEGRITY

physical courage, loyalty, commitment, teamwork SERVICE

personal excellence, discipline, pride EXCELLENCE

RAF RECRUITMENT raf.mod.uk/recruitment YOUNG PEOPLE’S PRECEPTIONS OF JOBS AND CAREERS MOTIVATIONS FOR A CAREER

Thinking generally about your future career, which of the following factors are most and least important to you when considering to apply for a job, or not?

Good work/life balance 13.4 “Good pay, work-life balance, flexibility.” A clear path of career progression or promotion… 12.7 Wales High salary 12.2

High-quality training opportunities 11.0 “I hate to say it, but pay because you Opportunity to learn transferable skills 9.7 need something that’s going to be Benefits (such as holiday allowance) 8.1 able to provide your lifestyle.” Values or ethical stance of the organisation 5.9 England A location that is close to family and friends 5.4

Reputation or prestige of the organisation 5.4

Opportunity to travel 5.0 “There are jobs out there, yes, but they can be hard An employer willing to pay for me to get a university… 3.4 to get.” Ability to work outdoors 2.5 Wales A location that is overseas 1.8

Knowing friends/family who work at the organisation 1.8

Knowing friends/family who have the occupation as a… 1.8

RAF RECRUITMENT raf.mod.uk/recruitment YOUNG PEOPLE’S WORRIES ABOUT JOBS

“I literally just know I want to work with people, because I thought I was going to go down the science route and then the “If you go into a workplace and it’s just got that miserable way about thought of just being sat in a lab kills me. I’d hate it. I just know I it, if you can tell the staff just don’t enjoy it. […] it just depends really want to be with people, but I don’t know how yet.” England where you want to work, and the luck you have in getting it.” Scotland

RAF RECRUITMENTQ16. Thinkingraf.mod.uk/recruitment about jobs and careers, to what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following? Base: all British adults aged 18-25 (n=3003)

Job levels in the civilian world can vary from company to company - in the RAF it’s easy to see what your next step is.

RAF RECRUITMENT raf.mod.uk/recruitment GROUND TRADE ROLES o RAF Regiment Gunner IN THE RAF o RAF o RAF Medic o Firefighter o Aircraft Technician (Avionics) o Supply, Storage & Distribution Specialist o Aircraft Technician (Mechanics) o Mover o Weapon Technician o Driver o Cyberspace Communications Specialist o Chef o Communication Infrastructure Technician o Vehicle & Mechanical Equipment Tech o Air & Ground Steward o Electrician o Personnel (Support) o General Technician Workshops o Physical Training Instructor o Survival Equipment Specialist o Musician o Photographer o Air & Space Operations Specialist ( Operations) o Intelligence Analyst o Air & Space Operations Specialist (Aerospace o Intelligence Analyst (Linguist) Systems)

RAF RECRUITMENT raf.mod.uk/recruitment o Air Operations (Control) OFFICER ROLES IN o Air Operations (Systems) Officer THE RAF o Pilot o Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Pilot SNCO ROLES IN o Weapon Systems Officer o Medical Officer THE RAF o Medical Support Officer o Air Operations (Control) Sergeant o Medical Support Officer (Physiotherapist) o Weapon Systems Operator Sergeant o Dental Officer o Nursing Officer o Weapon Systems Operator (Linguist) Sergeant o RAF Regiment Officer o RAF Police Officer o Logistics Officer o Personnel Support Officer o Personnel Training Officer o Legal Officer o Engineer Officer (Aerosystems) o Engineer Officer (Communications & Electronics) o Intelligence Officer

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Job levels in the civilian world can vary from company to company - in the RAF it’s easy to see what your next step is. Force Protection Roles:

RAF Regiment Gunner RAF Regiment Officer RAF Police RAF Police Officer

Starting Salary: £15,985 - £27,200 (Airman/Officer)

Apprenticeships available for Airmen roles.

Entry Criteria: No Qualifications - 5 GCSEs & 2 A Levels

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With: Corporal Vicky Bloor Sergeant Georgie Smith Sergeant Georgie Smith Personnel Support Specialist

• 22 years served to date in RAF • Age : Old enough to be your mum! • I joined because of the many benefits the RAF offers, Sport and Adventure training definitely sold it for me • I have two boys, one of which is joining the RAF as a Regiment Gunner. • I Captained the UK team at the Warrior Games in Florida in 2019 • Love to train, socialise and spend time with my family • Favourite food is authentic Italian (nom nom) Sergeant Georgie Smith Personnel Support Specialist Corporal Vicky Bloor Royal Air Force Police

➢ Hi, I’m Vicky! ➢ I’m from Liverpool, & I joined the RAF in 2012. ➢ As you can see from my gallery, dogs are my passion! Although I’m currently a recruiter my specialization is the handling & training of military working dogs in the Royal Air Force Police. ➢ I’ve been all over the world with the RAF, and seen some awesome places. I’ve made loads of friends, (no, not just dogs! ☺), and met thousands of different people thanks to my job. ➢ In the RAF the possibilities are endless. Good pay, lots of free sports, health & dental all taken care of, job security, good career progression… ➢ What are you waiting for? Corporal Vicky Bloor Royal Air Force Police