Fill in the form below to request experiences from your desired job role.
Aircrew
Aircrew
Aircrew
Students enrolled
Career confidence
Average rating
Career simulations
Employability skills
Employment opportunities
Discover the RAF and the careers it offers — online, free, and flexible around you. Explore our RAF Career Pathways through bite-sized real-world simulations. You'll pick up transferable skills, discover parts of the RAF you didn't know existed, and come away with something genuine to talk about on your CV or application. All at your own pace, on your own terms.
The RAF brings together people from all kinds of backgrounds, with strengths ranging from technical problem-solving to leadership, creativity, and communication. This experience gives you a closer look at our RAF Career Pathways and how each one plays a part in RAF operations.
This isn't just about learning what the RAF does. You'll build skills that employers and universities value, explore RAF Career Pathways you may never have considered, and finish the experience and gain a certificate that reflects the skills and insight you’ve developed.
Get a closer look at the roles that keep the RAF running, through interactive activities and real-world insight. No need to choose a specific path. Just explore.
Develop transferable skills like problem-solving, communication, and teamwork through our employability modules. These are skills the RAF values, and so does every other employer.
Complete the experience and receive a certificate to recognise what you've achieved. Add it to your CV, reference it in applications, or share it on LinkedIn.
We'll guide you through the experience, from getting to know the RAF to discovering RAF Career Pathways, building skills, and earning credentials that set you apart. It's free, flexible, and works around you.
Ready to explore what the RAF can involve and build confidence in your next steps? Start the Virtual Work Experience now.
This isn't just another online course. You'll see what real RAF work looks like, build skills that matter, and walk away with proof of what you can do.
"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique. Duis cursus, mi quis viverra ornare."
Name Surname
Position, Company name
"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique. Duis cursus, mi quis viverra ornare."
Name Surname
Position, Company name
"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique. Duis cursus, mi quis viverra ornare."
Name Surname
Position, Company name
Frequently asked questions and answers to help you through your learning journey.
If you’re 14 years old or older, you can sign up. In school, in uni, or in the workforce already, you’ll benefit from the programme.
This depends on your pace. There are 7 courses, and each takes between 30 minutes to 2 hours. We’ve seen most people complete the entire programme in less than 6 weeks.
There are so many reasons! Most notably:
To satisfy your curiosity about the RAF.
To make a clearer choice on a profession with the RAF.
To focus your educational path.
To build or develop employability skills.
To show recruiters you’re serious about the RAF.
There are many factors that determine a successful application; completing this course demonstrates your interest in joining the RAF and the content includes important information that will help prepare you for your interview and recruiting journey.
Free. Totally free. No cost. No fees.
If you are interested in learning more about the RAF, taking part in exciting activities and experiences or meeting like-minded people, consider joining the RAF Air Cadets.
