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SHEP MATUNGAMIRE
My name is Squadron Leader y name is Squadron Leader
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Shep Matungamire and I am a
Shep Matungamire and I am a
Communications Engineer
Communications Engineer
currently based at HQ Air There are a lot of diverse roles on
currently based at HQ Air
Command and working
Command and working
in a newly formed o er at the Royal Air Force – meet
in a newly formed
organisation called
organisation called some of the individuals working in
the Rapid Capabilities
the Rapid Capabilities
O ce. I was speci cally
O ce. I was speci cally these exciting jobs…
chosen to be the rst
chosen to be the rst
Comms Engineer within
Comms Engineer within
this organisation and my
this organisation and my
role is to engage, in uence oday’s modern Royal Air Force is the UK’s aerial,
role is to engage, in uence
and provide subject matter
and provide subject matter peacekeeping and ghting force. It is made up of
expertise to enable the e ective
expertise to enable the e ective impressive full-time Regulars and spare-time Reservists
exploitation of Communication Information Systems who come from hugely diverse backgrounds and work
for the prosecution of Air operations in support of Tside-by-side to make a di erence at home and abroad.
the War ghter. I have had a challenging, interesting When it comes to recruitment, our focus is on attracting the best
and diverse working experience during my 15 years in personnel, and ensuring that they’re well taken care of during and
the RAF, namely within the Cyber, Electronic Warfare, after the service in the RAF. The unique skills and values that diverse
Radar and Space environment. individuals bring to the RAF are an essential facet of our business and
I am in a position to make or in uence change, which underpin all we do. Whether at home supporting our communities
has been exciting, rewarding and ful lling. or overseas on operations, we know that our true strength lies in the
diversity of our people. Whatever your academic background, there
are a range of great opportunities in the RAF. Some require minimal
HUMAN RESOURCES quali cations; others require specialist skills, higher quali cations
and/or a degree.
The RAF has more than 50 available roles and multiple career
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BERNICE DZEKASHUERNICE DZEKASHU development opportunities. We employ everyone from Chefs and
I a Photographers, to Cyberspace Communications Systems Technicians,
I am Senior Aircraftwoman m Senior Aircraftwoman
Bernice Dzekashu. Before I
Bernice Dzekashu. Before I Linguists, Doctors and Pilots.
joined the Royal Air Force, I
joined the Royal Air Force, I One route to joining is as an RAF Apprentice – this o ers you
already had an MBA in
already had an MBA in the chance to gain a UK-recognised trade quali cation as part of a
Finance and Accounting challenging and unique career, The RAF is a Top 100 apprenticeship
Finance and Accounting
from the university of provider, has the best apprenticeship completion rate of any national
from the university of
Wales. I am also
Wales. I am also employer (over 99%) and is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
a part-quali ed
a part-quali ed You will receive the very best training and as well as getting paid
chartered accountant
chartered accountant to learn, you’ll have the chance to travel the world, play sport and
with just one course left perform a vital national role.
with just one course left
to complete my chartered You’ll gain a civilian-recognised professional quali cation, and upon
to complete my chartered
accounting programme. completion you’ll also have a guaranteed job in your chosen eld.
accounting programme.
The RAF has been supportive Alternatively, with the appropriate quali cations, you can apply
The RAF has been supportive
and keen to invest in me. I am now considering for a Commission and become an O cer in a wide range of branches
commissioning, to send a message to a lot of highly including Engineering, Intelligence, Air Battle Manager, or Air Tra c
skilled and experienced civilians (like you) that there’s Control among many others.
career in the RAF which is just as rewarding (if not Whatever your role, the Royal Air Force is committed to investing in
more) as any in civvy street. My decision to join the every one of its truly valued personnel.
RAF has been one of the best decisions of my life. My
tness and lifestyle has greatly improve and every day To nd out more, please visit our website:
I proudly wear my uniform, knowing that I am serving
this great country. raf.mod.uk/recruitment/about-the-raf