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My name is Squadron Leader Shep y name is Squadron Leader Shep There are lots of diverse roles on o er
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Matungamire and I am a Communications
Engineer currently based at HQ Air Command and working in a at the Royal Air Force. Meet some of the
newly formed organisation called the Rapid Capabilities O ce. individuals working in these exciting jobs…
I was speci cally chosen to be the rst Comms Engineer
within this organisation and my role is to engage, in uence oday’s modern Royal Air Force is the UK’s aerial,
and provide subject matter expertise to enable the e ective peacekeeping and ghting force. It’s made up of impressive
exploitation of Communication Information Systems for the full-time Regulars and spare-time Reservists who come
prosecution of Air operations in support of the War ghter. from hugely diverse backgrounds and work side-by-side to
I have had a challenging, interesting and diverse working Tmake a di erence at home and abroad. When it comes to
experience during my 15 years in the RAF, namely within the recruitment our focus is on attracting the best personnel, and ensuring
Cyber, Electronic Warfare, Radar and Space environment. I that they’re well taken care of during and after the service in the RAF.
am in a position to make or in uence change, which has been The unique skills and values that diverse individuals bring to the RAF are
exciting, rewarding and ful lling. an essential facet of our business and underpin all we do. Whether at
home supporting our communities or overseas on operations, we know
that our true strength lies in the diversity of our people. Whatever your
HUMAN RESOURCES academic background, there are a range of great opportunities in the
RAF. Some require minimal quali cations; others require specialist skills,
higher quali cations and/or a degree.
B The RAF has more than 50 available roles and multiple career
BERNICE DZEKASHUERNICE DZEKASHU
I am Senior Aircraftwoman m Senior Aircraftwoman
I a development opportunities. We employ everyone from Chefs and
Bernice Dzekashu. Before I Photographers, to Cyberspace Communications Systems Technicians,
Bernice Dzekashu. Before I
joined the Royal Air Force,
joined the Royal Air Force, Linguists, Doctors and Pilots.
I already had an MBA in
I already had an MBA in One route to joining is as an RAF Apprentice – this o ers you
Finance and Accounting
Finance and Accounting the chance to gain a UK-recognised trade quali cation as part of a
from the University
from the University challenging and unique career. The RAF is a Top 100 apprenticeship
of Wales. I am also a
of Wales. I am also a provider, has the best apprenticeship completion rate of any national
part-quali ed chartered employer (over 99%) and is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. Not only
part-quali ed chartered
accountant with just one
accountant with just one will you gain a civilian-recognised professional quali cation, but upon
course left to complete my
course left to complete my completion you’ll also have a guaranteed job in your chosen eld.
chartered accounting programme You’ll receive the very best training and as well as getting paid to learn,
chartered accounting programme
with ACCA (Association of Chartered Certi ed Accountant). the chance to travel the world, play sport and perform a vital national
The RAF has been supportive and keen to invest in me. I am role. Alternatively, should you have the appropriate quali cations, you
now considering commissioning, to send a message to a lot could apply for a Commission and become an O cer in a wide range of
of highly skilled and experienced civilians like you, that there branches including Engineering, Intelligence, Air Battle Manager, or Air
is a career in the RAF, which is just as rewarding (if not more) Tra c Control, among many others.
as any in civvy street. My decision to join the RAF has been Whatever your role, the Royal Air Force is committed to investing in
one of the best decisions of my life. My tness and lifestyle every one of its truly valued personnel.
has greatly improved and every day I proudly wear my uniform
knowing that I am serving this great country. TO FIND OUT MORE Please visit our website
www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment/about-the-raf
LAWYER
IPHIE MODU
I am Flight Lieutenant Iphie Modu. I started time was that because I loved the law and
my Royal Air Force career in 2004 as a part-time the military, it made perfect sense to
Reservist with No 600 (City of London) RAuxAF combine the two. My interests include
Squadron, RAF Northolt. Following a call to the social justice, youth work and community
Bar of England and Wales in 2009 I joined the development. I also enjoys poetry, amateur
RAF Legal Branch in 2014. My rationale at the eld hockey and fencing.