In the latest episode of our InsideAir podcast, we meet the teams working tirelessly behind the scenes to keep the RAF running, the professionals of Air HR. From recruitment, training, and welfare to pay, career management, and policy, Air HR ensures every aspect of Service life functions effectively, supporting our people so they can remain ready to Fly & Fight in 2025 and beyond. Hear from the professionals modernising our systems and processes. Strengthening how we attract, develop, and look after our people across the Whole Force.
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Today’s RAF is the UK’s aerial, peacekeeping and fighting force. It’s made up of full-time Regulars and spare-time Reserves who come from diverse backgrounds and work side-by-side to make a difference at home and abroad. When it comes to recruitment our focus is attracting the best personnel and ensuring they’re well taken care of during and after their service in the RAF. We offer over 50 careers for professionals ranging from weapons systems operators to aircraft technicians; nursing officers to engineering officers; pilots to logistic officers; and flight operations officers to chefs. However, the opportunity and lifestyle that comes with joining the RAF is bigger than that. Regardless of role, gender, background or qualifications, we offer: • Greater experience and responsibility at a faster rate than in civilian roles • Individual responsibility within a wider team of exceptional individuals • A highly competitive benefits package • World-class training and ongoing development • The chance to work with cutting-edge technology • Opportunity to be part of an equal opportunity organisation listed as one of the Times Top 50 Employers for Women • A culture of camaraderie • Opportunities for adventure training across the globe • Excellent sporting opportunities and facilities
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✈️ Exercise Konkan: Lightning vs Flanker 🇬🇧🇮🇳 Named after India’s western coastline, #ExKonkan brought together elite air power from the UK and India to sharpen combat readiness and deepen interoperability. 📍 Operating from HMS Queen Elizabeth, 617 Squadron deployed: 🔹 6 F-35B Lightning II aircraft They faced a challenging adversary: 🔸 8 Su-30MKI Flankers 🔸 4 Jaguar strike aircraft 🔸 1 Il-78 Mainstay AWACS 📊 Key Stats: 22 aircraft involved in air combat scenarios 4 simulated air-to-air engagements 3 mission profiles tested: defensive screen, strike interdiction, and sensor denial 100+ personnel involved in air planning and execution First time UK F-35s trained against Su-30MKIs in a carrier-launched scenario These mock dogfights tested: ✅ Pilot agility and decision-making ✅ Sensor fusion and countermeasures ✅ Tactics against unfamiliar platforms
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🚀 Lightning Force in Action UK F-35B pilots are pushing fifth-gen air power to the limit in the Indo-Pacific. From stealth and sensor fusion to vertical landings and information sharing in real time - #OpHighmast proves the RAF can fight connected, anywhere. 🧠 “It’s not just flying a jet. It’s commanding information.” - Sqn Ldr Mike Rolls-Royce Lockheed Martin BAE Systems Northrop Grumman
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✈️ Explore a part time career with the RAF Reserves – 39 Roles available! A career as an RAF Reservist can take you across a wide range of departments and specialisations, offering flexibility, adventure, and the chance to make a real difference. Balance your civilian career and personal life with the thrill of RAF service. Join us: https://lnkd.in/eBkDKTGt
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🇬🇧🇫🇷 Middle East: UK & France Fly United for Regional Stability ✈️🌍 Last week, RAF Typhoons and French Rafale jets teamed up under Operation Inherent Resolve 💥, delivering precision air power to counter terrorism and support peace in the region. Across the skies, allied forces continue to operate with professionalism 🤝, precision 🎯, and partnership 🤜🤛 to uphold global security. #FlyandFight #StrongerTogether
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The UK Civil Service People Survey is now open and I encourage all Civil Servants and military line managers to have your say – please take the time to complete this extremely significant survey. It is important to me that our voices are heard.
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🎥 It’s LIVE! 🎥 After spending a week embedded with 1 Air Mobility Wing at RAF Brize Norton, Clive Standen has shared his journey in a new YouTube video. Explore first-hand the skills, discipline, and dedication required to maintain one of the UK’s most critical air mobility units. Watch the full video in the comments, to gain a behind-the-scenes look at life in the Royal Air Force.
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The RAF’s Tactical Air Traffic Control (TacATC) have played a vital role in a large-scale training event designed to test operations in austere and contested environments on NATO’s eastern flank. TacATC teams are highly skilled specialists who deploy rapidly to establish air traffic control services in locations where traditional infrastructure is unavailable. During the exercise, they coordinated a range of air operations, including troop transport, resupply missions, and close air support, ensuring the safe and efficient management of airspace. Exercises like Forest Guardian are essential for refining our skills, enhancing interoperability, and maintaining readiness to operate in the most demanding conditions. Proud to see the professionalism and adaptability of our TacATC teams in action! #JEFtogether #AirPower
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Last week, participants from across Defence came together to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and innovation at the Defence Hackathon 2025. Over an intense 48 hours, participants ranging from seasoned developers to first-time coder, tackled real Defence challenges including: 💡 Helicopter landing zone reconnaissance 📡 Spectrum awareness 🌍 Disaster response coordination 🌦️ Climate change impacts Teams turned bold ideas into working prototypes, with the winning project now advancing with the Defence Digital Foundry. Congratulations to all those who participated.
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The RAF is now hiring Legal Officers. As a Legal Officer, you will advise both commanders and personnel on a range of critical legal issues – from the Court Martial to the law of armed conflict. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e4qRr_VZ
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