Question 1

Is Royal Air Force a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Royal Air Force has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 1,736 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 2% over the last 12 months. 66% of employees would recommend working at Royal Air Force to a friend and 40% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Royal Air Force have been left by employees working as Officer Cadet, Cyberspace Communication Specialist and SNCO.

Question 2

Does Royal Air Force pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Royal Air Force employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Royal Air Force. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Royal Air Force?

Accepted Answer

66% of Royal Air Force employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Royal Air Force 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Royal Air Force?

Accepted Answer

Avionics Technician (49), Aircraft Technician (47), Aircraft Maintenance Technician (40), ICT Technician (33), Engineer (32), Officer (29), Aircraft Engineer (26), RAF (23), Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor (22), RAF Officer (22), Mechanical Engineer (21), Aircraft Mechanic (19), Pilot (19), Intelligence Analyst (17), Technician (16)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Royal Air Force according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Good training and investment from the company" ((in 95 reviews)); "Good pension and lots of benefits." ((in 82 reviews)); "Some great opportunities for career development through externally sourced training with funding to help completion." ((in 77 reviews)); "good pay and pensions." ((in 63 reviews)); "Great job security and job prospect" ((in 52 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Royal Air Force according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Poor work / life balance" ((in 43 reviews)); "Management can be poor and ruin the experience" ((in 42 reviews)); "Long hours and deployments." ((in 36 reviews)); "poor leadership" ((in 12 reviews)); "Low morale in particular areas of trade" ((in 9 reviews))

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Royal Air Force locations?

Accepted Answer

London, Lincoln, Oxford, Brize Norton, Lossiemouth, Coningsby, Odiham, Marham, High Wycombe, Leeming Bar, Carterton, King's Lynn, Cosford, Birmingham, Bristol, Peterborough, North Yorkshire, Benson, Halton, Basingstoke, Cranwell, Waddington, Leeds, Southampton, Huntingdon, Norwich, Wolverhampton, Elgin, Telford, Bury St Edmunds

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