Royal Air Force Employee Reviews about "opportunities to travel"
Updated 11 Nov 2020
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Stephen Hillier
98 Ratings
Pros
"Lots of opportunities to travel" (in 52 reviews)
"Great opportunities for extra curricular activities, sport, adventurous training, personal development" (in 46 reviews)
Cons
"can spend lots of time away from family" (in 77 reviews)
"Away from home a lot but that’s what you sign up for" (in 55 reviews)
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"Amazing career"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Royal Air Force full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
Excellent pay, working conditions, personal development and travel opportunities.
Cons
Long periods away from family.
Continue reading"Good"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I worked at Royal Air Force full-time
Pros
Great opportunities to travel and work within a fantastic team.
Cons
Time away from home for months at a time.
Pros
Some travel opportunities Good amount of annual leave
Cons
Lack of control of your life No ability to plan ahead Privilege culture
"Fantastic employer and career opportunities"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Royal Air Force full-time
Pros
Extensive managerial and functional responsibility at early stage in career. Travel opportunities. Great team environment.
Cons
Need to be able to operate in a high pressured environment.
"Not for everyone."
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at Royal Air Force full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
Lots of opportunities to travel. Secure. Lots of help with learning new things.
Cons
Last minute late finishes and working weekends.
Continue reading"RSF"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I have been working at Royal Air Force full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
travel opportunities, sport, social, adventure training
Cons
away from home, long commuting
"Great career... If you’re younger."
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Royal Air Force full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Fantastic travel opportunities; Great friends; Exceptional training; Facilities; Competitive salary.
Cons
Time away from home; Destabilisation of constantly moving from post to post; Very demanding of partners/spouses; Difficult to get out if you’re unhappy in the role.
"Qualifications and Expirence"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at Royal Air Force full-time
Pros
good experience and travel opportunities. good pay
Cons
living standards, food, promotion structure
Continue reading"You can do better"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at Royal Air Force full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
Worthwhile role, opportunities to travel and gain experience.
Cons
Unless you’re a senior officer, your contribution isn’t valued or appreciated.
Continue reading"Top job and exciting flying"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at Royal Air Force full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
Camaraderie and exciting travel opportunities. Excellent chance for professional development.
Cons
A lot of time away from the family.
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