RAF Interview Questions and Answers used during the Royal Air Force selection process for Airman and Officer candidates.

1. RAF INTERVIEW
QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Sample questions and answers

2. Before we get started, let’s
explore the difference between
a strong applicant and a weak
one.
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3. 1. They research the RAF, its role
and its history.
2. They have a POSITIVE mindset
and attitude.
A Strong Applicant…

4. 3. Prepares responses for the
RAF interview questions.
4. Has good interview technique.
A Strong Applicant…
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5. 1. Is scruffily dressed and has a poor
attitude.
2. Demonstrates poor interview technique
and manners.
3. Does not know what the interview
questions will be.
4. Has little knowledge about the Royal
Air Force of their chosen branch.
A Weak Applicant…

6. RAF INTERVIEW
PREPARATION
CHECKLIST
Positive attitude,
positive mindset and
a great attitude.
Reacts well to
discipline and is
organised.
Dresses appropriately
for the interview (ROLE
MODEL).
Has thoroughly
researched the RAF,
its role and history.
 Knows the questions likely
to be asked.
 Has prepared their own
responses to the interview
questions.
 Demonstrates good
interview technique.

7. INTERVIEW
TECHNIQUE
Failing to make a
POSITIVE 1st
impression!

8. INTERVIEW TECHNIQUEInconsistent EYE contact with the panel…

9. RAF INTERVIEW
PREPARATION
CHECKLIST
Create a POSITIVE
first impression.
A FIRM handshake, if
invited.
Don’t sit down until
invited to do so.
Sit upright in the
interview chair and
be POSITIVE.
 Good EYE CONTACT.
 STRUCTURE your
responses to the RAF
interview questions.
 Have a couple of sensible
questions to ask at the end.

10. Q1. Why do you want to join the
Royal Air Force and why have you
chosen the us over the other
forces?
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11. Q1. I have studied the Royal Air Force
in detail and I am 100% certain this is
the only service I want to join. Whilst
I totally respect all of the services,
the RAF has the history, heritage and
exceptional standards that appeal to
me. I believe, if I am successful, the
RAF will allow me to fulfill my
potential.

12. Q2. What does your family
think of your decision to
join the Royal Air Force?

13. Q2. I have discussed my application
to the RAF with both my family and
my partner. I showed them all the
recruitment literature and the role I
am applying for. I also went through
the Basic Training requirements with
them, so that they understand the
challenges I will face and therefore
will e able to support me along the
way.

14. Q2. They have witnessed first hand
how enthusiastic and determine I am
to succeed, and I have their full
support.
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15. Q3. What responsibilities
have you had in your life so
far?

16. RESPONSIBILITIES
CHECKLIST
Regular tasks
around the home.
Part-time or full-time
employment.
RAF Cadets or other
youth organisations.
Duke of Edinburgh and
member or sporting
teams or organisations.
- Leadership or management roles – or
even shadowing your supervisor to
see what they do!
- Voluntary or charity work.

17. Q4. How do you think you will
cope with the discipline of Royal
Air Force life and will you adapt
well to being away from home for
long periods of time?

18. Q4. I have already started preparing
for these elements in my everyday life.
For example, I now carry out weekly
tasks around the house, including
cleaning, ironing and washing. I also
get up at 5am every morning and go
for a 3 mile run, to make sure I am
prepared for the early starts.

19. Q4. In addition to this, I keep an action plan of
what I need to do each day to learn more
about the Royal Air Force and also the
training I will undergo, if I am successful
during the selection process. Regarding being
away from home, I have some experience of
this with the Cadets and I am confident this
will not be an issue. In fact, I am very much
looking forward to leaving home as soon as
possible.

20. Q5. What do you do in your spare
time and at weekends?

21. SPARE TIME
CHECKLIST
Self-development
and reading books.
Training courses,
either online or
otherwise.
Sports and team
/outdoor activities.
Studying for the RAF
selection process or
examinations.
- Preparing for challenging activities,
such as 3 Peaks Challenge or running a
marathon.
- Organising events or activities (charity
events).

22. Q6. What will your Royal Air Force
training consist of and which parts
in particular will you find the
toughest?

23. Download a copy of the RAF
Basic Training structure online.
- Know how long the training is.
- Know the different phases and what
is involved.
- Identify which elements you will
find toughest and what you are
doing right now to improve.
“I believe I would currently find the physical
aspect the toughest. However, I purchased a
copy of the bleep test and have been
practicing in my spare time. I can now
comfortably reach level 10 on the bleep test.”

24. Q7. What are your weaknesses?

25. ‘I have to be honest, whilst studying for the RAF aptitude tests I
found that I wasn’t particularly good at the sample numerical
reasoning questions. Even though I did alright in my Maths
GCSE at school, I seemed to be struggling with these
questions. Anyway, I didn’t let this deter me in my pursuit to
joining the RAF so I decided to get some personal tuition at my
local college. I managed to find a free evening class that helped
me to understand how to carry out the questions. After a
couple of week’s tuition I soon noticed a big improvement in
my scores and my ability to answer these questions. I’m still
attending the evening classes which I’ve found to be a great
boost to my confidence. I feel very confident that when I do
come to sit the tests I’ll be able to achieve the required scores.’

26. Q8. Name 5 different RAF
airbases and their roles?
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27. ‘During my research I studied the many different airbases and I even managed
to visit a couple of them. The first airbase that I studied is RAF Brize Norton
which is based in Caterton, Oxfordshire. This airbase is the largest in the UK
and from here the RAF operate air transportation services and air-to-air
refuelling operations. In addition to holding large numbers of aircraft such as the
VC10 and the TriStar K1 it is also the home of the Parachute Training School.
Then there is RAF Gibraltar which is manned by RAF staff. There are no aircraft
based there but the airbase is still used by many visiting aircraft. Although I
never visited RAF Gibraltar I am aware of its significance as an RAF base. RAF
Honnington is located at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk and this is the RAF
Regiment depot. Aircraft have not been at this base since 1993. RAF Uxbridge
is based in Middlesex and this is the home of the Number 63 RAF Regiment
Squadron and is also the HQ for Music Services. Finally I studied RAF Odiham
which is located in Hampshire. Based at RAF Odiham are a number of different
Chinook Helicopter Squadrons such as number 7 Squadron, Number 18
Squadron and number 27 Squadron.’

28. Q9. Where in the world is the RAF
operating right now?
Q10. What are the different RAF
ranks and insignia?
Q11. What have you learnt about
your chosen branch?

29. RAF INTERVIEW
QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Sample questions and answers
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