The RAF In-Service Degree Scheme

In order to attract more school leavers directly into the Service to train as pilots and navigators, the RAF has joined forces with the Open University (OU) to offer an In-Service Degree Scheme (ISDS). The OU offers a wide variety of supported open learning courses and is one of the top Universities in the country.

The ISDS offers students the opportunity to learn to fly and accumulate credit points towards a degree from RAF training, then go on to complete an OU degree at a later stage in their career. In addition to earning a salary throughout their training, further funding is available for OU courses. The scheme allows maximum flexibility to avoid conflict between the RAF's professional training, operational commitments and individual study needs. Applicants should normally be under 20 years of age on the day they join the RAF.

The RAF is committed to developing its personnel to maximise their potential and to provide opportunities to obtain relevant qualifications. This strategy is very much a part of the RAF's commitment to recruit, train and retain the best.

Further details of the Scheme can be obtained from local Armed Forces Careers Offices or a brochure can be requested from the Scheme Manager:

The University Liaison Officer
Room 227
Trenchard Hall
Royal Air Force
Cranwell
Sleaford
NG34 8HB

Tel: (01400) 266888 or Mil 95751 712612 Ext 6888

E-mail: ulo@cranwell.raf.mod.uk

For information on RAF courses accredited with the OU and CATS points available click on this link

Additional information about the OU can be found on their web site at www.open.ac.uk

To find your nearest AFCO, go to http://www.raf.mod.uk/careers/home.cfm