Photographer
Job description: Photograph everything, from equipment and public relations portraits to reconnaissance photographs from the air
Pay after one year: £17,485
Joining age: 16 – 29
Category: Airmen/airwomen
Usual service: 9 years
Open to: men or women
Similar civilian jobs:
- Commercial and industrial photographer
- Medical photographer
- Photographic laboratory technician
- TV/film/video photographer
Qualifications you need: GCSEs/SCEs at Grade G/6 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths. Qualifications in graphics and an IT-based subject are desirable
Qualifications you can gain: NVQ Level 3 in digital photography and imaging; Advanced Apprenticeship
Nationality: Citizen of the UK or the Republic of Ireland, or a Commonwealth citizen since birth
The job
Photographers support RAF activities worldwide during both peacetime tasks and deployed war operations using modern digital systems. They can also undertake a variety of duties, ranging from identity photographs, photographing engineering faults of ground and air equipment to police photography – even photographing a Royal visit!
With the benefit of training and on-the-job experience (gaining nationally recognised qualifications along the way), RAF Photographers can develop the skills to set up and publish their products on computer networks; they can also be involved in the production of films and videos.
RAF Photographers use photo manipulation software, so candidates should be computer literate. If you are colour blind, you will not be able to join the RAF as a Photographer.
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