RAF College Cranwell

3 Flying Training School (3 FTS) has its headquarters at RAF College Cranwell in Hangar 30.  The School is responsible for Elementary Flying Training (EFT) and Multi-Engine Pilot Training (MEPT), including Mission Crew (Fixed wing and ISTAR) and RPAS, for all of the three UK armed forces.  Furthermore, EFT/MEPT is also offered to foreign military aircrew from selected overseas countries.  RAF military pilots and Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS) pilots undergo EFT flying the Grob 120TP Prefect 57 under the UK MFTS; or on the Grob 115E Tutor aircraft, utilised by 16 Squadron under contract by Babcock. 

On completion of EFT, pilots are streamed to their Service requirements for fast jet, rotary or multi-engine training, according to ability and Service needs.

45 Squadron trains multi-engine pilots and Weapon Systems Operators (WSOps) on the Embraer Phenom also provided under the United Kingdom Military Flying Training System (UK MFTS) Contract with Ascent as the Service Provider. After successful completion of MEPT or RC Training, the students are awarded their pilot wings or RC brevet and are streamed to the various front-line operational conversion units.

No 6 Flying Training School was re-formed at RAF College Cranwell, Lincolnshire on 7^th September 2015, to oversee the activities of the RAF University Air Squadrons (UAS) and Air Experience Flights (AEF). 
 
The 15 University Air Squadrons spread across Great Britain and Norther Ireland, alongside 13 Air
Experience Flights, operate a fleet of 91 Grob G1115E aircraft named the Tutor T1 by the UK military.

The Central Flying School (CFS) was established on 12 May 1912.  On behalf of Defence, CFS
develops, delivers and promotes the highest standards of flying and flying instruction, in the
synthetic and live environments, on fixed, rotary wing and relevant remotely piloted air systems. 
Today, CFS consists of Exam Wing and the Smith-Barry Academy (SBA).  SBA delivers a range of
aircrew instructor courses and also covers Flying Training Research and Development, AP3456
and Human Performance.

HQ RAF Air Cadets manages both the community-based Air Training Corps (ATC) and the school-based Combined Cadet Force (RAF). Within the ATC there are six regional HQs, 34 wing HQs and 921 squadrons throughout the UK and at five locations overseas.  The Combined Cadet Force (RAF) has 220 units in both state and public schools in the UK and at three locations overseas.  In total there are 55,000 cadets and volunteers, a flying training school and two adventure training centres which are all managed by HQ RAFAC.  The RAFAC is a world-class uniformed training organisation which is often used by other nations to model their own cadet forces and it is a leader in the provision of training to young people aged 12-19 years.

Stationed at RAF College Cranwell since its formation in 1920, The Band of the Royal Air Force College enjoys international recognition through musical excellence both on parade and on the concert platform. As one of three bands in Royal Air Force Music Services, its mission is to provide optimum musical support for the RAF in order to enhance public perception, support State Ceremonial and to further Defence and National interests.

The Band of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force was formed with the intention to support the regular Royal Air Force Music Services to ensure maximum operational effectiveness as part of the Royal Air Force Engagement Strategy. The Headquarters based at RAFC Cranwell is staffed by four FTRS personnel who provide the support and experience to attract and retain Part Time Voluntary Reserve Musicians into the Royal Auxiliary Air Force. (Link to RAF Recruitment)

The Air Warfare School is part of the Air Warfare Centre at RAF Waddington and is a Lodger Unit at RAFC Cranwell. The School provides operationally focussed and joint-minded Individual Training and Education in Air Warfare. Our courses include Targeting, Weapons, Space, Electronic Warfare, and Air Operations Planning. We deliver to over 1000 students from across the UK Armed Forces, and our international partners, each year.