Find your force as Royal Air Force Reserves campaign for new recruits from Bradford and Leeds
The Royal Air Force Reserves is launching a new campaign to attract people from Leeds and Bradford to join its ranks and find their force – there is an opportunity to find out more at The Broadway Shopping Centre in Bradford on March 22.
Teams from two RAF Reserve Squadrons, 607 and 609 will be showing what life in the force involves at The Broadway retail centre at Bradford on Saturday 22nd March, from 10am - 3pm.
People looking for part-time commitment (with pay) and full-time adventure are invited to come along to the shopping centre to find out more about chefs and drivers’ roles, as well as positions in mechanical and electrical engineering positions.
The campaign is also looking to attract logistics personnel and RAF Reserve Regiment specialists, who are trained in combat tactics, fieldcraft, force protection and more.
Many of the roles offer training, so industry-specific experience is not always needed.
Wing Commander Buckingham, Officer Commanding at Northern Reserve Support Wing, said: “Both 607 and 609 operate from RAF Leeming and the proximity of Bradford and Leeds to the Station, a major centre of activity in the north, means there are a variety of opportunities for personnel to join.
Serving as part-time Reservist you will be working alongside and trained to the same standard as full-time colleagues in the force, RAF Reserves balance their career and personal life with the adventure of military service, supporting the RAF’s mission to protect the nation’s skies and space, and aid crucial national security efforts.
Wing Commander Buckingham added: “RAF Reserves are offered a world of opportunities, which enrich their everyday life.
“They are part of a motivated team, which make a difference and to step in and step up to deliver unrivalled support alongside fellow Reserve and Regular colleagues.”
The RAF Reserves campaign is visible across West Yorkshire in the weeks ahead, including messaging on 20 buses operating across the region.
Helping launch the campaign is Lance Corporal Vinand, an RAF Reserve in the RAF Regiment with 609 Squadron, which is known as the ‘White Rose Squadron’.
Lance Corporal Vinand, who lives in Leeds, said: “As an RAF Reserve I’ve had great opportunities. I’d really recommend people to find out more.”
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