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Revol
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I've noticed to be an engineer in the RAF, one of the requirements is a degree. In mechanics I'm guessing?

Also, would the Air Force pay for your degree at uni if you didn't do A-Levels, etc?
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jstagg... no help at all probably he was asking about the RAF not the British army :P
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Crud got my links mixed up haha sorry i'll find the RAF one in a second.
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Did you know you can be an engineer in the Marines, they have their own unit after 32 weeks training, but they are not the best, paras are.
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Revol,

To be an engineering officer you require an engineering degree. You could look at Welbeck College instead of A-levels, or apply for a bursary from the RAF to go to university.

If you want to be a technician doing the hands on maintenance and repairs of aircraft and equipment, no degree is required. I think for this it is 5 GCSE's including a science based subject, English Language and Maths.
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