Air Force: Training
2026-06-23 · Ministry of Defence · 12763 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the current average length of time taken for RAF personnel to complete fast jet training.
Answer
The current average length of time for trainee Fast Jet pilots who finished Initial Officer Training in September 2025 to complete Fast Jet training and joining a front-line Operational Conversion Unit is forecasted to be 46 months. This forecast is subje...