Welcome to Bristol UAS
Formed in 1941, the squadron's role is to provide flying training to high calibre university undergraduates who might join the RAF or the RAuxAF. Under the new UAS organisation, those selected for the UAS will no longer be designated as air or ground branch members. UAS flying will be available to all UAS cadets. Formal Elementary Flying Training will be conducted elsewhere for those going on to be RAF pilots and this will follow Initial Officer Training. A recent study has re-emphasized the value of the UASs, not only recruiting officers and aircrew for the RAF but also in developing future leaders, whatever their chosen career.
What we do
In addition to a very high standard of flying instruction by service instructors, squadron members orgainse and take part in many sports and adventure training activities. Past expeditions have included trekking in Corsica, winter skiing in the French Alps and multi activity adventurous training based at Lake Garda in Italy. In addition, as part of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, squadron members are eligible for adventure training offered by all three services.
What we expect in return
By far the best part, from the students point of view is that all of this training is free. Students are paid an attendance allowance and there is no commitment to join the Royal Air Force at the end of their degrees. What we do ask is that you attend the squadron regularly to fly as well as Tuesday evenings for ground training. Many members do choose to apply for sponsorship with the RAF or direct entry after graduation and the squadron provides training to help them with selection.
Interested?
If you're tempted by the thought of spending your days at 5000 feet experiencing aerobatics or flying navigational exercises through the Welsh mountains please take a look at our recruitment page. There are nationality and medical requirements to satisfy but, beyond that, we welcome applications from everyone.
