Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 82158

Air Force: Training

Tabled: 14 October 2025
Answered: 22 October 2025

Question

Graeme Downie

LabourDunfermline and Dollar

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many fast jet pilots are expected to complete training and enter front-line service with the RAF in each of the next five years.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones
The number of Royal Air Force (RAF) fast jet pilots that are expected to complete training and commence Operational Conversion Units is based upon the front-line demand for qualified pilots in future years. The RAF actively manage the pilot training pipel...

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