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Recruiting now from the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes University, the University of Reading and Bucks New University.

https://recruitment.raf.mod.uk/university-air-squadrons Oxford University Air Squadron exists as a training unit within the Royal Air Force and primarily provides basic flying training, force development and adventurous training (such as skiing, climbing, parachuting) to undergraduate students at the universities of Oxford, Oxford Brookes and Reading. The squadron also takes part in charity work and many varied sporting activities, including competitions against the other UAS' from across the UK. The squadron is attached to RAF Benson where the flying takes place and has a Town Headquarters in Oxford where weekly training nights are held.

05/10/2026

We are also proud to announce the wonderful OUAS OICs who will be helping our senior team with organising everything the squadron involves, from flying to adventure training to sport!

There are so many roles involved that we also have a second post of OICs on the way…

Scroll through and see what they have loved doing on the Squadron and what they hope to achieve this year!

04/10/2026

We are proud to announce the amazing acting pilot officers who will be leading our senior team this year on OUAS!
They have demonstrated amazing leadership skills already and we are excited to see what they will do this year!

If taking on a role like this is something you would love to do in the future, follow the links in our bio to read about the University Air Squadron and apply TODAY as applications are still OPEN!

02/10/2026

In case you forgot… applications for OUAS are STILL OPEN so apply ASAP!

If you go to Oxford Uni and you have any questions at all, then come and ask them in person to our lovely students at the Oxford Uni FRESHERS FAIR from the 7th-8th October at Examination Schools and bring your friends along too!

29/09/2026

Several students recently enjoyed a great day helping out at RAF Odiham Families Day!

They helped staff the Tutor Display Team stand engaging with the station’s community and talking about what opportunities are available through the UAS.
Some of the students also enjoyed helping to do the commentary for the Tutor Air display!

Thanks for having us RAF Odiham Official!

17/09/2026

Massive congratulations to Off Cdt Bristow on completing his first solo sortie! This is an amazing achievement, well done!

Flying makes up one of many parts of life in the UAS - if you want to find out what else is involved, follow the RAF recruitment link in our bio to read about it.

16/09/2026

Congratulations to APO Penman for completing her first solo sortie!

This takes a lot of time and dedication so well done!

As well as providing flying opportunities, the UAS involves ground training, helping members to develop valuable leadership skills, confidence and resilience. Follow the RAF recruitment link in our bio to learn more!

08/09/2026

OUAS will be attending our partner University Fresher Fairs over the next two months!
Make sure you get down on the days to visit our students and find out all about OUAS. It is also a perfect chance to ask our current students any questions you have regarding selection, activities or anything OUAS.

Our first Freshers Fair is Oxford Brookes University on the 18th of September in the JHB Building.

Make sure you get down on the days to visit our students and find out all about OUAS. It is also a perfect chance to ask our current students any questions you have regarding selection, activities or anything OUAS.

Our second Freshers Fair is University of Reading on the 23rd of September in the 3SIXTY.
Make sure you get down on the days to visit our students and find out all about OUAS. It is also a perfect chance to ask our current students any questions you have regarding selection, activities or anything OUAS.

Our third Freshers Fair is Buckinghamshire New University on the 30th of September in the Atrium.
Make sure you get down on the days to visit our students and find out all about OUAS. It is also a perfect chance to ask our current students any questions you have regarding selection, activities or anything OUAS.

Our final Freshers Fair is The University of Oxford on the 7th and 8th of October in the Examination Schools Building.
Make sure you get down on the days to visit our students and find out all about OUAS. It is also a perfect chance to ask our current students any questions you have regarding selection, activities or anything OUAS.

07/09/2026

Our 2026 Summer camp concluded a few weeks back. Watch this short video to hear about some of the things we got up to. You could get involved by joining OUAS, apply today via the link in our bio or by searching University Air Squadron in our broswer.

06/09/2026

During our summer camp, students were lucky enough to enjoy a Chinook passenger flight with 28 Sqn. This involved confided spaces training, showing the students the multi-crew dynamic of helicopters. Later in the week, another group of students had the opportunity to witness underslung loads training - from inside and below the Chinook! What an experience, and an experience you really can't get anywhere else.

So apply to OUAS and you could get the opportunity to get a passenger trip on some of the RAFs aircraft. Join now via the link in our bio or search University Air Squadron in your browser.

27/08/2026

Read what current OUAS students have to say about their experience of the squadron!

This can be part of your university experience too

so apply for the Oxford University Air Squadron now using the link in our bio or by searching RAF recruitment UAS!

(Available to students at Oxford Brookes University, University of Oxford, University of Reading or Buckinghamshire New University)

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