A High-Flying Insight: Air & Defence Students Visit RAF Cosford

Our Air and Defence College students recently traded the classroom for the hangar with an immersive visit to RAF Cosford, the UK’s premier site for technical training. 

This trip provided a unique window into the high-tech world of the Royal Air Force, allowing students to see firsthand how their current studies translate into vital roles within national security and global aviation.

During the visit, students explored the immense breadth of engineering and technology career pathways available to them. From mechanical and avionic systems to sophisticated communications and cyber roles, the visit highlighted that a career in the RAF is about much more than just flying, it’s about maintaining the cutting-edge technology that keeps the fleet airborne. 

Students heard from experts who were on hand to explain the progression routes available after college, giving our students a clear roadmap for their future professions.

The highlight for many was the opportunity to get up close and personal with a range of iconic aircraft and specialised equipment. Seeing these machines in a maintenance environment allowed students to appreciate the scale and complexity of the kit they could one day be responsible for. This hands-on exposure is invaluable, bridging the gap between classroom learning and the reality of working in a fast-paced, high-stakes technical environment.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the team at RAF Cosford for providing our Air and Defence students with such an invaluable and immersive look into the future of aviation.