All you will need to know here about the ranks of the Royal British Air Force, along with rank insignia. High-res images of the rank insignia of the United Kingdom Air Force Ranks. A list of Royal Air Force Ranks is also added here for better understanding of the rank hierarchy of the UK Air Force.
Royal Air Force Ranks and Insignia
The Royal Air Force (RAF) uses a structured system of commissioned officer and non-commissioned ranks. Below is a visual list of RAF ranks arranged by category and progression.
Royal Air Force Commissioned Officer Ranks
01Pilot Officer
- 02
Flying Officer
- 03
Flight Lieutenant
- 04
Squadron Leader
- 05
Wing Commander
- 06
Group Captain
- 07
Air Commodore
- 08
Air Vice-Marshal
- 09
Air Marshal
- 10
Air Chief Marshal
- 11
Marshal of the Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force Non-Commissioned Aircrew Ranks
- 01
Sergeant Aircrew
- 02
Flight Sergeant Aircrew
- 03
Master Aircrew
Royal Air Force Other Ranks
- 01
Air Specialist (Class 2)
- 02
Air Specialist (Class 1)
- 03
Air Specialist (Class 1) Technician
- 04
Lance Corporal RAF Regiment
- 05
Corporal
- 06
Sergeant
- 07
Chief Technician
- 08
Flight Sergeant
- 09
Warrant Officer
Note: Rank names and insignia can be subject to official changes. For the most current information, consult the official Royal Air Force source.
