Rating

Ratings are the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s specially trained workforce, prepared for vital operational roles all over the world. Here’s an overview of how you might fit into that team on board a Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship.

You’ll begin your career as a trainee, where you’ll be learning everything you need to progress further.

Rating:

When you’ve finished your training and have the sea time and reports you need, you’ll progress to a qualified rating.

Leading Hand:

With some experience behind you and further training, you could be promoted to Leading Hand, often managing a small team within your branch.

Petty Officer:

As a Petty Officer, you’ll have responsibility for certain sections within your department.

Chief Petty Officer:

The rank of Chief Petty Officer gives you more responsibility within the team, with the officers relying heavily on your skills and experience. You will also be able to apply for a 3 year position on shore within our training establishments.

Two years after you qualify as a rating if you show the right commitment, skills and academic ability, you may also have the chance to become an officer.

Are you ready to start your career as a rating?