Junior Ranks and Officers Pilot Scholarship Scheme
Our Junior Rank Pilot Scholarship Scheme (JRPSS) and Junior Officer Pilot Scholarship Scheme (JOPSS) enable the flying clubs of the RAF (RAF Sport Aircraft).
Training is a combination of theory, exams, and in-air instruction.
Through our schemes, young people can acquire Light Aircraft Pilot Licences (LAPL). The best performers receive further training through the Top-Up Scheme.
To date, we have awarded more than 180 JRPSS, 51 extended with the JRPSS TUS and 8 JOPSS. To further enhance training, we have in the past provided funding for two Tecnam aircraft,and from 2025 funded a new scholarship for an individual to achieve Flight Instructor accreditation.
Scholars may also be afforded the opportunity to attend RIAT as a volunteer.
Find out more about the JROPSS.