Air Transport Auxiliary - Ranks

Ranks

ATA ranking system and equivalent RAF ranks
Rank insignia ATA rank Equivalent RAF rank
Senior Commander Group Captain
Flight Captain Squadron Leader
First Officer Flight Lieutenant
Second Officer Flying Officer
Third Officer Pilot Officer

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