Rakia practical engineering track (Air Force)מסלול רקיע - הנדסאות לבנות
What the Rakia practical engineering track (Air Force) role asks for, and what it holds
Rakia is a track for women who study for a practical engineer diploma in electricity, electronics or mechanics before enlisting, then serve in technology roles.
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The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
- Kind of role
- Rear
- Branch
- Air Force
- Open to
- Women
- Try-out
- For women
This is what the work of the role holds.
The soldier's enlistment is deferred while she studies at a college for a practical engineer diploma. The IDF pays the tuition, apart from registration fees, improvement fees and external exams.
The diploma is given after passing the certification exams of the government institute for technological training and submitting a final project.
After enlisting, soldiers in the role develop and maintain modern technological systems in various computer environments in the Air Force and the Ground Forces.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1A screening test held by the colleges.
- 2A pre-army screening, by a summons sent to the candidate's home.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Studies last 18 months with deferred enlistment, at the National School for Practical Engineers in Haifa, the Tel Aviv School for Practical Engineers or Ashkelon Academic College. After enlisting, further training of 3 to 4 months follows, according to the field studied.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Service is at bases around the country, in the Air Force and the Ground Forces. Graduates of the track commit to 18 months of career service.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- The track is for women.
- A full matriculation certificate.
- For suitable candidates, the track appears as a choice in the preferences questionnaire.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Suitable soldiers can join instruction and officer tracks.
- Students with excellent results can go on to engineering studies in their field in the academic reserve.
- The profession has job potential in the army's technology array and later in civilian life.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Rakia practical engineering track (Air Force) role ask for?
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
Who can serve as Rakia practical engineering track (Air Force)?
The role is open to women.
Is there a try-out for Rakia practical engineering track (Air Force)?
Yes, for women. The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. A screening test held by the colleges. A pre-army screening, by a summons sent to the candidate's home.
What does the training for Rakia practical engineering track (Air Force) hold?
Studies last 18 months with deferred enlistment, at the National School for Practical Engineers in Haifa, the Tel Aviv School for Practical Engineers or Ashkelon Academic College. After enlisting, further training of 3 to 4 months follows, according to the field studied.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Rakia practical engineering track (Air Force)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.