ftb5107
11th Jun 2005, 23:30
Hi Everyone,
I was wondering if I could get some feedback on
joining up with the RAF reserves. I'm a Canadian born
citizen, have a BSc in Physics, a diploma in
engineering tech, and engineering experience. Also
working on an MSc in engineering through distance
education. I'm interested in contributing to the RAF
in an engineering or technical capacity.
I checked out the engineer officer position, but it
seems to be very competitive. Is this true ? Does
anybody know of anyone working in this capacity in the
RAF reserves ? Does anybody know of people working in
technical positions in the RAF reserves, like
troubleshooting UAVs, or air defence systems ?
How are their jobs ? Are they treated respectably by
regular members ? How easy is it to advance one's career
as a reservist compared to a regular ?
I get the feeling I'd have a harder time getting in
because I'm Canadian, and have never lived in the UK.
To add to that I've got no military experience.
Thank-you very much for any contribution from anyone.
Mike
I was wondering if I could get some feedback on
joining up with the RAF reserves. I'm a Canadian born
citizen, have a BSc in Physics, a diploma in
engineering tech, and engineering experience. Also
working on an MSc in engineering through distance
education. I'm interested in contributing to the RAF
in an engineering or technical capacity.
I checked out the engineer officer position, but it
seems to be very competitive. Is this true ? Does
anybody know of anyone working in this capacity in the
RAF reserves ? Does anybody know of people working in
technical positions in the RAF reserves, like
troubleshooting UAVs, or air defence systems ?
How are their jobs ? Are they treated respectably by
regular members ? How easy is it to advance one's career
as a reservist compared to a regular ?
I get the feeling I'd have a harder time getting in
because I'm Canadian, and have never lived in the UK.
To add to that I've got no military experience.
Thank-you very much for any contribution from anyone.
Mike