Originally Posted by
muppetofthenorth
Unless it's changed in the last few years, UAS flying does not count towards EFT.
It used to, but then it was stopped (around 15ish years ago, iirc).
05/06, iirc. Up to then, EFT was taught on the UAS. Then dedicated EFT sqns were set up which continues to this day (16 Sqn Tutors & 57 Sqn Prefects for the RAF).
Flying for university students is the same package but if you decide to join the RAF as a pilot after completing your degree, then you have to fly EFT again. The better students will miss a few trips because they already meet the standard for that teaching aim.