Originally Posted by
mymatetcm
having grafted in northern afcos for 5 years, to get anyone of a standard for OASC or Halton was challenging, for airmen a good 75% would fail the selection test at the first go, from there on in if they passed the interviews, medical and fitness test we may have averaged 1 in 20 successful. This was irrespective of race, gender.we just processed the handoffs we received
That's a sobering read. Trouble is, the level of desired candidate is likely to have options which offer more money, flexibility and progression for a lot less hassle.
I suspect someone researching the definition of air power doesn't take long to conclude that the RAF is in a terrible state, given the extensive coverage in the media (and indeed this forum) of glacial flying training, poor accommodation and numerous discrimination cases involving serving personnel. Hopefully the new CAS will help make the service somewhere people might actually want to join...