Re: Fighter Control - A Dark Art?
Orville,
This is classic OASC policy to offer you FC first. They will offer you the Branch that they are having problems filling, they did it to me! Think carefully my friend before jumping in.
If you really want to play with aeroplanes then go down the ATC route. At least there will be opportunities for you in Civvy street when you leave. After all, Mil & Civil ATC is all about keeping aircraft apart and not as in the case of FC, bringing them together. As we speak, the RAF/RN Mil ATCO's under training at Shawbury are way ahead on ESARR 5 (European Safety & Regulatory Requirements), something the FC Branch are dragging their heals on.
While FC serves it's purpose for the Mil, you are not going to have much to put on your CV when you come to leave. Good luck in your application and feel free to PM me if you have any questions on the RAF Air Traffic Control Branch.