JoJo,
As a recent flying instructor at BFTS , and having sat on a few pilot selection boards I offer the following advice;
Understand the career you are looking at undertaking. You will probably be involved in military operations. How do you feel about this ? You may drop bombs in anger, deliver special forces behind enemy lines etc.
Know the RAAF structure, its aircraft, squadrons and bases. Know the names of the RAAF Commanders.
Know the role of a pilot in the RAAF. (More paperwork (blunt stuff) than flying these days)). What "secondary duties" or other roles does a pilot have in the squadron?
What do you want to fly? Why? What if that doesn't happen? What if you fail pilots course?
Study current affairs and know changes occuring in defence. (alot happening at the moment!!)
But most importantly, be HONEST. INTEGRITY is essential and a requirement. If you don't know, say "I don't know".
Flight Screening in Tamworth;
Work hard and give 100%. A keen, eager attitude shines.
Listen to directives and perform tasks as requested. Pilot candidates must be adaptable to the RAAF way of flying.
Show leadership yet humility.
Enjoy! PM John Howard is paying.
Hope this helps. Good luck !