I was contacted the other day by a recruiting officer from the RAAF (or the tri-services intake) saying that the Defence Force(s) would be happy to reconsider my application. Please see details of history below.
I was wondering what the situation was at the moment to have such a forward approach to contacting applicants? Is there a mass exodus with the current pilot shortage, do they need pilots that badly as to reverse stated policy (re below)?
I underwent initial flight screening at the introduction of OZBAT testing and was selected 2nd in the national pool for the course I attended. I was very young both in age and maturity looking in retrospect, and opted for the option of DEO over the ADFA scheme. 14 yr ROSO in comparrison to whatever else plus one year for a degree placement... urghhhh scary though for an 18YO that just wanted to fly.
Since then though a lot of water has passed under the bridge. I have got my CPL self funded, an aviation job. 2 degrees, travelled and worked overseas. I am not a lot older than before, and I still believe I have the abilty and moreover the dedication to become a RAAF pilot. But what are the circumstances are behind this reconsideration?
As it was point blank stated to me some years ago, *if you fail flight screening you are not allowed to re-apply*. Considering it is around $15,000 per applicant I guess the process was not on the cheap but the best fun an 18yo could have had.
I did not fail by a lot, but underperformed on my last Mil check ride... and as a consequence had conflicting pass rate estimates from the testing officers and selection panel.
What now is the go with intakes and selections into the RAAF????.... I am currently based overseas but am returning within the month and would like to have any heads up as to the motives of this reconsideration... please feel free to PM or post here. I am not looking for answers or a short cut into what should only be for people who are smart enough to make the grade... just a heads up on the processes and evaluations that have now been put in place, not all information I would like is available on the recrieting website...
Cheers again in advance.....
The 'wanabe' mil pilot, civi.... AH
