1.4G sounds a bit bitter.
Originally Posted by
TommyGun
Hi Everyone
I'm looking into joining the RAF as NC Aircrew. I was in CCF (RAF) at school and then joined TA (RE), went to uni and transferred to UOTC and now I have graduated, I am back in the TA. I also have a PPL.
With this CV we must ask why you want to be NCA? Curious too why the AFCO has not asked that question, may be they did but provided you have your essential 5 GCSE and 2 A-levels a commission open to you. NCA is not an easy or easier option.
There is not a lot of literature on the role of WSOps. Is there any NC Aircrew out there, people who have done selection, or who are doing their training now, who can give me some top tips and handy hints?
Plenty and unlike what 1.4G said they can be found here too.
What other aircraft to crewmen fly in (apart from Hercs, C-17, Merlin, Chinook, Puma, Sea King and Twin Squirrel) and what would their role be on these aircraft?
I don't think Twin Squirrel would count. the obvious one you missed out is Nimrod and also E3 and possibly Sentiel. Again, with your CV, I suspect that the last job you will get would be in the loadmaster/door gunner role.
In interview should I have one aircraft type in mind, or should I have all of them in mind?
Any and all.
(I was told at AFCO to steer clear of the RAF website and use PPRuNe)
Contrary to what 1.4G says, there are people from 55 Sqn and OASC etc that come here too.Read the OASC sticky, there are NCA snippets there too and reconsider your options.