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Old 22nd Aug 2009, 10:35
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Dragging the thread back to the subject.

Do you mean the interview before OASC or the interview at OASC?
The filter interview is really there to see if you're the kind of chap that OASC should have a look at, whereas the interview at OASC is there to see what kind of chap (or chappess) you are.

Swotting up a bit for the filter interview is the best advice I could give, not just on your favoured bit of machinery, Chinook maybe, but all the aircraft that NCA fly. The interview will be a one-on-one with an Officer, although it could be a Warrant Officer/Master Aircrew, and his/her recommendation will be from his/her perception of you during the interview.

The OASC interview (which everyone seems to be afraid of, but shouldn't be) will be in front of a board (3 I think?), the other tests will be marked or assessed by other selection staff so the whole result is a group decision.

Therefore, be smart as advised, have a good base knowledge of the job/aircraft/locations/operations (it doesn't need to be A-Level stuff), have 3 or 4 current affairs subjects up your sleeve as well. Most of all relax and try to give your best.

Good luck!

P.S. Downsizer, you'll have someone's eye out with that.
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