Bump:
For those that do not routinely look at the OASC thread there is some good gen there by onefifty about recruitment of WSOp and Pilots - basically none.
"Due to the fewer officer vacancies currently within the RAF, it has been decided that for applications processed from 1 Jan 1011, the academic requirement will be increased to 2 x 'A' levels grade A-C and 5 x GCSC grades A-C. For the aptitude branches (Pilot, ABM, ATC & Int), the maths must be at least grade B.
NON-COMMISSIONED AIRCREW/SNCO ATC
for WSOps hence for the foreseeable future we will not be recruiting for this role. When we do recommence, the academic requirement will remain at 5 x GCSE Grade A-C, one of which must be maths at grade B. NCO ATC will also have this increased academic requirement.
A note on Pilot recruitment:
it is not envisaged that any new recruit pilots will commence employment in the RAF before July 2012. Potential "
There is a bit more on the OASC thread but clearly there will be no competition from civilians for any available posts. Equally, unless the training schools have a moratorium, there will be vacancies in the system for retraining.