Help Needed: Conversion from RAF to Civilian Pilot
I'm currently a RAF Pilot; one who has been lucky enough to escape the severe cuts we've recently had and the NCO Aircrew are about to experience. I am about to commence Multi-Engine ME training, however the type of aircraft I will put down as my preference is still undecided due to what I explain in the paragraph below.
Although this may seem harsh in the wake of the recent cuts, my aim is to one day in the near future, on a timeline of between 6-9 years convert into the Civlian Charter or Private Airline sectors. I am looking to contact RAF Pilots/Civilian Pilots who have made/worked with a individual who has made this transition and find out what would be the earliest/best time to make this leap of faith.
I am looking for information reguarding if it's possible to transisition for example from a HERCULES/A400M in the future, to an A330/747 and if so conversion exams/ratings which would neeed to be attained. Hours required and return of service to the RAF that would need to be furfilled before exiting.
I must however state the above are all examples which are used to give an idea of potential situations.