WSOp question (yes I've tried google and RAF website)
Guys I have a few questions reference WSOp which I’d appreciate if any current or former serving aircrew could answer. Its specifically about the EW stream, careers website is incredibly vague about the details its giving away, I’m ex regular RAF Regt too and still serving guys I’ve spoken too have no idea about the current restructuring. There was quite a good response to a WSOp post on here last year, however I'm curious if anyone has more current knowledge.
I passed CBAT last week however did not score high enough for my first choice of RPAS, however I am more interested in working with ISTAR specifically UAVs than commissioning, I’ve still scored high enough to carry my application forward for ABM or ATC but I’m interested in a more hands on role therefor I’m going to choose WSOp.
Firstly does any have any idea how long the current EW training is (I’m aware there’s no guarantees I’ll be streamed as such), since itsrecent restructuring no one I know (including the AFCO) seem to have any ideas? I’m booked on a Sqn visit to Waddington so I’ll eventually be able to raise these questions myself in the near future, but out of pure interest I’d like a heads up before I go there.
Secondly, is there now a specific stream for UAV ISTAR within EW or an umbrella skill set that could mean postings to other surveillance aircraft?
Finally any ideas why WSOp salary has decreased? I remember many moons ago when I initially joined up WSOp starting salary was around 36k and now it seems to have decreased to 33k? DO WSOp’s still receive the now renamed flying pay also?
I appreciate any help, PM me or reply on this thread if possible.
Cheers.