PVR Timeline...

[Captain Kirk]

Hey Gents/Ladies, it's been a while...!

Gently exploring the 'what next?' question - just for interest, does anyone have recent experience of the PVR timeline for someone with, say, about 30 years in/OF5?

PM if you like. Thanks in anticipation... ;-)

[Whenurhappy]

My only recommendation is not to hesitate, especially if you are wanting to work after leaving the Service. And get on some of the military work placements (Deloitte, HSBC, Barclays). Almost guaranteed show-in for a senior executive appointment.

[Party Animal]

I can only speak from an aircrew perspective which is 12 months but I do believe that this is common across the board. Interestingly, the rules changed not too long ago whereby, the ability to give 6 months notice from the age of 50 has been removed.

The line now is that those with 30+ years of service MAY be able to leave after 6 months depending on service needs. A colleague at WAD who PVR'd on his 54th birthday was refused permission to leave early (in the last 18 months), so Manning are clearly happy to invoke the small print clause when they feel the need to do so.

[The Old Fat One]

A colleague at WAD who PVR'd on his 54th birthday was refused permission to leave early (in the last 18 months),


jeeeezaloooo...how pointless is that?

A fifty year old SNCO/JO with an axe to grind....lol, 18 months of pure entertainment I'd have thought :)

[Just This Once...]

For a gp capt your release authority is COS Pers and booking a slot to explain your reasons for exit and future intentions can considerably ease your path.

b. Officers at or over Age 50 or Completed 30 Years’ Total Service. In recognition of their long service, officers who are aged 50 plus, or those who have completed 30 years’ total service, will normally be permitted to exit having given 6 months’ notice, regardless of the Early Termination (PVR) waiting time for their Branch. The Service reserves the right, however, to retain officers for up to the maximum Early Termination (PVR) waiting time for their Branch, or to decline exit on Early Termination (PVR) terms, in exceptional circumstances. Officers in this category who exit on Early Termination (PVR) terms are not normally subject to the RoS requirements at Chapter 4 Section 4 and Chapter 6 Section 3 but should also be aware of the provisions of paragraph 2301.

Early Termination (PVR) Waiting Periods

7607. Every application will be considered by the RAF Manning Organisation on its individual merits. Applications will be considered in the light of Service requirements and manning levels within the applicants’ particular rank, branch and, where appropriate, specialization. Providing the RoS requirements set out in Chapter 4 Section 4 and Chapter 6 Section 3 are satisfied, the maximum waiting time from the date of the application will normally be no longer than 12 months. However the Service reserves the right to retain officers for more than 12 months in exceptional circumstances.

7608. Officers who apply for release on a date which is less than 12 months from the date of their application and which cannot be approved will be informed that, although they cannot be released on the requested date, approval will normally be given for a date no more than 12 months from the date of their application. If the manning levels and/or Service requirements within an officer’s particular rank, branch or specialisation subsequently change, they may be offered an earlier date. Officers who do not wish to accept an approved date 12 months from the date of application will have their application refused.

I understand that there has been some confusion regarding 'all of one branch' waiting times vs original aircrew branch for more senior officers. Not sure how that played out.

[Captain Kirk]

Sirs, thank you for your very helpful responses - PPRuNe proves its worth yet again - much appreciated!

[Basil]

For amusement only. Set in the olden days - well, about 45 years ago.
"If I PVR, can I have my gratuity pro-rata?"
"No but here's a ground tour and we'll probably give you a Herc command afterwards."
:sad::(
"Pass!"