Recruiting a problem
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From: Quite near 'An aerodrome somewhere in England'
totalwaster, I think you'll find that the 'Navy' Hawks are leased to the RN by the RAF, but operated by Serco with ex-military civilian pilots employed by Babcock HCS. 2 are detached to the FW standards unit at Heron.
Flying Hawks in Cornwall for a living - that must be fun!
Flying Hawks in Cornwall for a living - that must be fun!
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From: Devon
BEagle
Naval Flying Standards Flight (Fixed Wing) are based at Yeovilton.
You are indeed right about FRADU, who are at Culdrose, so they can support FOST training exercises by simulating air/missile attack on ships. Even though the Government says there is no threat....hmm.
Perhaps the reason recruitment is a problem is because fewer and fewer members of the public come into contact with members of the Services, and based their opinions on the stereotypes portrayed by the gutter press and the media. Incidentally, have you noticed how there has been an increase in hostile media coverage since that
Campbell returned to office?
Cutbacks don't help either.
Naval Flying Standards Flight (Fixed Wing) are based at Yeovilton.
You are indeed right about FRADU, who are at Culdrose, so they can support FOST training exercises by simulating air/missile attack on ships. Even though the Government says there is no threat....hmm.
Perhaps the reason recruitment is a problem is because fewer and fewer members of the public come into contact with members of the Services, and based their opinions on the stereotypes portrayed by the gutter press and the media. Incidentally, have you noticed how there has been an increase in hostile media coverage since that
Campbell returned to office?Cutbacks don't help either.
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From: Anywhere there's ships and aircraft available
Oh,
Did I mention that it is an intention for RN pilots also to fly in the Joint ASTOR and other such programs.
There is more to fixed wing in the RN than being an ex SHAR pilot.
Anyway back to the thread...
How do we get them in?
Did I mention that it is an intention for RN pilots also to fly in the Joint ASTOR and other such programs.
There is more to fixed wing in the RN than being an ex SHAR pilot.
Anyway back to the thread...
How do we get them in?
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only being in for less than ten years but I believe the banter and good spirits and commarady is still very much here.
Also I dont think I could possibly be paid as much as i get if I worked on a hourly basis in civvy street to be fair most I know who have left regret working for a living.
Government flying restrictions etc to save money I think is a bit a??e but I find it hard to imagine a job that will make me this comfortable without cleaning hazardous waste etc.
How could it have been better in the old days everyone complains it was harder/colder/wetter/more intense when they did it????????
Also I dont think I could possibly be paid as much as i get if I worked on a hourly basis in civvy street to be fair most I know who have left regret working for a living.
Government flying restrictions etc to save money I think is a bit a??e but I find it hard to imagine a job that will make me this comfortable without cleaning hazardous waste etc.
How could it have been better in the old days everyone complains it was harder/colder/wetter/more intense when they did it????????
