Best way to get into the RAF
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Best way to get into the RAF
Hi, im 18 and just waiting for my exams to be over at college so i can apply for officer and then pilot training in the RAF. Ive got loads of leaflets sent to me explaining about the aptitude tests and things, and i think i can get through them OK.
However, im worried about the interview part where they ask you about the RAF itself and current affairs (mainly the RAF questions) as i don't really know much at present. So how can i have the best chance of getting through this and passing, for exmaple what books are good to read and where can i get them? What sort of questions are they likly to ask and how can i best prepare!
Any help would be great,
Thanks, Jim
However, im worried about the interview part where they ask you about the RAF itself and current affairs (mainly the RAF questions) as i don't really know much at present. So how can i have the best chance of getting through this and passing, for exmaple what books are good to read and where can i get them? What sort of questions are they likly to ask and how can i best prepare!
Any help would be great,
Thanks, Jim
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Go to your local CIO (Careers Information Office) if that's what its still called and they should give you lots of info/booklets/DVDs etc. Also try contacting your nearest RAF Station (preferably an active flying one)to arrange a visit to a squadron. PS If you are going into print use your spelchucker and take your time whilst typing as we all have keyboards which don't spell and it dont look very professional.
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Back in the day when I applied I found it helpful to read the broadsheet newspapers. Then doing a little background info search on the origins of some of the events.
For example I was asked about the Kurds in Northern Iraq, why were they there, what made the situation as it is etc.
So think the same for any region in the world and ask yourself why. You should have enough time between now and possible interview to get upto speed on what is going on in the world.
Oh and learn everything you can about the RAF as it stands now, aircraft in use, bases world wide, reasons for the bases etc. current threats.
For example I was asked about the Kurds in Northern Iraq, why were they there, what made the situation as it is etc.
So think the same for any region in the world and ask yourself why. You should have enough time between now and possible interview to get upto speed on what is going on in the world.
Oh and learn everything you can about the RAF as it stands now, aircraft in use, bases world wide, reasons for the bases etc. current threats.
Jimmy,
You've coincidentally asked your reasonable question on Pprune on the serving officers' "Be Bitter and Twisted" evening.
Picking out the genuine comments will be a useful start for a career of spotting bulls**tters from the good guys. There will be plenty of each.
Find out all the RAF's current deployments and what they've got there- Harriers in Afghanistan etc- and stand in Smith's and read the Air Force mag for free. It's the in house propaganda, so it won't hurt your case.
Good luck, if you're successful, you'll have a great time.
CG
You've coincidentally asked your reasonable question on Pprune on the serving officers' "Be Bitter and Twisted" evening.
Picking out the genuine comments will be a useful start for a career of spotting bulls**tters from the good guys. There will be plenty of each.
Find out all the RAF's current deployments and what they've got there- Harriers in Afghanistan etc- and stand in Smith's and read the Air Force mag for free. It's the in house propaganda, so it won't hurt your case.
Good luck, if you're successful, you'll have a great time.
CG
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In my Joint experience the average WRAF is better looking than the average WRN, and more likely to be wearing webbing underneath!
Jimmy, if light blue isn't your colour avoid the banter and Fly Navy in a GR7 (usually faster than 120kts!)
In my Joint experience the average WRAF is better looking than the average WRN, and more likely to be wearing webbing underneath!
Jimmy, if light blue isn't your colour avoid the banter and Fly Navy in a GR7 (usually faster than 120kts!)