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Hey Mudrat 02. I didn't do advanced maths and only got average marks in everything else, which is below the required entry level. (If i did do it i am sure i wouldn't remember it now anyway) They have asked for all further education documents so hopefully they will have some weight. I guess we will find out soon.
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Sorry to burst your bubble, but 2U Advanced Maths is the minimum.
ADF Pilot Selection Agency: Royal Australian Air Force
ADF Pilot Selection Agency: Royal Australian Air Force
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Hi everyone,
I am interested in becoming a RAAF pilot in the future but I am a little concerned about the medical. While I do not have any current medical conditions I still need to complete my VCE and I am a little hesitant to put in another two years of study at TAFE to discover that I may not meet the medical requirements to become a pilot.
Has anyone been faced with any unexpected medical problems after they applied? Would it be an idea to look for a place that will do a similar medical?
Thanks,
Jessica
I am interested in becoming a RAAF pilot in the future but I am a little concerned about the medical. While I do not have any current medical conditions I still need to complete my VCE and I am a little hesitant to put in another two years of study at TAFE to discover that I may not meet the medical requirements to become a pilot.
Has anyone been faced with any unexpected medical problems after they applied? Would it be an idea to look for a place that will do a similar medical?
Thanks,
Jessica
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Jessica,
If you're within the height and weight requirements, and you don't have any major medical issues then the medical should not be a problem. Personally I don't think it's worth worrying about, best to save your thoughts for the things in your control (ie., Interviews and testing).
If you're within the height and weight requirements, and you don't have any major medical issues then the medical should not be a problem. Personally I don't think it's worth worrying about, best to save your thoughts for the things in your control (ie., Interviews and testing).
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Thanks Blackbird,
I don't have any major medical issues and I meet the height and weight requirements without a problem. I guess I'm just a little worried about it as it is one of the only things out of my control. I suppose I should just focus on the more important things and just try to stay healthy.
I would like to know if anyone had any problems that they didn't expect in that regards though if anyone is up to sharing.
I don't have any major medical issues and I meet the height and weight requirements without a problem. I guess I'm just a little worried about it as it is one of the only things out of my control. I suppose I should just focus on the more important things and just try to stay healthy.
I would like to know if anyone had any problems that they didn't expect in that regards though if anyone is up to sharing.
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Stop worrying
I would like to know if anyone had any problems that they didn't expect in that regards though if anyone is up to sharing.
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Thanks DBTW,
I'm going to stop worrying about it and worry about the more important things. It is a rather silly thing to be worrying about considering.
Another question I have is about the instrument reading test that is part of the recruitment process. It appears to be one of the things that a lot of people seem to have a bit of trouble with. Does anyone have any ideas where I can get some practice for it?
Thanks,
Jessica
I'm going to stop worrying about it and worry about the more important things. It is a rather silly thing to be worrying about considering.
Another question I have is about the instrument reading test that is part of the recruitment process. It appears to be one of the things that a lot of people seem to have a bit of trouble with. Does anyone have any ideas where I can get some practice for it?
Thanks,
Jessica
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Thanks Tony,
I'll give that a go. It shouldn't be too hard to find a few images to work with. I wish I could manage 80+ hours myself but unfortunately I don't have that option.
I'll give that a go. It shouldn't be too hard to find a few images to work with. I wish I could manage 80+ hours myself but unfortunately I don't have that option.
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Help in getting into the ADF
Just some help would be greatly appreciated.
I have always wanted to join the ADF but for one thing or another it just hasnt happened. I didnt do year 11 and 12 which is my concern,
I did complete a trade when I left school and am a light automotive mechanic and I also have a real interest in aviation, I went and completed my commercial pilots licence with a multi engine instrument rating and a instructor rating and as much as I am enjoying flying where I'm I still would like to join the ADF and fly there. Ideally I would like to fly C-130's or C-17's, is there any ways around the year 11 and 12 requirement or is there any courses the ADF accept as equal to 11 and 12 subjects?
Any help is greatly appreciated
Andy 05
I have always wanted to join the ADF but for one thing or another it just hasnt happened. I didnt do year 11 and 12 which is my concern,
I did complete a trade when I left school and am a light automotive mechanic and I also have a real interest in aviation, I went and completed my commercial pilots licence with a multi engine instrument rating and a instructor rating and as much as I am enjoying flying where I'm I still would like to join the ADF and fly there. Ideally I would like to fly C-130's or C-17's, is there any ways around the year 11 and 12 requirement or is there any courses the ADF accept as equal to 11 and 12 subjects?
Any help is greatly appreciated
Andy 05
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october fsp
In response to October FSP, I think it is panelled in the next couple of weeks. I passed my assessment day back in late June but due to a couple of medical hiccups, my file didn't make it to PSA until early August which means I missed the August FSP(SSO).
I got a letter only last week saying my file was recieved. I rang them and was told that the October Course will be panelled in the next 2-3 weeks. So I have my fingers and toes crossed!
Chris
I got a letter only last week saying my file was recieved. I rang them and was told that the October Course will be panelled in the next 2-3 weeks. So I have my fingers and toes crossed!
Chris
Andy 05
There are a lot of smart people around,
some with qual's some without. The ADF uses things like the Edu requirements to filter the mass wanting to be a pilot. I don't think there is any way around it. You need a YR 12 Edu in the right subjects. There maybe course that the ADF accept but I cannot help you there.
There are a lot of smart people around,
some with qual's some without. The ADF uses things like the Edu requirements to filter the mass wanting to be a pilot. I don't think there is any way around it. You need a YR 12 Edu in the right subjects. There maybe course that the ADF accept but I cannot help you there.
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Guys & Gals,
Thought I might leave some information on here that maybe able to help future applicants out just like it has been an enormous help to me.
I started my application last September, and mainly because I don't live near a recruiting center, it took a while for things to progress. I was notified in July that I had been fortunate enough to be offered a spot on the August FSP. The 2 weeks were amazing and very challenging. I had a great time, met some great people and learned a hell of lot about flying and myself.
I wont spoil all the details for all you that are waiting to go down to Tamworth, but I will say that it is what you make of it. You can easily do nothing down there and just float by, but your scores will represent this and your only cheating the people that have not been offered a spot and who would of made the most of the oppurtunity. You are not going to be able to do what they ask of you 'perfectly'. But you need to show that you are capable of learning and able to listen. The more you work your ass off on the ground, the more this will help you in the air.
I was only home 8 days when I got the call from PSA advising that I had again been fortunate enough to be offered a spot in the October intake for the RAAF (as long as my eyes pass this Tuesday).
The flying you will do at Tamworth, you most likely will never get the oppurtunity to do again. So, enjoy it and make the most of it!!!!!
All the best.
Cheers.
Thought I might leave some information on here that maybe able to help future applicants out just like it has been an enormous help to me.
I started my application last September, and mainly because I don't live near a recruiting center, it took a while for things to progress. I was notified in July that I had been fortunate enough to be offered a spot on the August FSP. The 2 weeks were amazing and very challenging. I had a great time, met some great people and learned a hell of lot about flying and myself.
I wont spoil all the details for all you that are waiting to go down to Tamworth, but I will say that it is what you make of it. You can easily do nothing down there and just float by, but your scores will represent this and your only cheating the people that have not been offered a spot and who would of made the most of the oppurtunity. You are not going to be able to do what they ask of you 'perfectly'. But you need to show that you are capable of learning and able to listen. The more you work your ass off on the ground, the more this will help you in the air.
I was only home 8 days when I got the call from PSA advising that I had again been fortunate enough to be offered a spot in the October intake for the RAAF (as long as my eyes pass this Tuesday).
The flying you will do at Tamworth, you most likely will never get the oppurtunity to do again. So, enjoy it and make the most of it!!!!!
All the best.
Cheers.
FSP
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Hey The Dos.
How's it going? I just received my offer for FSP this morning as well. I'll be attending between the 10th and 24th. How about you?
Take it easy,
KuneDo.
How's it going? I just received my offer for FSP this morning as well. I'll be attending between the 10th and 24th. How about you?
Take it easy,
KuneDo.
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John,
Depends on when the distribution dates are. I believe there are several OTS courses run a year. I was lucky because my FSP finished right when the distribution date was though you could wait as long as 6 months.
Depends on when the distribution dates are. I believe there are several OTS courses run a year. I was lucky because my FSP finished right when the distribution date was though you could wait as long as 6 months.
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Hey Kunedo
I look foward to meeting you becasue I have been placed on the very same course I cant wait, I could hardly sleep last night after that phone call yesterday lol.
The Dos
I look foward to meeting you becasue I have been placed on the very same course
I cant wait, I could hardly sleep last night after that phone call yesterday lol. The Dos
