RAAF Flight Screening Programme

[5piece]

Hi All,

For those wanting to get a gauge of the rate of distribution of offers, I completed my assessment day in early July and received an email today with an offer to attend ASP in the second half of March. If offers are being sent out based on the date of completion of assessment day, then it seems they are making good progress considering Hansfalkenhagen receiving an offer a couple of days ago and having attended assessment day about a month earlier than myself.

[tayra]

Originally Posted by 5piece

Hi All,

For those wanting to get a gauge of the rate of distribution of offers, I completed my assessment day in early July and received an email today with an offer to attend ASP in the second half of March. If offers are being sent out based on the date of completion of assessment day, then it seems they are making good progress considering Hansfalkenhagen receiving an offer a couple of days ago and having attended assessment day about a month earlier than myself.

I haven't received an offer and I completed my assessment day last April so perhaps that's not the basis for it. Guess I'll have to start nagging DFR again.

[tayra]

I did hear straight from my EC that assessment day date was what they planned to use as of some time late last year. Most of those ACO/JBAC candidates have valid OSB recommendations so it makes sense for them to be at the front of the line. OSBs are probably a little more taxing to run than assessment days.

However, I'm a bit wary that I may have slipped through the cracks again which incidentally also happened with my dossier for flight screening. Just out of curiosity did you guys receive offers from your EC, the ACMC or just some generic DFR contact?

[The Ayatollah]

Tayra I heard the same thing from my EC last year that order of assessment day date was how they were planning to do it.

I'm applying as a DEO pilot and got an ASP offer for early March, so it's apparently not only ACO/JBAC they're trying to move through - although I agree the OSBs likely play into it.

For background, I completed my assessment day over two days (due to weather) in late March and early April, and my ASP offer came from a generic DFR contact in Canberra. I haven't actually had any contact with Brisbane DFR in a month or so now.

If you completed your assessment day last April and haven't been offered an ASP slot I'd definitely chase it up with your EC.

[Akahmi]

Originally Posted by The Ayatollah

Tayra I heard the same thing from my EC last year that order of assessment day date was how they were planning to do it.

I'm applying as a DEO pilot and got an ASP offer for early March, so it's apparently not only ACO/JBAC they're trying to move through - although I agree the OSBs likely play into it.

For background, I completed my assessment day over two days (due to weather) in late March and early April, and my ASP offer came from a generic DFR contact in Canberra. I haven't actually had any contact with Brisbane DFR in a month or so now.

If you completed your assessment day last April and haven't been offered an ASP slot I'd definitely chase it up with your EC.

Can I reconfirm what an EC is? Is it enlistment coordinator, or the person whom you're appointed to after you finish your assessment day? Also I apologise for my attitude previously, I was told that if I didn't receive an invitation by Jan 2018 that it was all over so I was a little frustrated and upset but reading the struggle some of you guys have gone through, after years of no responses and getting calls makes me hopeful. I completed my assessment day around April, guess I'll have to rebook.

[F_X_S]

Hey guys, I recently received an offer to attend an ASP course ( 1812D - 21/03 to 24/03). Basically in the same boat as everyone attending the ASP (lack of info, basically not knowing what to expect) for the first time.

Also if anyone on the forum is attending the same ASP, message me, would be awesome to know some people before heading in.

[tayra]

Thank you everyone for the advice. With the power of email and professional prose I now find myself on a course at the end of March.

[MLed]

Originally Posted by tayra

Thank you everyone for the advice. With the power of email and professional prose I now find myself on a course at the end of March.

Hey tayra, how long ago did you contact them? I tried sending an email to the address listed on defence jobs a week ago and no reply as of yet.

[tayra]

About a week ago. Through DFR though not the ACMC email listed on the jobs site.

edit: Also from reading around on facebook etc. it seems that those who attended a FSP last year are waiting longer compared to those who didn't get a shot. Could just be chance though.

[TheAlchemist]

Hello, Thankyou & Goodluck

HI guys and girls, I just wanted to say thankyou for such a knowledgeable thread from everyones inputs, I thought ild get involved by signing in and posting my first reply.

I started my application process the second time round in 2016 and after some hurdles to jump through, go for an assessment day next friday.

Looking forward to any generous info sharing around ASP specifics for those undergoing this in March & Good luck all!

[Thunder2]

Hi everyone, same story here for me, recently received an offer to attend an ASP course (1812B - 19/03 to 22/03). If anyone is attending the same course, send me a message!

Ps. Has anyone been through the first ASP yet?

[tayra]

Originally Posted by hansfalkenhagen

"Has anyone been through the ASP yet?".
The questions we should all be asking ourselves is how much do the beers at the bar available to us cost?!
I am on the ASP starting tomorrow, someone let me know in advance!

Better get a good sleep then or is it just the base tour tomorrow?

[F_X_S]

I am on the ASP starting tomorrow, someone let me know in advance!

All the best at the ASP hansfalkenhagen!

For all all those that have received offers to attend an ASP course, have you received your “information package” yet?
The reason I ask is because it’s been almost three weeks since I confirmed the date and I am yet still receive my itinerary.

thanks in advance guys.

[tayra]

Been quoted as one week before your course is when you'll receive your joining instructions.

[Rich.ieP]

Just received a call from a mobile number and it was about if I can make a last minute jump on the course starting next Wednesday (14/03/18) as someone has dropped out. I'll be speaking to my boss tomorrow if I can afford half the week off last minute.

Just to let everyone know, I did my assessment session August 2017.

Edit: So I am on the course next week, the lady mentioned that this was a good thing for me as there is an intake coming up for April/June. I believe this is for RAN and RAAF but just speculating.
Now to hit the books and study hard.

[tayra]

Assuming you're embargoed from talking about anything other than the alcohol situation, were you attempting to celebrate or drown sorrows?

[Fergusen]

Hey man. Congratulations, I wish you all the best.
Also, what type of tests were they? Mental arithmetics, hand-eye coordination, memory tests, simulator testing?
Thanks

[tayra]

Originally Posted by hansfalkenhagen

@tayra
I only know of one candidate who passed with a higher grade than me (around 85-90%) and he was also told that his chances of receiving an offer for a Pilot OSB was also 50/50.

That's interesting that a score that high still doesn't guarantee an OSB slot. Doesn't really leave much dynamic range in the scoring for assessing relative competitiveness. Perhaps the competitive score is higher at present because BFTS won't reach full throughput until well into next year and thus they don't have that many pilots slots to hand out.

Good luck with your potentially multiple OSBs.

[michaelrobins]

Well done hans. I wish you all the best. What about the tests what were they? Maths? Memory? Simulation? Hand eye?
Is it true that the testing section spans 8 hours in time? Many thanks

[michaelrobins]

Hey hans, so if you aim for pilot role you have to try your best both for pilot and mission elementary testing?