RAAF Flight Screening Programme
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Still waiting to be cleared medically, going in with an open yet confident mind. All this experience in working hard and flying acrobatic trainers is invaluable and priceless regardless of the outcome
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Hi guys
Just spent the last couple hours reading and reading and I've just got a question in regards to getting a spot in the FSP.
I had my you session last year and unlocked everything but I finished High School in the united states so I had to get my transcript converted to an Australian standard before I could proceed. I was then informed that I would need to study a 2 unit maths course which was difficult to find but about 2 weeks ago they called me and told me to do my Pilot Specific Test first, which I then passed but I still need to complete a 2 Unit Maths course. What im getting at is that will my effort and diligence with all of my studies and extra paperwork be noted along with my performance in the interview in regards to getting a spot? Or is it strictly interview? Does it make me look like I am taking it seriously or that I'm keen?
Any help would be great, thanks!
Just spent the last couple hours reading and reading and I've just got a question in regards to getting a spot in the FSP.
I had my you session last year and unlocked everything but I finished High School in the united states so I had to get my transcript converted to an Australian standard before I could proceed. I was then informed that I would need to study a 2 unit maths course which was difficult to find but about 2 weeks ago they called me and told me to do my Pilot Specific Test first, which I then passed but I still need to complete a 2 Unit Maths course. What im getting at is that will my effort and diligence with all of my studies and extra paperwork be noted along with my performance in the interview in regards to getting a spot? Or is it strictly interview? Does it make me look like I am taking it seriously or that I'm keen?
Any help would be great, thanks!
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Lachlan,
If you go out of your way just to do a bridging course for maths it will definitely be noted. If they have two candidates, one who has achieved good scores in 2 Unit but didn't have to work for it and the other has got the same scores but worked hard for them, they will almost always pick the hard worker. This is not just pertaining to the ADF, you'll find this is the case everywhere in life. Remember: Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.
I've wanted to do this since I was a young boy and have always grown up with the mentality that if you want it badly enough then you will achieve it.
Woja - when was your dossier sent to Tamworth?
All the best guys,
machzero
If you go out of your way just to do a bridging course for maths it will definitely be noted. If they have two candidates, one who has achieved good scores in 2 Unit but didn't have to work for it and the other has got the same scores but worked hard for them, they will almost always pick the hard worker. This is not just pertaining to the ADF, you'll find this is the case everywhere in life. Remember: Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.
I've wanted to do this since I was a young boy and have always grown up with the mentality that if you want it badly enough then you will achieve it.
Woja - when was your dossier sent to Tamworth?
All the best guys,
machzero
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Laser eye surgery
Has anyone had any experience with getting laser eye surgery prior to being appointed? More specifically correcting astigmatism?
From the info I've received only PRK/LASEK is currently accepted and requires a 6 month wait post-op before being considered for AVR1 classification.
Where did you get the procedure done, how much was it, and how was your experience?
Cheers,
FLFS
From the info I've received only PRK/LASEK is currently accepted and requires a 6 month wait post-op before being considered for AVR1 classification.
Where did you get the procedure done, how much was it, and how was your experience?
Cheers,
FLFS
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Has anyone had any experience with getting laser eye surgery prior to being appointed? More specifically correcting astigmatism?
From the info I've received only PRK/LASEK is currently accepted and requires a 6 month wait post-op before being considered for AVR1 classification.
Where did you get the procedure done, how much was it, and how was your experience?
Cheers,
FLFS
From the info I've received only PRK/LASEK is currently accepted and requires a 6 month wait post-op before being considered for AVR1 classification.
Where did you get the procedure done, how much was it, and how was your experience?
Cheers,
FLFS
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Woja,
Some of the guys I went with to FSP (march) have said their case managers told them the JULY intake for OTS is full. The next one is expected to be in FEB.
However other case managers, like mine, didnt have this information.
Im not 100% sure the above is true however, can anyone else confirm this?
Some of the guys I went with to FSP (march) have said their case managers told them the JULY intake for OTS is full. The next one is expected to be in FEB.
However other case managers, like mine, didnt have this information.
Im not 100% sure the above is true however, can anyone else confirm this?
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Hey everyone,
Just spoke with my case manager and unfortunately that is semi the case regarding the OTS intakes. There is one intake for the 29th of July of which there are 5 pilot spots (I think this is RAAF spots, not sure about RAN or Army). Next intake after that is in February of which there are around 20 spots (again I think this is RAAF).
For those of us going to FSP on the 18th of June to the 2nd of July and every course after that, it will unfortunately be a wait until Feb of next year to get a job offer.
Also note that they only send out job offers 4 weeks away from the start date of the OTS course - no one knows until 4 weeks out.
All the best everyone,
machzero
Just spoke with my case manager and unfortunately that is semi the case regarding the OTS intakes. There is one intake for the 29th of July of which there are 5 pilot spots (I think this is RAAF spots, not sure about RAN or Army). Next intake after that is in February of which there are around 20 spots (again I think this is RAAF).
For those of us going to FSP on the 18th of June to the 2nd of July and every course after that, it will unfortunately be a wait until Feb of next year to get a job offer.
Also note that they only send out job offers 4 weeks away from the start date of the OTS course - no one knows until 4 weeks out.
All the best everyone,
machzero
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Survived flight screening!!
G'day everyone, been a while since my last post but as some of you know i have been away at the magical land of flight screening.
Firstly, I can say that i have been highly recommended for a pilot position in the RAAF and am now waiting for a letter of offer. pretty exciting.
Secondly after looking over the recent posts i can see there are a couple of questions regarding FSP preparation and OTS course dates.
Firstly, as much as i want to help you guys out i CAN NOT tell you details regarding OSB or flight screening particulars! however, from my experience you DO NOT have to have flying experience to pass FSP! just be yourself and do what they teach you and you will be on your way to a high recommendation!
FSP Prep: I personally before going, had 100hrs flight experience and was placed on the advanced course (which was so much fun) but this, although helped be comfortable in the airborne environment is not required as they will teach you everything you need to know. You don't have to spend $100's of dollars on flying preparation, maybe a couple of trial flights to make sure your comfortable in the air!
OSB: hard to prep for - JUST BE YOURSELF!!!
OTS Course Dates:
RAAF - 20th of June with the next intake on the 1st of August. (last one for the year)
NAVY - July
Army - July
Hope this helps everyone and good luck to everyone who has been selected for a future FSP courses! just relax and have FUN!
Firstly, I can say that i have been highly recommended for a pilot position in the RAAF and am now waiting for a letter of offer. pretty exciting.
Secondly after looking over the recent posts i can see there are a couple of questions regarding FSP preparation and OTS course dates.
Firstly, as much as i want to help you guys out i CAN NOT tell you details regarding OSB or flight screening particulars! however, from my experience you DO NOT have to have flying experience to pass FSP! just be yourself and do what they teach you and you will be on your way to a high recommendation!
FSP Prep: I personally before going, had 100hrs flight experience and was placed on the advanced course (which was so much fun) but this, although helped be comfortable in the airborne environment is not required as they will teach you everything you need to know. You don't have to spend $100's of dollars on flying preparation, maybe a couple of trial flights to make sure your comfortable in the air!
OSB: hard to prep for - JUST BE YOURSELF!!!
OTS Course Dates:
RAAF - 20th of June with the next intake on the 1st of August. (last one for the year)
NAVY - July
Army - July
Hope this helps everyone and good luck to everyone who has been selected for a future FSP courses! just relax and have FUN!
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No one has been notified about the July 29th OTS course (according to my case manager) because they only send out the offers 4 weeks out. So there are 5 RAAF offers available for that course.
JBWings, that is correct. All my info is directly from my case manager who I called today.
To be honest, looking at Wazza's new information I think there is a lot of confusion as to courses and specifics.
Cheers,
machzero
JBWings, that is correct. All my info is directly from my case manager who I called today.
To be honest, looking at Wazza's new information I think there is a lot of confusion as to courses and specifics.
Cheers,
machzero
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Also forgot to mention but CONGRATULATIONS Wazza !!! That's such great news mate. You must be absolutely stoked. Let's hope you get onto that July course if not, Feb!
All the best mate!
machzero
All the best mate!
machzero
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Cheers Tom! I am definitely stoked with the result and can't wait to head down to OTS!
Regarding course intakes etc, I can positively say that letters of offer can be sent well before 4 weeks, i know this, because 2 of my fellow FSP candidates received letter of offers for the July army intake on the day of there board. which was quite exciting.
RAAF OTS course positions - There is obviously some confusion between sources but all i have been told by DFR, FSP & OSB officers, is that the next OTS intake is the 1st of August. (20th of June is full)
RAAF have more than 2 intakes per year. Compared to Army & Navy who have 2 (January & July) this information is easy to find.
hope this helps, further more please understand this information is just what i have been told over the past few days.
Regarding course intakes etc, I can positively say that letters of offer can be sent well before 4 weeks, i know this, because 2 of my fellow FSP candidates received letter of offers for the July army intake on the day of there board. which was quite exciting.
RAAF OTS course positions - There is obviously some confusion between sources but all i have been told by DFR, FSP & OSB officers, is that the next OTS intake is the 1st of August. (20th of June is full)
RAAF have more than 2 intakes per year. Compared to Army & Navy who have 2 (January & July) this information is easy to find.
hope this helps, further more please understand this information is just what i have been told over the past few days.
Last edited by wazza21; 25th May 2016 at 12:34.