Am I over-qualified for an RAF pilot?
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Am I over-qualified for an RAF pilot?
Hey guys,
I'm in a bit of bother, you see I really want to be a pilot in the RAF (yeah yeah, you've all heard it all before).
But the thing is, I intend to complete my A-levels and then go onto to study Law at <insert red-brick uni name here>. I'm s***t scared though that when I do apply for the RAF, they may think I'm over qualified. Is this a problem? May it affect my chances?
For the record, my A-levels (which I am studying for) are:
- Psychology
- Geography
- Maths
- French
Please help! I'm getting quite worried!
C.
I'm in a bit of bother, you see I really want to be a pilot in the RAF (yeah yeah, you've all heard it all before).
But the thing is, I intend to complete my A-levels and then go onto to study Law at <insert red-brick uni name here>. I'm s***t scared though that when I do apply for the RAF, they may think I'm over qualified. Is this a problem? May it affect my chances?
For the record, my A-levels (which I am studying for) are:
- Psychology
- Geography
- Maths
- French
Please help! I'm getting quite worried!
C.
Last edited by Culio; 10th Oct 2008 at 23:25.
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Culio,
In a word, no. The vast majority of IOT cadets have degrees and unless you are studying medicine and then apply for pilot or nav (WSO) you are unlikely to raise any eyebrows.
I know that you have already made a number of posts in the sticky thread at the top of the page but I would suggest that this one belongs there as well.
Good luck.
Mr P
In a word, no. The vast majority of IOT cadets have degrees and unless you are studying medicine and then apply for pilot or nav (WSO) you are unlikely to raise any eyebrows.
I know that you have already made a number of posts in the sticky thread at the top of the page but I would suggest that this one belongs there as well.
Good luck.
Mr P
I wouldn't see how you could be considered as 'over qualified' to join as a pilot.
Plain old apptitude and motivation has a lot to do with getting through what is a very intensive period of training which has a steep learning curve. On my pilots course there were plenty of people a lot smarter than I (Aero Engineers etc) and plenty of them got scrubbed! Fortunately I didn't
All the best
Turkey
Plain old apptitude and motivation has a lot to do with getting through what is a very intensive period of training which has a steep learning curve. On my pilots course there were plenty of people a lot smarter than I (Aero Engineers etc) and plenty of them got scrubbed! Fortunately I didn't
All the best
Turkey
