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PVR waiting times
I'm looking for any helpful info at all please. I've been offered a job with a company working abroad, and currently PVR times are 12 months for my trade. Is there anyway of getting out of the RAF earlier so that I could take the job?
Any help is appreciated. Thank you.
Any help is appreciated. Thank you.
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I will start by saying that I left the mob just over two years ago - so things may have changed.
Firstly, go to local resettlement office and find out your entitlement to resettlement leave.
You may be able to claim a 'work experience placement' with your overseas employer (I did
).
How much annual leave do you have left?
It was surprising just how much time all of this added up to (many months in my case)
Also, speak to your boss - would he be willing to gap your post?
Talk to your desk officer. I had a very sympathetic one who was most helpful.
Will the overseas employer be willing to hold the job open for a few months? If they really want you, then they will I am sure.
Above all, don't take "no" for an answer. Best of luck.
Firstly, go to local resettlement office and find out your entitlement to resettlement leave.
You may be able to claim a 'work experience placement' with your overseas employer (I did
). How much annual leave do you have left?
It was surprising just how much time all of this added up to (many months in my case)
Also, speak to your boss - would he be willing to gap your post?
Talk to your desk officer. I had a very sympathetic one who was most helpful.
Will the overseas employer be willing to hold the job open for a few months? If they really want you, then they will I am sure.
Above all, don't take "no" for an answer. Best of luck.
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If PVR is again being discussed on Pprune, the credit crunch must soon be over. To the point:
Age 50 or 30 years service (whichever comes first) about 6 months which with resettlement leave pretty much means next week.
Age 55+, get someone else to switch off your computer whilst walking cause your late already.
You are age 24 according to profile, and if I may be so rude as to assume you joined at 18 and took 2 years to make productive service. This means that after the Queens investment in you she has had 4 years which may well be a single tour.
I think that you can do the MP, kick and scream, threatening letters thing all day, but with those stats they will make you do the 12 months notice. Furthermore if you reply with attitude it could be somewhere really unpleasant. That said, once you have PVR'd they cannot give you a subsequent OOA. (Although if warned OOA before PVR admin, they can)
Age 50 or 30 years service (whichever comes first) about 6 months which with resettlement leave pretty much means next week.
Age 55+, get someone else to switch off your computer whilst walking cause your late already.
You are age 24 according to profile, and if I may be so rude as to assume you joined at 18 and took 2 years to make productive service. This means that after the Queens investment in you she has had 4 years which may well be a single tour.
I think that you can do the MP, kick and scream, threatening letters thing all day, but with those stats they will make you do the 12 months notice. Furthermore if you reply with attitude it could be somewhere really unpleasant. That said, once you have PVR'd they cannot give you a subsequent OOA. (Although if warned OOA before PVR admin, they can)
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You are age 24 according to profile, and if I may be so rude as to assume you joined at 18 and took 2 years to make productive service. This means that after the Queens investment in you she has had 4 years which may well be a single tour.
I think that you can do the MP, kick and scream, threatening letters thing all day, but with those stats they will make you do the 12 months notice. Furthermore if you reply with attitude it could be somewhere really unpleasant. That said, once you have PVR'd they cannot give you a subsequent OOA. (Although if warned OOA before PVR admin, they can)
I think that you can do the MP, kick and scream, threatening letters thing all day, but with those stats they will make you do the 12 months notice. Furthermore if you reply with attitude it could be somewhere really unpleasant. That said, once you have PVR'd they cannot give you a subsequent OOA. (Although if warned OOA before PVR admin, they can)
So, what are these magic skill sets that you must possess?
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Tiger Mate,
Your comment about post age 55 is, I am assured by manning, an urban myth. I have recently deserted the sinking ship post 55 point having extended to 58. I was informed by manning that it was the same 6 months service as 50 - 55.
Caddafi
I was very lucky and had a sympathetic boss who agreed to gap my post so managed to get out when I wanted. The annual, terminal and resettlement leave all added up very nicely; I agree with Adam Nams speak to the Resettlement Officer if you can find one, mine had resigned. Mmmm seems to be a trend here.
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Your comment about post age 55 is, I am assured by manning, an urban myth. I have recently deserted the sinking ship post 55 point having extended to 58. I was informed by manning that it was the same 6 months service as 50 - 55.
Caddafi
I was very lucky and had a sympathetic boss who agreed to gap my post so managed to get out when I wanted. The annual, terminal and resettlement leave all added up very nicely; I agree with Adam Nams speak to the Resettlement Officer if you can find one, mine had resigned. Mmmm seems to be a trend here.
Heads down, look out for the flack
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I was on for 55 and came out last year at 19 year point. 12 mths PVR also for my trade but due to a very understanding boss AND A WRITTEN JOB OFFER was able to go 7 months early. imperative to get boss on your side
1. So what is the deal if a Phase 2 trainee decides to leave before completing the course?
2. What is his/her return of service?
3. Who decides how long the PVR time is?
4. If they have to 'hold' for 2 years can they be deployed?
Just asking
2. What is his/her return of service?
3. Who decides how long the PVR time is?
4. If they have to 'hold' for 2 years can they be deployed?
Just asking
Far simpler to join a political party or announce you are standing as an independant candidate at the general election. Make as much noise as you can about Westminster needing the military touch to clean up sleaze, and you will be out faster than you can sign your name on a contract with your new employer.
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Does it have to be a General Election? I think there's a by-election coming up in Scotland soon (Glasgow North East).
Just checked, it's due September.
edit: Norwich North is probably going to be late July
Just checked, it's due September.
edit: Norwich North is probably going to be late July
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A Bye Election has proved quite sufficient in the past - trouble at the moment is that you might just win if the Electorate decide to have someone who has put their life on the line for their Country; rather than someone who will play the expenses game!!
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"Your comment about post age 55 is, I am assured by manning, an urban myth. I have recently deserted the sinking ship post 55 point having extended to 58. I was informed by manning that it was the same 6 months service as 50 - 55."
Service past 55 is usually a pretty personal thing, with conditions specific to the individual......................however, it used to be that PMA (as was)had give you 6 months notice but you only had to give them 3!
How'd I know, well many years ago as a JO in SM**, I watched my Gp Capt threaten the on-continuance WO that he'd have PMA give him 6 months notice if he didn't stop being obstructive (ok, realistic). The Gp Capt soon shut when the WO replied that he only had to give 3 months and pulled out the paperwork to prove it! This would have a left a critical post gapped at a very inopportune time (for the Gp Capts career aspirations if nothing else), the very reason why the WO had been signed on past 55. The moral - Don't mess with WOs, especially crusty old ones on continuance.
As for the original poster, I too am sceptical about a 24yr old being 'head-hunted' without having been actively looking first.
"Your comment about post age 55 is, I am assured by manning, an urban myth. I have recently deserted the sinking ship post 55 point having extended to 58. I was informed by manning that it was the same 6 months service as 50 - 55."
Service past 55 is usually a pretty personal thing, with conditions specific to the individual......................however, it used to be that PMA (as was)had give you 6 months notice but you only had to give them 3!
How'd I know, well many years ago as a JO in SM**, I watched my Gp Capt threaten the on-continuance WO that he'd have PMA give him 6 months notice if he didn't stop being obstructive (ok, realistic). The Gp Capt soon shut when the WO replied that he only had to give 3 months and pulled out the paperwork to prove it! This would have a left a critical post gapped at a very inopportune time (for the Gp Capts career aspirations if nothing else), the very reason why the WO had been signed on past 55. The moral - Don't mess with WOs, especially crusty old ones on continuance.
As for the original poster, I too am sceptical about a 24yr old being 'head-hunted' without having been actively looking first.
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As for the original poster, I too am sceptical about a 24yr old being 'head-hunted' without having been actively looking first.
I've been offered a job with a company working abroad
You don't get 'offered a job' at 24 unless you were actively seeking. You would need to be very, very good to be offered a job at first request.
. Believe it or not I actually got into the RAF on my first attempt. Shocking I know, but they actually let 24yr olds fly aircraft in the RAF as well.
So, what are these magic skill sets that you must possess?
Condescending old git.
Anyway thanks for the helpful replies I received from those who actually believe in the young.
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Like most here I have nothing against the young per se, unless they somehow convince the service to train them at vast expense, and then sod off to the highest bidder ASAP
Could this possibly be the case here???
An aquaintance of mine suddenly became a conchy shortly after qualifying to fly 4-jets. I was less than impressed...
Could this possibly be the case here???
An aquaintance of mine suddenly became a conchy shortly after qualifying to fly 4-jets. I was less than impressed...
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caddafi, well done. I was into my second operational tour by your age.
well that wasn't you then was it?
Hope it stays fine for you.
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Insolent brat.
You do realise that young people can get well paying jobs first time around Pontious
Hope it stays fine for you.
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Condescending old git.
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I was into my second operational tour by your age.
unless they somehow convince the service to train them at vast expense, and then sod off to the highest bidder ASAP
Could this possibly be the case here???
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This is very much the case here. The RAF have given me a skill much in demand that pays very well in civvy street, so why would I want to hang around? To get my Op allowance? The joy of smelling poo pond every day? Serving my country in some ****e hole called Afghanistan twice a year for the next few years? Do behave.