Wader2

This is copied from a now closed thread (Thanks Shaft109) but it belongs here:

For hassle read 'our medical services are so overstretched and under manned that it is simply counter-productive if we recruit people with actual or potential medical problems. Furthermore these problems may limit your future employment (Service speak for OOA or arduous jobs etc).

SKERR1TT

Got my speed, time and distance calculations down now
OASC Tommorow, Can't wait!!! (5th Feb)

Kind regards and thanks to all people who have helped me on these forums so far

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Skerr1tt,

I guess the ordeal must be over for you now. I'm going next week and am really nervous. I've heard that the boarding officers can be quite difficult and put the pressure on, particularly in part 2.

How did you find the experience?

Sorry, I almost forgot to ask - how did you get on?

IF

Henry_Harris

I have read many posts on pprune, this thread in particular. I am 13 and still studying at school. I am one of the highest achievers in my school and aim to maintain these standards. I exercise regularly and keep myself fit. I am also an active and enthusiastic member of the Air Training Corps. Ever since about the age of 4 I have always wanted to fly, and as of the past 7 years have become particularly interested in the fast jet stream. When I was younger i was diagnosed with asthma. Although i was diagnosed with asthma I have never suffered anything like an asthma attack. I have been flying with the ATC multiple times, this including aerobatics ( 6.5 G's , may sound like nothing but is very fun!). My "asthma" has never really appeared as a problem.

If I could prove this a misdiagnosis would that solve that problem? If so how would one go about doing this? Any advice?

Has anyone any advice from past or present experiences as to, for instance, the OASC interview. Any things worth mentioning in particular?

I know that I am only thirteen (nearly fourteen) and there are still 3 and a half years left but I would just like to clear up my mind as to what the situation is.

CDT Harris

Henry_Harris

Thank you very much Mike, do you know how easy or hard it is to clear up asthma from medical records?

Legalapproach

FAA and AAC age limits for aircrew certainly used to be higher than RAF - never understood why

dave_perry

I've recently attended OASC, for selction as a pilot in the RAF. I had my medical done and found that my leg length was 14mm too long. This has made me permanently unfit for pilot in the RAF. The next option is obviously the Royal Navy as I would definately like to fly in the military. Does anybody know if the Royal Navy has a different policy on measurements for pilot, eg...if too big for FJ then you join as a RW pilot automatically. Obviously this has come as a big shock and has also counted WSO out, stating I'm permanently unfit for that too. Any information would be fantastic

Cheers

struggle

"Does anybody know if the Royal Navy has a different policy on measurements for pilot, eg...if too big for FJ then you join as a RW pilot"

The issue is due to Tincan ejection, knee to butt length being quite critical as if you bang out you loose legs on the canopy. As a result RN certainly takes those who have otherwise been ruled out by the light blue, as they predominantly stream rotary.

There was a guy who on my course who was to big for the Firefly so they were going to put him in a Tutor to do EFT, he got chopped at grading.

airborne_artist

FAA limit is 25 and 11 months on entry to BRNC

jamier

Hi, just after some advice. I got a letter today from the AFCO telling me i had been rejected a place at OASC. I dont know where to go from here but i am thinking of doing a ground trade in aircraft tech avionics and getting experience then applying as a WSOP again.

Is it worth applying as a WSOP again straight away?

Is it better to go in as a ground trade, get some experience and then try for OASC again?

Thanks for any advice.

Regards,

Jamie R

Pontius Navigator

Jamie, first the letter from the AFCO should have told you why you did not get selected to attend OASC. If it did not then go back and ask them why.

Next your idea of becoming an airman would certainly get your foot in the door and give you a much greater chance of switching to NCA. Many NCA have come through that route.

3portdrift

A bit misleading there PN, or perhaps just over zealous in trying to get someone sign up

Being an Airman would not give you a much greater chance of 'becoming' NCA - surely the stats show that by far the majority of NCA join directly from civvy street. Once you are in, you have the additional challenge of having to amortise some training and having to get out of the trade you are in - both of which may make the transition quite tricky.

The only reason to join up first would be if you needed to make use of any flex in the age limits between direct entrants and serving airmen, even then it would be pretty tight - Anyone know any airmen that have transferred to NCA within 4 years of joining up?

Pontius Navigator

3P, you may be right to a point but how many of your DE NCA got in on the first presentation to OASC? Jamie may indeed be better off enlisting first.

As for having to wait 4 years or more that is not a huge amount of time and can be experience well gained. As for amortisation, if they need bums on seats then I am sure they would consider him sooner rather than later.

It would be entirely up to Jamie how much he wants it and lets his boss know.

Pablo941

Joining the AAC as an officer Pilot (fingers crossed),

Any and all constructive advice is appreciated for the following:

AOSB
General Officer Life
Helicopters and Regiments

Thankyou very much for any help received

MWarby

Hi Guys

Im due to start IOT in May and have been offered a Permanent Commission however, Ive read in some RAF literature that its not the full 18 years you do necessarily. The suggestion was that a PC ends at 40 years of age.

Can anyone clarify if this is correct as the AFCO didnt really give me an answer on it.

3portdrift

It is your 40th birthday or 18 years service, whichever is the LATER. So if you join before your 22nd birthday, your exit date will be your 40th birthday, if you join after your 22nd birthday, it will be 18 years from that joining date.

MightyGem

Pablo, you may get more on the Army Aviation Forum, but be prepared for some "banter". Especially about if you can't find info on helicopters and regiments after a quick Google, then perhaps your not ready for the AAC.

MWarby

Phew, that is good news, thanks for clearing that up for me.

Flik Roll

Pablo, you will find answers about pre-AOSB and AOSB, Sandbags and Regiments HERE.

Have you not heard of Google?

Morris minor

I have my initial filter interview coming up in the next week at the AFCO, I have been studying any information I can get on the R.A.F and information gained from the P2 presentation however I have not been able to get a hold off any example questions and feel slightly unprepared in this area. Does anyone know any examples of questions I will be asked in the interview? P.S I am applying for pilot and WSO second choice.

Thanks in advance for any help.