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AA,
Do you know what the scoring for OASC is for AAC candidates?
Information on how the army goes about recruiting pilots is very vague. I thought that a minimum of 2 years service with an infantry unit had to be completed before an application for pilot can be made. Are you able to outline the process for officers at all?
Thanks
Fray
Do you know what the scoring for OASC is for AAC candidates?
Information on how the army goes about recruiting pilots is very vague. I thought that a minimum of 2 years service with an infantry unit had to be completed before an application for pilot can be made. Are you able to outline the process for officers at all?
Thanks
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The AAC officer pilot recruiting process is as follows:
Contact the local Army Officer Careers person. and complete AOSB (was RCB), get Sandhurst offer. Contact AAC officer recruiter, register interest,. attend informal briefing day(s) and visit to AAC Sqn. If going to uni, join OTC. AAC will sponsor you for aptitude testing at OASC, and if passed, flying grading during uni vacation (paid). Go to Sandhurst, and in final term, list AAC as top choice. Get selected for AAC.
As told to me by the AAC officer careers Lt Col only a few weeks ago.
http://www2.army.mod.uk/aac/recruiti...cer_career.htm
Contact the local Army Officer Careers person. and complete AOSB (was RCB), get Sandhurst offer. Contact AAC officer recruiter, register interest,. attend informal briefing day(s) and visit to AAC Sqn. If going to uni, join OTC. AAC will sponsor you for aptitude testing at OASC, and if passed, flying grading during uni vacation (paid). Go to Sandhurst, and in final term, list AAC as top choice. Get selected for AAC.
As told to me by the AAC officer careers Lt Col only a few weeks ago.
http://www2.army.mod.uk/aac/recruiti...cer_career.htm
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Ollie,
1. Check if there is a printer's date on the booklets like 2/08 or some such. The more recent is likely to be more accurate.
2. Ring OASC.
1. Check if there is a printer's date on the booklets like 2/08 or some such. The more recent is likely to be more accurate.
2. Ring OASC.
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Evening gents,
currently taking my GCSE's which are going good.
I've been given a placement for a 6thform under strict instructions thats I get 5 A* - C grades including Maths, English and a science!!
What are the prefered grades for an R.A.F scholarship?
many thanks
231W
currently taking my GCSE's which are going good.
I've been given a placement for a 6thform under strict instructions thats I get 5 A* - C grades including Maths, English and a science!!
What are the prefered grades for an R.A.F scholarship?
many thanks
231W
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231W - we'll give you one guess...
Seriously, you won't get to the OASC interview/selection phase if you have an average of less than Bs, and a C in any of Maths, English and Sciences will probably be a killer blow. The Sixth Form scholarships are very competitive, and the numbers awarded are very small.
Seriously, you won't get to the OASC interview/selection phase if you have an average of less than Bs, and a C in any of Maths, English and Sciences will probably be a killer blow. The Sixth Form scholarships are very competitive, and the numbers awarded are very small.
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Hey guys, first post here!
Basically I've just come back from the careers officer and had a look at the booklet and everything that came with it. I'm still really interested in becoming a pilot however what is the maximum height they would allow like 6'3 upwards?
Also what do I do next to start the proceedings? I feel I need to brush up on my current affairs and general fitness before I start anything but where do I go from here? Do I go back to the careers office to arrange an interview?
Basically I've just come back from the careers officer and had a look at the booklet and everything that came with it. I'm still really interested in becoming a pilot however what is the maximum height they would allow like 6'3 upwards?
Also what do I do next to start the proceedings? I feel I need to brush up on my current affairs and general fitness before I start anything but where do I go from here? Do I go back to the careers office to arrange an interview?
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Hey guys, first post here!
Basically I've just come back from the careers officer and had a look at the booklet and everything that came with it. I'm still really interested in becoming a pilot however what is the maximum height they would allow like 6'3 upwards?
Also what do I do next to start the proceedings?
Basically I've just come back from the careers officer and had a look at the booklet and everything that came with it. I'm still really interested in becoming a pilot however what is the maximum height they would allow like 6'3 upwards?
Also what do I do next to start the proceedings?
You will also see on pprune a SEARCH button. If you then use ADVANCED SEARCH you can look for height limits. Here is a first step for you.
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthr...ht#post3364373
I feel I need to brush up on my current affairs and general fitness before I start anything but where do I go from here? Do I go back to the careers office to arrange an interview?
I think you will even find questions from us asking for essential information like your age and qualifications and at the outset a statement that you had asthma/hay fever/ colour blindness or whatever
as many people seem to suffer from some such diagnosis.
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Hello there, just a quick question, to which I can't seem to find an up to date and definitive answer. I currently wear glasses/contacts; obviously that would preclude me from fighter jets, but I'm actually more interested in transport and cargo jet piloting. Is that still a no-go (all other things being equal). Also, what's their view on certain types of laser eye surgery? I've heard mumblings that this could be acceptable, and others that it isn't, but nothing concrete.
I'll be going down to visit my local RAF branch soon for some more formal advice anyway, but I thought I'd get some opinions here first too. Not, of course, that I'm holding my breath. I'm 21 (almost 22), and just about to enter my final year at university doing my BSc Computer Science, so finding everything out is something I need to jump on sooner rather than later.
Many thanks!
I'll be going down to visit my local RAF branch soon for some more formal advice anyway, but I thought I'd get some opinions here first too. Not, of course, that I'm holding my breath. I'm 21 (almost 22), and just about to enter my final year at university doing my BSc Computer Science, so finding everything out is something I need to jump on sooner rather than later.
Many thanks!
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Apologies forgot to ask this aswell, this may sound stupid but would it be a good idea for example to take in a file of all my preparation for the potential OASC eg, maths practise, current affairs topics etc to the first meeting after I have applied.
To be honest, probably not - it isn't an open book exam! You will be expected to be able to think on your feet and should have all the relevant arguments, details etc squared away. If you can do that before you go, it will be obvious to your interviewer that you have prepared yourself, and a file of papers demonstrating what you have done to prepare won't make a huge amount of difference.
That said, if you do insist on taking it with you, make sure that it is well ordered and presentable. No point in undoing any good work you might do in the interview with a folder that looks about as organised as a tours worth of JPA receipts chucked in an wallet.
The only thing I can really think of that might be of any use is a few cue cards with a few jottings on to jog your memory / refresh the brain cells on the way there or if you find yourself with a few moments to spare in the waiting room. Other than that, relax and be yourself. I know it's easy to say that once you're already in and are qualified but it's the best piece of advice you will get. The interviewers aren't monsters, they know you are eager to put up a good showing and will take into account any nervous slips or mistakes. And for what it's worth, I found the interviews - both pre-OASC and OASC the most enjoyable part of the whole experience.
That said, if you do insist on taking it with you, make sure that it is well ordered and presentable. No point in undoing any good work you might do in the interview with a folder that looks about as organised as a tours worth of JPA receipts chucked in an wallet.
The only thing I can really think of that might be of any use is a few cue cards with a few jottings on to jog your memory / refresh the brain cells on the way there or if you find yourself with a few moments to spare in the waiting room. Other than that, relax and be yourself. I know it's easy to say that once you're already in and are qualified but it's the best piece of advice you will get. The interviewers aren't monsters, they know you are eager to put up a good showing and will take into account any nervous slips or mistakes. And for what it's worth, I found the interviews - both pre-OASC and OASC the most enjoyable part of the whole experience.
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Evenig folks,
Just a quick question. I am heading upto OASC on the 2nd September. Obviously there is going to be some real stiff competion up there, but i was just wondering how many other potential officers i may be competeing against?
Ollie
Just a quick question. I am heading upto OASC on the 2nd September. Obviously there is going to be some real stiff competion up there, but i was just wondering how many other potential officers i may be competeing against?
Ollie
Just one. You.
Whilst there are annual quotas and targets for each branch, you can do nothing about these. However, as you will no doubt be told by the President of the Board in his address on day 1 (assuming they still do this), you may all pass, you may all fail. If the entire board comes up to scratch, and assuming there are still spaces available in your chosen speciality, you will all be offered a place on IOT.
Just be yourself, do your best and don't worry about others or the perceived competition - there is nothing you can do about it other than be ready in your own mind.
That said, the bit about there still being places available is largely outside of your control, however, depending on the time of year you apply, things may be easier for you than at other times. Assuming there are a lot of spaces in a specific branch, if you go at the start of the financial year they will in all likelihood make offers to people reaching the required standard. If you go at the end of the financial year and they still have spaces in branches, you should get an offer. The problem comes just after the mid-way point in the year; depending on the quality of the applicants, they may put all those that reach the required standard in a pool to see if they get any better candidates later in the year before making offers on the final few places.
I applied at the back end of the calendar year and went to OASC in Feb just before the end of the financial year in April and received an offer by late March without going into a pool as some of my friends did who applied before me.
PS - watch your spelling & grammar. You will get shot down in flames on here by some of the old and bold for lack of attention to detail, but more importantly that attention to detail will be needed to pass OASC and more importantly still to pass the block inspections at IOT!
Whilst there are annual quotas and targets for each branch, you can do nothing about these. However, as you will no doubt be told by the President of the Board in his address on day 1 (assuming they still do this), you may all pass, you may all fail. If the entire board comes up to scratch, and assuming there are still spaces available in your chosen speciality, you will all be offered a place on IOT.
Just be yourself, do your best and don't worry about others or the perceived competition - there is nothing you can do about it other than be ready in your own mind.
That said, the bit about there still being places available is largely outside of your control, however, depending on the time of year you apply, things may be easier for you than at other times. Assuming there are a lot of spaces in a specific branch, if you go at the start of the financial year they will in all likelihood make offers to people reaching the required standard. If you go at the end of the financial year and they still have spaces in branches, you should get an offer. The problem comes just after the mid-way point in the year; depending on the quality of the applicants, they may put all those that reach the required standard in a pool to see if they get any better candidates later in the year before making offers on the final few places.
I applied at the back end of the calendar year and went to OASC in Feb just before the end of the financial year in April and received an offer by late March without going into a pool as some of my friends did who applied before me.
PS - watch your spelling & grammar. You will get shot down in flames on here by some of the old and bold for lack of attention to detail, but more importantly that attention to detail will be needed to pass OASC and more importantly still to pass the block inspections at IOT!
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Hi all,
I'm currently serving in the Royal Air Force as an Aircraft Engineer, I totally love my job but I have always wanted to be a pilot. So I'm going to give it a shot, what have I got to lose.
I have started brushing up on my maths, current events, news, fitness, etc.
I'm now trying to investigate what will happen to me given that i pass my interview, so far i know that IOT consists of three ten week terms. on completing that where will i be sent and what should i expect in the coming years.
All i am after is a basic understanding as i think it will show that i have done my research. If any one here can help me i would greatly appreciate it, even if it is just a link to some information.
Every little helps..
I'm currently serving in the Royal Air Force as an Aircraft Engineer, I totally love my job but I have always wanted to be a pilot. So I'm going to give it a shot, what have I got to lose.
I have started brushing up on my maths, current events, news, fitness, etc.
I'm now trying to investigate what will happen to me given that i pass my interview, so far i know that IOT consists of three ten week terms. on completing that where will i be sent and what should i expect in the coming years.
All i am after is a basic understanding as i think it will show that i have done my research. If any one here can help me i would greatly appreciate it, even if it is just a link to some information.
Every little helps..
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Thanks for the advice Melchett01. I will bear that in mind when i get up there. At the end of the day, Im going to give it a damn good go and do my best. I can only wait and see what comes of it.
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hi i've just finished my two years at sixth form and struggled desperately. i tried 6-7 different subjects and failed all besides history which i may pass at as level. i am now worried i won't get a chance to get into the RAF with the grades i have. i am now going to try a IT course at college for an extra qualification. if i am doing my ppl and show that i passionately want to a pilot will i get a chance of having an interview or aptitude test.
thanks for your help
David
thanks for your help
David
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hi i've just finished my two years at sixth form and struggled desperately. i tried 6-7 different subjects and failed all besides history which i may pass at as level. i am now worried i won't get a chance to get into the RAF with the grades i have. i am now going to try a IT course at college for an extra qualification. if i am doing my ppl and show that i passionately want to a pilot will i get a chance of having an interview or aptitude test.
thanks for your help
David
thanks for your help
David
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David - without any A-level passes you won't get beyond an initial meeting. You need two A-levels (minimum 140 UCAS points) and five GCSEs in Maths and English.
Spending money on a PPL won't get you any further at this stage, nor will it make you more attractive to the RAF.
The only thing that will get you where you want to be is to get those 140 UCAS points. Some courses other than A-levels do have a UCAS points value, but check with the RAF careers office to see if they list/approve them.
Spending money on a PPL won't get you any further at this stage, nor will it make you more attractive to the RAF.
The only thing that will get you where you want to be is to get those 140 UCAS points. Some courses other than A-levels do have a UCAS points value, but check with the RAF careers office to see if they list/approve them.
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Hi Ollie just to agree with what Melchett01 said, I went down to OASC in February and was really nervous about going but when I got there the camaraderie was awesome, we all got on very well and there wasn't really any sense that we were competing for places we all just worked really hard and relaxed together in the evening. This friendship will really help you settle in and make the teamwork exercises easier. All I would say is do your best and ENJOY IT! It was one of the best things I have ever done and I am still in contact with the people I was with.
Good luck,
James
Good luck,
James