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Hi there!
Heres my situation, Im 24 and am currently in the RN as a AET. I want to transfer over to the RAF as a pilot, would this still be possible being over 23 and in the RN or does the same rules apply as if i was tranfering from RAF airman to RAF pilot ie the age limit is higher etc? Thanks sorry for the quick post
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Heres my situation, Im 24 and am currently in the RN as a AET. I want to transfer over to the RAF as a pilot, would this still be possible being over 23 and in the RN or does the same rules apply as if i was tranfering from RAF airman to RAF pilot ie the age limit is higher etc? Thanks sorry for the quick post
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Sorry I missed answering your post Ram5ey - does your station have a commissioning club/group? That should be your first point to contact, and should be able to guide you through the process to get you to and through OASC.
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going for my commission
Yes the station I am currently serving at has a commissoning club, but due to the fact that I work shifts and that I work on the line I hardly ever to attend.
I know there should be no excuses but we are quite under manned and the club runs at lunch times, i attend when ever possible if there is no work on.
So this is why i am using the world of informaton that is at my fingertips to research and brush up on during my stand down time.
Thanks for the reply though
I know there should be no excuses but we are quite under manned and the club runs at lunch times, i attend when ever possible if there is no work on.
So this is why i am using the world of informaton that is at my fingertips to research and brush up on during my stand down time.
Thanks for the reply though
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Ram5ey - go to studentroom.co.uk and search for IOT etc. - there's a complete thread there and loads of recent guys have posted info. It's very up to date AFAIK.
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DFLY - You'd need to get this answer right from the horse's mouth. Logic suggest that you should be able to apply for the RAF aged 24 on the up to 28 rule for those currently serving, but since when has logic counted for anything in the military?
You probably need to go to your nearest Armed Forces Careers Office, as I think this is handled by them, even if you are already in uniform.
You probably need to go to your nearest Armed Forces Careers Office, as I think this is handled by them, even if you are already in uniform.
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Okay thanks for the reply airbourne_artist, do you think it would matter if i had my PVR in to leave the RN? Also i have around 35 hours PPL and a few glider hours would this help to show my commitment to flying? Finally what is the average OASC prep time ie when should one start preparing for OASC.
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DFLY,
Your PVR will count for more than glider hours and a ppl.
Whilst the ppl shows commitment to flying the PVR shows lack of commitment to the military. That said, all is not lost and it depends upon you to provide a really convincing argument why you would be better suited to the RAF and that you would not PVR again.
I knew an ex-RN ut Observer who made a succesful transition to the RAF as a ut Nav. I don't know however if he was both successful and persevered. Unfortunately some people have crossed over and then shown lack of commitment etc. This spoils it for others.
Your PVR will therefore be a 'good' topic at interview; it's up to you.
Your PVR will count for more than glider hours and a ppl.
Whilst the ppl shows commitment to flying the PVR shows lack of commitment to the military. That said, all is not lost and it depends upon you to provide a really convincing argument why you would be better suited to the RAF and that you would not PVR again.
I knew an ex-RN ut Observer who made a succesful transition to the RAF as a ut Nav. I don't know however if he was both successful and persevered. Unfortunately some people have crossed over and then shown lack of commitment etc. This spoils it for others.
Your PVR will therefore be a 'good' topic at interview; it's up to you.
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DFLY - by far your best best is to stay in the RN for the present and apply for a commission in the RN as aircrew. That way you'll have to go to OASC and do the aptitude tests. If you stoof them, then you have your answer. If you pass them, carry on to AIB. If you pass that, then you can go to BRNC. If you then get chopped (at BRNC or in the flying training pipeline), you can leave on the spot, without PVR, unless you request to get re-branched.
Alternatively, after passing aptitude at OASC, investigage how/if you can get into the RAF. Whatever you do, do nothing about leaving until you know your aptitude scores.
Leaving the RN right now is the very high-risk route, and leaves you with nothing, and a high chance of nothing at the other end.
Apart from practising your mental maths and getting some time in on the PlayStation, there's very little you can do to prepare for the aptitude tests. Flying experience does not really help.
Alternatively, after passing aptitude at OASC, investigage how/if you can get into the RAF. Whatever you do, do nothing about leaving until you know your aptitude scores.
Leaving the RN right now is the very high-risk route, and leaves you with nothing, and a high chance of nothing at the other end.
Apart from practising your mental maths and getting some time in on the PlayStation, there's very little you can do to prepare for the aptitude tests. Flying experience does not really help.
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Okay thanks for the sound advice, the only reason i have my PVR in is because i thought my age was too high for pilot entry for the RAF, I simply don't want to stay in the RN. I was leaving because i really want to be a pilot so was gonna start on the long road to a commercial pilots licence.
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Evening gents,
Well I've finally completed my GCSE'S after 4 - 5 gruelling weeks and now I have 2 months off to get my fitness up.
Hopefully starting 6th Form after Results, and I'm studying Physics, Geography, English Combined and Physcology.
So what sort of Fitness should I start of doing, I can do press ups, sit ups all the standard fitness in 2 minutes
But am I missing any vital fitness area's.
Many thanks for your time.
Nathan.
Well I've finally completed my GCSE'S after 4 - 5 gruelling weeks and now I have 2 months off to get my fitness up.
Hopefully starting 6th Form after Results, and I'm studying Physics, Geography, English Combined and Physcology.
So what sort of Fitness should I start of doing, I can do press ups, sit ups all the standard fitness in 2 minutes
But am I missing any vital fitness area's.Many thanks for your time.
Nathan.
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You need to do aerobic exercises too to build up stamina. Boring I know but running is a good exercise.
You need to do aerobic exercises too to build up stamina. Boring I know but running is a good exercise.
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The RAF and inhalers
Ok, I'm in the process of applying as Pilot in the RAF.
Last week I went to my GP and we checked over my medical records. Now, this is my new GP, my old one having retired about 3 months ago. It seems when I was aged 4, my old doc prescribed me an inhaler for a chesty cough. My new doctor says that in the early 1990s a lot of doctors were handing out inhalers like there was no tomorrow for even the slightest cough, and he thinks there was probably no need at all for me to have the inhaler. He also said he'd write this on my notes when Cranwell ask for them.
Besides the note about the inhaler, I've never even had so much as a deep cough in my life, and definatley did not have asthma.
I'm going to go down to the RAFCO on Monday to see what they say about this, but basically, I was wondering what you guys think the RAF medical bods would say about me having an inhaler?
Nice to be on PPRuNe by the way
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Last week I went to my GP and we checked over my medical records. Now, this is my new GP, my old one having retired about 3 months ago. It seems when I was aged 4, my old doc prescribed me an inhaler for a chesty cough. My new doctor says that in the early 1990s a lot of doctors were handing out inhalers like there was no tomorrow for even the slightest cough, and he thinks there was probably no need at all for me to have the inhaler. He also said he'd write this on my notes when Cranwell ask for them.
Besides the note about the inhaler, I've never even had so much as a deep cough in my life, and definatley did not have asthma.
I'm going to go down to the RAFCO on Monday to see what they say about this, but basically, I was wondering what you guys think the RAF medical bods would say about me having an inhaler?
Nice to be on PPRuNe by the way
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To be honest, even with the amount of aircrew heading for the door the RAF can still pick and choose who they recruit just because of the sheer number of applicants who want to be pilots.
You may be lucky, its true doctors handed out inhalers like sweets in the early nineties and they may take this into account but I wouldn't put too much faith in it. Why risk recruiting someone into a very expensive training program who may have the slightest chance of having something wrong with them when there are 10 other people with perfect medical records also applying for the same position?
Good luck though.
You may be lucky, its true doctors handed out inhalers like sweets in the early nineties and they may take this into account but I wouldn't put too much faith in it. Why risk recruiting someone into a very expensive training program who may have the slightest chance of having something wrong with them when there are 10 other people with perfect medical records also applying for the same position?
Good luck though.
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AntCliff,
From what you say it appears that your new GP did not carry out any examination on you but merely gave an opinion regarding prescription practice in the early '90s.
The RAF will give you a thorough Medical Examination which will form the basis for your Medical Assessment regarding suitability for Aircrew.
Best of Luck
From what you say it appears that your new GP did not carry out any examination on you but merely gave an opinion regarding prescription practice in the early '90s.
The RAF will give you a thorough Medical Examination which will form the basis for your Medical Assessment regarding suitability for Aircrew.
Best of Luck
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I suspect the specialists will see your history in the same way as your own doctor does, and in this case I am not convinced they will hold it against you. There are 2 factors potentially in your favour: firstly, there was only one prescription (rather than this being a recurring requirement) and secondly you were an infant.
I think if you do a search on here, you will find others who have had similar issues. I would be cautious about anything the AFCO has to say on the subject as only the medics at OASC can give you the absolute answer based on your history.
Good Luck
STH
I suspect the specialists will see your history in the same way as your own doctor does, and in this case I am not convinced they will hold it against you. There are 2 factors potentially in your favour: firstly, there was only one prescription (rather than this being a recurring requirement) and secondly you were an infant.
I think if you do a search on here, you will find others who have had similar issues. I would be cautious about anything the AFCO has to say on the subject as only the medics at OASC can give you the absolute answer based on your history.
Good Luck
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I had a spot on my bum when I was 5 months old. 53 years later, I've still got it.
I had 20 years of medical grief until they left it alone.
I'm still fit and healthy.
Go for it.
I had 20 years of medical grief until they left it alone.
I'm still fit and healthy.
Go for it.
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Dude, same thing happened to me.
IF you are very competetive and they have an issue with your lungs, you may be refered to the specialist in Peterborough who will generally tell you what you already know, in that you've not got asthma, or have ever. Went on without any more hitches and now on the front line.
The nice GP who is writing up your notes seems to be doing the right thing. Personally, I think that if you don't make a song and dance about it then there's a good chance it'll be glanced at and largely ignored.
They've seen plenty of these cases by now. If they haven't learned about the late 80s/early 90s inhaler plague then......
Either way, best of british.
IF you are very competetive and they have an issue with your lungs, you may be refered to the specialist in Peterborough who will generally tell you what you already know, in that you've not got asthma, or have ever. Went on without any more hitches and now on the front line.
The nice GP who is writing up your notes seems to be doing the right thing. Personally, I think that if you don't make a song and dance about it then there's a good chance it'll be glanced at and largely ignored.
They've seen plenty of these cases by now. If they haven't learned about the late 80s/early 90s inhaler plague then......
Either way, best of british.
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I recently went for a gliding medical and I have never had a single problem with anything! However because I blew down an oject similar to a toilet roll inner with the wrong technique they were going to send me to Peterborough! Even if there is not a problem they still managed to find one. Went back a week later, tried a slightly different technique and all was fine. Shows how stringent the test is and how they can find something so small. Therefore, if past the initial stage and you don't have any problems then they will surely see that in the medical examination. Just got to hope that they don't stop you before you get to that stage. Good luck with everything though
. Shows how stringent the test is and how they can find something so small. Therefore, if past the initial stage and you don't have any problems then they will surely see that in the medical examination. Just got to hope that they don't stop you before you get to that stage. Good luck with everything though
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Navy Fleet Air Arm application
not sure where to put this?
but has anyone who uses the forum applied to the Fleet Air Arm been accepted and then been streamed to Fast Jet on the Joint Harrier operation...
if you have can you tell me how the selection process went and what is required of you...
then during basic training what is it that "they" are looking for from those lucky 10 out of 60 per year who get streamed to FJ...
many thanks
but has anyone who uses the forum applied to the Fleet Air Arm been accepted and then been streamed to Fast Jet on the Joint Harrier operation...
if you have can you tell me how the selection process went and what is required of you...
then during basic training what is it that "they" are looking for from those lucky 10 out of 60 per year who get streamed to FJ...
many thanks