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Can anyone shed any light onto the 'indepth' interviews given to RAF IntO candidates post-OASC?
I've received my DV forms and am aware there is an intense 1-on-1 interview to come, but have found details hard to come by [probably deliberately].
Not asking for anything to be given away - I'm already aware of the rough makeup of it - but some extra bits like the length of the interview/location [do I have to go to Chicksands/Cranwell or would it be local?] would be much appreciated.
Things are getting serious now....
I've received my DV forms and am aware there is an intense 1-on-1 interview to come, but have found details hard to come by [probably deliberately].
Not asking for anything to be given away - I'm already aware of the rough makeup of it - but some extra bits like the length of the interview/location [do I have to go to Chicksands/Cranwell or would it be local?] would be much appreciated.
Things are getting serious now....
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Can anyone shed any light onto the 'indepth' interviews given to RAF IntO candidates post-OASC?
I've received my DV forms and am aware there is an intense 1-on-1 interview to come, but have found details hard to come by [probably deliberately].
Not asking for anything to be given away - I'm already aware of the rough makeup of it - but some extra bits like the length of the interview/location [do I have to go to Chicksands/Cranwell or would it be local?] would be much appreciated.
Things are getting serious now....
I've received my DV forms and am aware there is an intense 1-on-1 interview to come, but have found details hard to come by [probably deliberately].
Not asking for anything to be given away - I'm already aware of the rough makeup of it - but some extra bits like the length of the interview/location [do I have to go to Chicksands/Cranwell or would it be local?] would be much appreciated.
Things are getting serious now....
They will put you at ease, as far as that is possible, and go through a set questionaire. The questions will then go down any particular and random path depending upon your answers.
The whole process is utterly confidential, hence the nickname, and anything you say will be taken down and used in evidence against you if it is not correlated with other sources and confirmed by your referees. Your referees must answer honestly and truthfully and not be tempted to give the answers that they think will put you in the best light. If asked for an opinion on an aspect of your life they must not guess.
The process will take as long as is necessary.
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tdm,
Read the weekend papers. Reflect on what happened on the World stage last month. Relax.
Read the weekend papers. Reflect on what happened on the World stage last month. Relax.
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Minty, yes.
However you are still in competition for places and more importantly for a trade you might want. You therefore need to make a favourable impression.
You should be clean and well presented. That does not mean a new suit and shoes but what you wear should be properly laundered, in good condition, and your shoes should be clean. You need to stand out from the crowd in the high street.
Speak clearly, don't slouch etc.
However you are still in competition for places and more importantly for a trade you might want. You therefore need to make a favourable impression.
You should be clean and well presented. That does not mean a new suit and shoes but what you wear should be properly laundered, in good condition, and your shoes should be clean. You need to stand out from the crowd in the high street.
Speak clearly, don't slouch etc.
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Thank you.
I have a suit, shoes and tie and have had my hair cut and shaved etc. I'll be fine with my appearance.
I've already had a selection interview as I applied to be an officer but I'm not yet ready and therefore wouldn't be very competitive at OASC. So I've applied for a ground trade and have been reading up as much as I can so I'm ready.
I have a suit, shoes and tie and have had my hair cut and shaved etc. I'll be fine with my appearance.
I've already had a selection interview as I applied to be an officer but I'm not yet ready and therefore wouldn't be very competitive at OASC. So I've applied for a ground trade and have been reading up as much as I can so I'm ready.
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Hey guys,
I have been searching the careers webby for Weapon Systems Operator ( Crewman ) and my old man was talking to an ex. WSOp at his work not so long back, and was told that I would need A- Levels for crewman?
It says on the website - 5 GCSE A - C in Maths, English and a science based subject.
So are A - Levels a crucial qualification?
Thanks
Nathan
I have been searching the careers webby for Weapon Systems Operator ( Crewman ) and my old man was talking to an ex. WSOp at his work not so long back, and was told that I would need A- Levels for crewman?
It says on the website - 5 GCSE A - C in Maths, English and a science based subject.
So are A - Levels a crucial qualification?
Thanks
Nathan
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I believe you need 140 UCAS points tobe WSOp. Grades that do not contain more than 45 each will not be counted however; E at A2 and C,D,E at AS. For officer it's 180 points and I think that 140 is what's needed for NCO Aircrew..
Could be mistaken though..
Dave
Could be mistaken though..
Dave
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muppet, if you mean educational quals then that is not strictly true.
5 GCSE and 2-A have the same chance as an MSc, 2-A and 5 GCSE and regardless of these even if you have an MSc you won't get in the door without English or Maths.
The educational quals are simply the first coarse filter. Medical is then the next somewhat less coarse filter.
The real competition arises from the aptitude scores, interview and leadership tests. It is true however that those with better quals will probably be more successful but that is only because the qualification are a reasonable indicator or ability.
5 GCSE and 2-A have the same chance as an MSc, 2-A and 5 GCSE and regardless of these even if you have an MSc you won't get in the door without English or Maths.
The educational quals are simply the first coarse filter. Medical is then the next somewhat less coarse filter.
The real competition arises from the aptitude scores, interview and leadership tests. It is true however that those with better quals will probably be more successful but that is only because the qualification are a reasonable indicator or ability.
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Weapon Systems Operator (Crewman) - Aircrew jobs - RAF Careers
Look under 'Qualifications you need:'
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Look under 'Qualifications you need:'
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Beep Test
Whats the story with the bleep test? When i did it last i got 130, my school record being 144. Does this mean i got 13.0? Was it simply done differently at my school? Incidentally, i am aspiring to become a pilot for the RAF and would appreciate any details on the selection process. Thanks.
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Post OASC selection procedure
Hello,
I came back from OASC a few days ago after getting through all the stages and am ecstatic, although I am now in the uncomfortable position of waiting to see how "selectable" I really am.
My choices/preferences were 1.Pilot 2. WSO and 3. Aerospace Battle Manager (Fighter Control). I got a competitive set of scores in my aptitude 145 for Pilot, 163 for WSO and 160 for ABM. I feel the whole procedure went well and really enjoyed the whole selection process.
One thing concerning me now is that I won't even be considered for Pilot even if my performance was good at OASC. I fear they're going to weigh up how short they are for ABM (Most Wanted) and think "oh well he has got a better aptitude for ABM, we're short - let's offer him that".
ABM was my third choice purely because of my age (23.5) and feeling that I might not have the aptitude for Pilot, I wanted to be in the RAF and wanted to continue with OASC there and then. I feel now I may have shot myself in the foot! Can anyone give a better insight in how they select people? Obviously this is going on the assumption I am going to get ANY offer! The review officer just said I was in a competitive position.
Cheers
Matt
I came back from OASC a few days ago after getting through all the stages and am ecstatic, although I am now in the uncomfortable position of waiting to see how "selectable" I really am.
My choices/preferences were 1.Pilot 2. WSO and 3. Aerospace Battle Manager (Fighter Control). I got a competitive set of scores in my aptitude 145 for Pilot, 163 for WSO and 160 for ABM. I feel the whole procedure went well and really enjoyed the whole selection process.
One thing concerning me now is that I won't even be considered for Pilot even if my performance was good at OASC. I fear they're going to weigh up how short they are for ABM (Most Wanted) and think "oh well he has got a better aptitude for ABM, we're short - let's offer him that".
ABM was my third choice purely because of my age (23.5) and feeling that I might not have the aptitude for Pilot, I wanted to be in the RAF and wanted to continue with OASC there and then. I feel now I may have shot myself in the foot! Can anyone give a better insight in how they select people? Obviously this is going on the assumption I am going to get ANY offer! The review officer just said I was in a competitive position.
Cheers
Matt
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The Group Captain in charge of selection doesnt even look at your 2nd & 3rd choice unless he finds you unfit for your 1st choice. Then he looks at your second, again, if your unfit its your 3rd he will look at.
Its not like he says oh look his third choice is ABM lets give him that because we are short.
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Its not like he says oh look his third choice is ABM lets give him that because we are short.
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Mattb - with those scores you stand a strong chance of a P place in the RN, so you could start an application to the RN, and turn down the RAF if they don't give you P. You can join the RN up to 25 and 11 months. You won't re-sit FATs if you go for the RN, I suspect.
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Disagreeing with A_A, shock horror, don't turn down the RAF.
Instead go to the RN straight away. Tell them your scores and ask if you can have priority for an AIB because you really want to Fly Navy.
When you get your offer from the RAF do not reply immediately and then ask for time
That way you can hold two offers - my daughter did. The pressure was then on the RAF to make her an offer to make sure they didn't lose her to the RN.
TDM's advice is probably sound however suppose you had opted for WSO, Pilot, ABM but been offered Pilot, even with lower scores, you can still press for WSO, but that is academic.
So, don't wait, go to the RN tomorrow
Instead go to the RN straight away. Tell them your scores and ask if you can have priority for an AIB because you really want to Fly Navy.
When you get your offer from the RAF do not reply immediately and then ask for time
That way you can hold two offers - my daughter did. The pressure was then on the RAF to make her an offer to make sure they didn't lose her to the RN.
TDM's advice is probably sound however suppose you had opted for WSO, Pilot, ABM but been offered Pilot, even with lower scores, you can still press for WSO, but that is academic.
So, don't wait, go to the RN tomorrow