muppetofthenorth

An OASC 'failure' could prevent you from applying again in the shortterm. Why 'waste' an attempt if you already know you won't pass/do as well as you could?

Go away for a year, do as much research as possible, read up, go on visits, join the UAS if you haven't already then apply.

If you went to OASC now and they gave you a 2 year deferral [a 'don't come back for at least 2 years' notice] due to being so inexperienced you wouldn't be happy.

EuRoFiGhTeR

Yeah I think you're right. It's not worth the risk me applying this year if I can do alot better next year. Unfortunately I was away for the UAS recruitment at my uni so I missed the deadline. The only way to get into the UAS now is to obtain sponsorship which requires the full OASC interviews etc, so I think I'll leave it til next year. I've got myself booked onto a base visit at RAF Wittering early next year so that should be good. I do gliding at Wittering so I arranged that one whilst I was there, but what's the best way of arranging these types of visits as I'd like to do a few, and do they have any aircrew specific visits.

newbie20

I recently took (and failed) AAC pilot aptitude tests. I have OASC for wsop coming up soonish, and am wondering if it is worth going. Am I wasting everyones time, or if I buy a nintendo DS and do lots of speed dist time would I stand a chance of passing the tests for wsop?
Also, how different are the tests for wsop? I foolishly didnt do much prep for my AAC aptitude tests, and maybe took too long over some of the sections.
Is there any point in me going to OASC for wsop, or am I best cashing in my AOSB pass to go to RMAS and becoming a royal engineer/royal artillery officer. Honest advice (even if it is harsh) is much appreciated!

airborne_artist

How did you get over this hurdle?:

Aerouk

Cheers for the information AA

guitarwillie

Hi

I am currently in Year 13 at school looking to join the RAF as pilot or Weapon Systems Officer following 6th form. I was informed by people on this forum that I would be able to apply during my Year 13 at school, so I wouldn't be hanging around after 6th form not doing anything during the application process. So I went down to my AFCO and applied, filled the application form in, completed my Ophthalmic form which I have had back from Cranwell and been deemed fit, completed my AFCO station visit and my P2 presentation. I then recieved a letter telling me I had my filter interview today (19th Nov 2009). So I went down after about a month of intense preparation to find that I couldn't do the interview. They said I could only do it when it is 6 months or less to my results day (A level), so I had a 5 minute chat and then that was it. So I can't do my filter before the 19th Feb. So my question is, is it likley I will be able to attend OASC before 6th form ends. I have applied to university and have all my offers now as a back up, but I'd rather attend OASC before 6th form ends so I know where Im going in Setember 2010.

Thanks in advance

Will

dave_perry

I had a similar predicament last year. I had all of my offers from Uni and was told by the RN that I definately would not be going to selection until the end of the year. As it happens, I am going to Portsmouth beginning of next year.

Therefore I had to think to myself what to do. I knew straight without really thinking too hard, that I wanted to go Military Aircrew before Uni. So phoned the Universities and asked to defer me a year. They were fine, and I now have a gauranteed place next september in Uni.

My point is - there is no point in going to Uni if you will have to leave after 3 - 6 months. Personally I'd have a gap year (if it comes to that), finish selection in that year, and go on from there.

guitarwillie

Thanks for you advice. That has certainly crossed my mind and I will definantly look into it. I feel the same as you, would much rather go military aircrew than university, but I have it there in case it all goes wrong!

Thanks again

Will

ZD714ONLINE

All,

What are the Top Tips for the RAF Pilot Aptitude Tests??

Thanks,

airborne_artist

Get sh!t hot on mental speed/time/distance calcs and bone up your hand/eye/brain on the Xbox.

dave_perry

You can practice on the XBOX and get better on SDT, but aptitude measures your natural ability - so you either have it or you don't. OASC gave the analogy of someone learns to play a musical instrument quicker than others. This is because all brains are 'wired differently'.

But by all means do little niggly sums wherever possible and get on the computer games.

Good luck!

Aerouk

Dave,

I don't agree personally, but no one really knows the answer to that, a couple of people have looked at these brain trainers and many have given back good results.

ryanp1992

You have to be able to run 1.5 miles in, or under 12 minutes.

ryanp1992

Does anybody know why most jobs in the RAF are oversubscribed, but not one of the aircrew jobs are. I find this strange and just wondered weather there was a reason for this or if it was that not as many people apply for aircrew jobs.

I imagined aircrew being one of the most competitive careers within the RAF.

muppetofthenorth

ryan, don't aim for 'under 12 minutes'. Aim for under 10, otherwise you're going to hassled from day one. The fitter you are, the better.

Aircrew, being one of the biggest branches, has more vacancies in the training pipeline and a higher throughput of personnel.
And besides, just because they're inviting applications, it doesn't mean they'll all get through. Aircrew branches, particularly pilot, are still the most competitive branches going. For every pilot who makes it operational, many thousands apply.

ryanp1992

Thanks for your reply. Perhaps i'l step up the running and biking to knock my time down. The branch i am hoping to join as is WSOp which i know is very competitive and i will have to be successful at the OASC first and foremost. I was also wondering, if selected and passed out, does the flying training have a high success rate or do more fail than pass. I imagine if you do fail flying training you would have the opportunity to put down another branch. Correct me if im wrong.

Thanks in advance.

Braddersb

Just a quick question,
I've heard from a sergeant in the army who applied to be an AAC pilot that he was turned down because he had 3 points on his driving license. This was some time ago. Do these rules still apply, and are they the same for pilot applicants for all three services?

ZD714ONLINE

Anyone on here in the URNU or an expert in the Navy Selection process, If so could you could you PM me.

Thanks,

ZD714

Herc-u-lease

Bradders, personally I wouldn't worry about 3 points on your licence. It has much more to do with your attitude about the points. Should you be asked about the points, a humble approach of: "yes, I received 3 points for speeding (or whatever). It has tarnished my previously good driving record and has certainly been a warning to drive more carefully" would probably be satisfactory. We've all made mistakes or bad choices, it's how we learn from them that represents who you are. Be your best in every other respect

airborne_artist

Worth bearing in mind that there's no way of checking his story and his assertion, though the fact that he made Sergeant suggests he's not a truly bad boy.