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Agree with Mike. Other examples may be helping run the station website. Or the radio station as an SAC does at Marham. Can you organise a charity event?
Charity events are 'big' at Cranditz and I know that OASC do one for MacMillan Nurses.
Certainly getting involved in the organisation of a club or sport is always good. It is these things that led cohesion to a community or in the services. I used to avoid these like the plague
but once, as OIC Sailing, I had an RAF Standard dinghy sailor, only a lowly SAC, but he was involved and also involved with begging funding from SIF.
As for the rest of your CV and prep, looks good. . . .
Your line management should recognise your career aspirations and encourage you with appropriate opportunities.
edited - senior moment indeed. I am watching MJ.
Charity events are 'big' at Cranditz and I know that OASC do one for MacMillan Nurses.
Certainly getting involved in the organisation of a club or sport is always good. It is these things that led cohesion to a community or in the services. I used to avoid these like the plague
but once, as OIC Sailing, I had an RAF Standard dinghy sailor, only a lowly SAC, but he was involved and also involved with begging funding from SIF.As for the rest of your CV and prep, looks good. . . .
Your line management should recognise your career aspirations and encourage you with appropriate opportunities.
edited - senior moment indeed. I am watching MJ.
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Hello all,
I'm sorry to drop this in here when it may already have been covered, there are so many threads... but I was hoping for some advice. I am about to apply as NCO Aircrew, and I guess I really want some advice from people about good moves to make. Here is the "plan" as it stands at the minute:
I have been in a sit down civvy job for 2 years so some fitness is evidently in order to start, I found a training plan on the internet, and have tweaked it to suit my needs. My thoughts are for aircrew selection running, running and a bit more running may be in order? Is there anything else I should consider (press and sit ups have never been an issue for me).
I did notice a thread mentioning swimming, while I can swim I haven't done so seriously in a while how important is this?
My thoughts are to improve my fitness for 2 months prior to initial application, and then step the regime up before OASC.
I did read a lot of what you said about it being down to aptitude and I can appreciate this.
To be honest, I think I know what I'm doing, but it is a life-goal, so some confirmation about Non-Com Aircrew training would be helpful, any hints, tips or advice would be gratefully received.
oh, and I heard a rumour that if you excel in training you can be picked out as officer material. Is this true?
I'm sorry to drop this in here when it may already have been covered, there are so many threads... but I was hoping for some advice. I am about to apply as NCO Aircrew, and I guess I really want some advice from people about good moves to make. Here is the "plan" as it stands at the minute:
I have been in a sit down civvy job for 2 years so some fitness is evidently in order to start, I found a training plan on the internet, and have tweaked it to suit my needs. My thoughts are for aircrew selection running, running and a bit more running may be in order? Is there anything else I should consider (press and sit ups have never been an issue for me).
I did notice a thread mentioning swimming, while I can swim I haven't done so seriously in a while how important is this?
My thoughts are to improve my fitness for 2 months prior to initial application, and then step the regime up before OASC.
I did read a lot of what you said about it being down to aptitude and I can appreciate this.
To be honest, I think I know what I'm doing, but it is a life-goal, so some confirmation about Non-Com Aircrew training would be helpful, any hints, tips or advice would be gratefully received.
oh, and I heard a rumour that if you excel in training you can be picked out as officer material. Is this true?
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you can be picked out as officer material
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A_A is quite right, if you have good A-levels now.
You may indeed be picked out but you will remain in the NCA stream as that is what you would have been recruited for. Having qualified as NCA you then have to excel once again to stand out as a brand new, no-nothing NCO with your elders who are already expert.
I would guess it is probably easier for an airman to make the jump than for NCA. The jump, SAC-Commission is potentially easier to demonstrate than NCO-Commision because the later will be in a group of excellence already.
oh, and I heard a rumour that if you excel in training you can be picked out as officer material. Is this true?
I would guess it is probably easier for an airman to make the jump than for NCA. The jump, SAC-Commission is potentially easier to demonstrate than NCO-Commision because the later will be in a group of excellence already.
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Hi all,
Now I know its not OASC, however, I am going to DCI Chicksands for 2 days soon, for the specialist interview bit for the Intelligence branch. Does anyone know what this will involve?
Cheers.
Now I know its not OASC, however, I am going to DCI Chicksands for 2 days soon, for the specialist interview bit for the Intelligence branch. Does anyone know what this will involve?
Cheers.
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You'll be given lots of briefs about lots of bridges and power stations and IR goggles, You'll be intro'd to stereovision. You'll look at some line drawing and then write an essay on a picture. You'll also match some big maps to small maps.
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Hi, just a question about fitness. I know the RAF rules on fitness but this is a little different.
In year 7 of school (I must have been 11 or 12) during a long distance run I became quite out of breath. I was pretty good at long distance running and pushed myself pretty hard but a teacher (I think he was a learning support guy) over reacted and suggested I see my GP. I did and he gave me an inhaler without ever checking me out or diagnosing me.
I've never used it nor have I ever needed to. When I spoke to my GP he told me that he had never diagnosed me with anything and that the inhaler was given just in case I needed it.
I'm a bit worried that this could jeopardise any chance I have of becoming a pilot within the RAF. Should I?
On a side note, i'm doing a course at college (BTEC national diploma) that is equivalent to three A-levels. I'm aiming for three Merits, which is the equivalent to three Cs at A-level. What is the RAF's views on these qualifications?
Cheers for your time.
In year 7 of school (I must have been 11 or 12) during a long distance run I became quite out of breath. I was pretty good at long distance running and pushed myself pretty hard but a teacher (I think he was a learning support guy) over reacted and suggested I see my GP. I did and he gave me an inhaler without ever checking me out or diagnosing me.
I've never used it nor have I ever needed to. When I spoke to my GP he told me that he had never diagnosed me with anything and that the inhaler was given just in case I needed it.
I'm a bit worried that this could jeopardise any chance I have of becoming a pilot within the RAF. Should I?
On a side note, i'm doing a course at college (BTEC national diploma) that is equivalent to three A-levels. I'm aiming for three Merits, which is the equivalent to three Cs at A-level. What is the RAF's views on these qualifications?
Cheers for your time.
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The RAF ask for a min UCAS points score of 160 I believe - so look up your course and see how many points it's worth at each grade, and then compare with the RAF's website. Three Cs at A2 should be worth 240 points I think.
The RAF ask for a min UCAS points score of 160 I believe - so look up your course and see how many points it's worth at each grade, and then compare with the RAF's website. Three Cs at A2 should be worth 240 points I think.
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Be Prepared
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Are you a troll? Your post seems surprisingly well written, polite and not strewn with errors. Or did your Dad write it for you?
On a serious note (that was banter, by the way)...
My guess on the old asthma thing is that they may well say "no", but the more clever amongst us would have a pre-emptive letter from their GP detailing the precise (as precise as the old drunk can, anyway) details of the case, for just that eventuality.
Unfortunately OASC can be pretty hard-nosed about this as they have more people like you (and some seemingly far more stupid) than they can shake a stick at and their attitude often reflects that. You may get a little stick from the old farts, as we've been around this asthma buoy a few times now, but it would seem that the borderline cases are looked at on a case by case basis.
Either way, I wish you luck (and I didn't mean the Dad thing
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Are you a troll? Your post seems surprisingly well written, polite and not strewn with errors. Or did your Dad write it for you?
On a serious note (that was banter, by the way)...
My guess on the old asthma thing is that they may well say "no", but the more clever amongst us would have a pre-emptive letter from their GP detailing the precise (as precise as the old drunk can, anyway) details of the case, for just that eventuality.
Unfortunately OASC can be pretty hard-nosed about this as they have more people like you (and some seemingly far more stupid) than they can shake a stick at and their attitude often reflects that. You may get a little stick from the old farts, as we've been around this asthma buoy a few times now, but it would seem that the borderline cases are looked at on a case by case basis.
Either way, I wish you luck (and I didn't mean the Dad thing
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BTECs
You might like to check out the following to find out the detail of BTEC equivalence. I'm afraid I can't find the link, but I did get it originally from the internet/google.
GUIDE TO UK SCHOOL LEAVING, FURTHER EDUCATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS (2003-04)
The nature of BTECs, which individual colleges can design for themselves, seems to cause some concern. The document offers the following summary:
Great care needs to be exercised to ensure that the documentary evidence offered by a candidate is either a 'Certificate or Achievement' or a 'Notification of Performance' issued by the BTEC. In urgent cases a BTEC Student Report Form or college result slip or certificate may be accepted as evidence of the candidate's achievements. , However, any doubtful cases will be referred for validation.
GUIDE TO UK SCHOOL LEAVING, FURTHER EDUCATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS (2003-04)
The nature of BTECs, which individual colleges can design for themselves, seems to cause some concern. The document offers the following summary:
Great care needs to be exercised to ensure that the documentary evidence offered by a candidate is either a 'Certificate or Achievement' or a 'Notification of Performance' issued by the BTEC. In urgent cases a BTEC Student Report Form or college result slip or certificate may be accepted as evidence of the candidate's achievements. , However, any doubtful cases will be referred for validation.
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Thanks for the info Pontious one thing though - what makes you think I didn't proceed thru all phases of QF selection( and am presently on hold file) they are not actually hiring at the minute - not for nearly 1.5 years.
Australians have flown in the RAF for a long time now and were found to be more than adequate RAF pilots and RAF officers around 65 years ago.
Just fine tuning my prep for the testing phase.
It is my understanding that some components were added to the aptitudes recently to augment the psytech stuff. My understanding is that both a numerical and verbal component were added fairly recently.
Anyone care to elaborate a little on these components. Is the maths raw data calcs, aviation scenario related. What about verbal surely it is not that SHL rubbish that QF and BA use the passage then the four statements to which you say T or F or C. Any clues on the numerical verbal greatly appreciated. PM if you wish.
Australians have flown in the RAF for a long time now and were found to be more than adequate RAF pilots and RAF officers around 65 years ago.
Just fine tuning my prep for the testing phase.
It is my understanding that some components were added to the aptitudes recently to augment the psytech stuff. My understanding is that both a numerical and verbal component were added fairly recently.
Anyone care to elaborate a little on these components. Is the maths raw data calcs, aviation scenario related. What about verbal surely it is not that SHL rubbish that QF and BA use the passage then the four statements to which you say T or F or C. Any clues on the numerical verbal greatly appreciated. PM if you wish.
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Mike, in your post you siad there was no suggestion of the A-word. If that is true and you were not diagnosed then your case is indeed different.
What you must as PS says ask the
. If he confirms that there is nothing in your notes that refers to the A-word then there is no problem.
In you application you tick the No box. At interview you say No. Simple.
But you said
. You were pretty good. As a precaution did you stop running? See the problem?
What you must as PS says ask the
GP detailing the precise (as precise as the old drunk can, anyway) details of the case, for just that eventuality
In you application you tick the No box. At interview you say No. Simple.
But you said
In year 7 of school (I must have been 11 or 12) during a long distance run I became quite out of breath. I was pretty good at long distance running
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Cheers Pontius.
No, I never stopped running or participating in any sport for that matter.
I ticked the no box when undergoing my medical for my PPL (in progress!) so I'll do the same in the future.
No, I never stopped running or participating in any sport for that matter.
I ticked the no box when undergoing my medical for my PPL (in progress!) so I'll do the same in the future.
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Hi all,
I know its not regarding OASC or aircrew, however I am some RAF bods could help me a bit.
I am going to Chicksands for the 2 day specialist interview soon for the Intelligence branch. So I was hoping for some advice on what it will involve and how I could prepare?
Thanks.
I know its not regarding OASC or aircrew, however I am some RAF bods could help me a bit.
I am going to Chicksands for the 2 day specialist interview soon for the Intelligence branch. So I was hoping for some advice on what it will involve and how I could prepare?
Thanks.
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Hello antonr,
You could try and contact this guy Captain planet. I know it sounds weird but if you go to the Student crew room at this link http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/show...=333588&page=3 and look at post number 49 it will all make sense.
Good luck.
You could try and contact this guy Captain planet. I know it sounds weird but if you go to the Student crew room at this link http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/show...=333588&page=3 and look at post number 49 it will all make sense.
Good luck.