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In the FJ world, they're pushed through.

BigGrecian

The FAA guys do initial training at JEFTS where no RAF pilots are currently trained. There isn't really a back-log there at the moment. Once they get streamed (basically Rotary unless your good) you go on the next course - alright for some!

The mother alligator

Seems that a lot of people have been put on the shortlist! When I was on the shortlist, no one else from my board (except ground branch applicants) were put on the shortlist. What has been said above is correct, I have heard of people being strung along for as long as 9 months, and then told no. Don't worry, you've shown the board that you can do it, they just need to see what slots they have - it's simply out of your hands now.
Btw, they no longer do the EEG in the part 2 medical - unless they started doing it again in the last few months.
Any other Q's, PM me, as I've been through it all recently.
TMA

PileUp Officer

I recieved a similar letter back in the day. It said that i hadn't been selected at that board but they would review my application at the next board in about 2 months.
I got about 3 or 4 of these letters about every 2 months just keeping me hanging on, then the day my A-Level results came out they rang me up and asked me what i got. Two days later I got the letter with my IOT start date.
The letter you got seems to just be a standard letter which they use to keep you around whilst they decide whether they have space or if you're good enough.

It is a harsh time to apply but I reckon you still have a good chance if you've got what it takes.
Good Luck!

semisonic

I just completed OASC this week (Pilot). My best hope is obviously the next review board, does anyone know when this is? Are they monthly?

As they say in cricket..."waiting..."

PPRuNeUser0172

Good luck guys, it is worth the wait, even though there are lots of people around here who will tell you it isnt what it used to be etc. I am sure things have changed a lot, but it is still a great job and offers good prospects when you look at what is going on in civvy street.

All the best with your applications

DS

littleme

Can't be certain but I believe the board meets every 2 months... Sounds to me like the short list is becoming the long list! Oh well...nothing we can do now, it's all down to the board and what they decide.

LM

gingles

can anyone confirm the scores and banding for results in the bleep test?
I got to level 12 4 and was told it was "good". I was under the impression that "excellent" was above 11 4 or thereabouts?

semisonic

i went to OASC last week and got 12 3.

This was good. There is no more excellent.

We tried to get exact levels off one of the borading officers, but he was being secretive.

I was told on my UAS that above 10.6 was excellent, but after being at OASC last week they have clearly changed something.

The fitness test has its categories (poor, need of work, ok and good - something like that), which are worth 1,2,3 and 4 points respectively. So if you get into the top category it doesnt matter how long you keep running for you will only get 4 points. But this is not to say that running until you drop will not be noticed by the PTI staff. Just do your best basically.

Any more questions and I have fresh experience!!

chrisburden21

I attended OASC in October and got 12 4 told it was good,

There was a guy who got 12 9 and told it was good, so it seems excellent is not a category anymore.

CB

BigGrecian

Well for the RAF fitness test we only have to reach 9.10. The highest on IOT was 10.2, but they now use the mile and half at IOT, where you have to get under 10mins 30 secs if your male. You also have to 13 pressups in a minute and 30 sit ups (something like that) in two minutes.

The fitness test is important - if you are weak in one area but good in fitness, the higher score the better. However, a rounded individual is more suitable!

Good Luck!

FEWNCOP

The expected standard through IOT has always been (and still is to the best of my knowledge) 2 levels above that of your pass mark for your age.

So, for your average 19 yr old, the pass mark would be 11.10.

I was a bit of a fat knacka through IOT and I got 12.3, so don't be put off people. It's not as bad as you may think.

Good luck to you all

Si Clik

An Enquiry,

How would the guys here feel about a letter from the RN.

We are still actively recruiting for Harriers and Helicopters (and of course the JSF).

We are taking about 60% of the current RAF figures at present.

Its not all sea shanties and rum!

PM for more details.

SSSETOWTF

Don't know if it's any consolation, but I got one of those letters back in 94. Having been turned down flat on my first 2 applications I was pretty happy to be put into the sift. Back then it took them 7 months to decide I was worth inviting to OASC and another 10 to decide I was good enough to join.

I know the whole thing totally sucks when all you want to do is get your mitts on a Tin Can, but it's worth it if/when it all works out. Best of luck to you all.

bad livin'

Si Clik speaks the truth with two tongues. I've worn the light and dark blue and knowing what I know now would have gone straight for the Andrew. Want to be treated with dignity, respect, humour? Don't join the Air Force.

Besides...they look up to the Senior Service...and they know it ;-)

joe2812

Without starting a new thread...

How does the FAA and Uni Air Sqns work? I know UAS is part of the RAF Reserve but i'm just wondering how it's viewed?

semisonic

I can tell you about the UAS.

The UAS is RAFVR and is primarily for pilots. About 20 are recruited every year and the idea is that with no obligation on either part, the student can get an idea of the RAF life and career, and the RAF can get to pick and choose. All UAS cadets have to go to OASC like anyone else to get a comission and their time on the UAS is under constant scrutiny, so by no means an easy ride!!

Hope that helps some.

joe2812

SS - thanks for that

Think I perhaps phrased it badly. What I meant to say was how does the FAA and UAS work together. As far as i'm aware the navy don't have an equivalent?

AlphaSierra

Do you know about the URNUs? (Uni RN Unit).

In case you haven't:- It's the closest you'll come to a Navy UAS equiv. Unfortunately the only flying they get done is on special one offs, or on a couple of competitive summer camp slots (where an URNU member or two will be selected to swap places with a UAS member for a few weeks a year). Unfortunate that is, if you are looking to fly. If not, I hear the URNUs have just as much fun and opportunities as any UAS, if not more!

That said, I would be interested to hear answers to your question, being an ex UAS flyer who's going to the AIB soonish.

A

Flik Roll

IIRC someone i know of got Navy Sponsorship or something similar and is flying on a UAS. Can you do that!?