Exactly how short of pilots is the MoD?

[Vortex what...ouch!]

The reason I ask is that I would like to try some mil flying in the AAC.

I am an ex army SNCO in the Sigs but left some 5 years ago. I have been flying helicopters privately for a few years now. Time on R22/R44 and B206.

I am sure I have what it takes to succeed in pilot selection within the AAC but I am now 33 years old. I have read on a few threads that if you have what it takes then the age limits are flexible.

So does anyone know what policy actually is these days?

Thanks.

[Gazeem]

Last I heard, the AAC is not short of pilots, it may have changed.

The MoD as a whole is starting to feel the pinch with experienced pilots, but they have enough youngsters joining to more than fill the training machinery. There is no benefit in taking a non military trained pilot when who is 25+ when they can get more return out of a 18 year old.

BUT-

just when you thought it was all bad news..

the AAC TA do accept pilots with a PPL(H), so you could get a few free Gazelle hours.

Gaz

[floppyjock]

As far as know the AAC TA only take on ex mil pilots. Unless things have changed in the last year.
Floppy

[gijoe]

Gazeem,

Last time I looked the required experience to join something like 7 Regt AAC(V) was 2 flying tours...but I'd love to be wrong.