STILL THINK THERE ARE JOBS OUTSIDE?
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Have to say I'm totally happy with my lot in the RAF, loads of cash, fun flying, no worries about being sacked and totally content with letting the career-obsessed get on with the paperwork. Also, all my ex RAF mates who are now in the airlines seem thoroughly bored. I guess the 'grass' on my side would be the envy of Wimbledon! 
Join Date: Aug 2000
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Having spent many years on both sides of the Aviation fence I think that the biggest shock when I went into civi life was how narrow minded and boring most civilians are. I think that the reason for this is primarily that most civi aircrew are flying the legal maximum most of the time and they get into 'knackered zombie' mode. As we all would if we were consistently flying 900 hours a year, year in year out.
My lad's now flying helos in the army and I support him 100% but when he talks about coming out I make frantic efforts to stop him.
I actually extarcted myself from flying about 10 years ago...for the simple reason that I felt it was destroying my higher mental functions. I am now running my own financial services business. Not as well paid but a lot more satisfying.
My lad's now flying helos in the army and I support him 100% but when he talks about coming out I make frantic efforts to stop him.
I actually extarcted myself from flying about 10 years ago...for the simple reason that I felt it was destroying my higher mental functions. I am now running my own financial services business. Not as well paid but a lot more satisfying.
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i blinkin knew it - pete, youve got to be a mole. 
failing that you either have extreme youth or an extreme resistence to cynicism. either way i hate you for it
best wishes, uncle pete - too old for redemption
ps still pi$$ed off, still going and still got a job to go to (there but for the grace...)
failing that you either have extreme youth or an extreme resistence to cynicism. either way i hate you for it
best wishes, uncle pete - too old for redemption
ps still pi$$ed off, still going and still got a job to go to (there but for the grace...)
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I'm still hanging on to my PVR, and yes all my training will be amortized etc. I still belive the RAF has some great jobs and some great careers on offer. Many of my colleges are currently in posts which may have their fair share of paperwork and the like but they love the role they're in. But there comes a time when, if you can't fulfil your own personal goals within the Service you must look elsewhere. Ultimatly it's about being happy, and if your happy with a secure job that pays well but you absolutely hate,then fine, stay in and good luck to you. I've asked for a change in role many times, I guess I'm just not right for the jobs I'd like too do!! 
Now where's that cup of milky cocoa gone....
Now where's that cup of milky cocoa gone....
