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It can't all be Capita's fault
So my boy went to Cranwell in September --- he's still no heard yeah or nay. In my very humble opinion, that defines an organisation that is FUBR
I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
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I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
In other words you should have a regular update from the RAF.
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It’s just the same as for any other DE. Being mindful of age limitations, all they have to do is apply online. They have also had tremendous teamwork opportunities; are probably fairly confident; and have evidence of commitment to the Service. That all helps.
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Are the age limits different for those already serving, like they used to be?
Hi guys, I need some advise so I've hijacked my dads account to ask.
I have been offered the opportunity to attend OASC to take the Pilot Aptitude Testing Battery as part of a flying scholarship selection process. The visit isn't mandatory and will not prejudice my application either way.
Since I will be applying to join the RAF as officer aircrew in the summer, I see this as an opportunity for a 'cheeky heads up' of Cranwell and the OASC weekend. However, it has been pointed out to me that if I attend, my score, good or bad, will remain valid for 12 months and I won't be able to reattend within that period.
If I go and get a good score, brilliant. That can sit on the system for when I apply later in the year.
If I go and get a bad score will this hold up my RAF application process?
I'm thinking that if I apply in June then the application process could take a while and I may not be asked to OASC until March next year anyway. In which case, it might be worth having a 'cheeky shot' at OASC at the end of this March.
Your thoughts please?
I have been offered the opportunity to attend OASC to take the Pilot Aptitude Testing Battery as part of a flying scholarship selection process. The visit isn't mandatory and will not prejudice my application either way.
Since I will be applying to join the RAF as officer aircrew in the summer, I see this as an opportunity for a 'cheeky heads up' of Cranwell and the OASC weekend. However, it has been pointed out to me that if I attend, my score, good or bad, will remain valid for 12 months and I won't be able to reattend within that period.
If I go and get a good score, brilliant. That can sit on the system for when I apply later in the year.
If I go and get a bad score will this hold up my RAF application process?
I'm thinking that if I apply in June then the application process could take a while and I may not be asked to OASC until March next year anyway. In which case, it might be worth having a 'cheeky shot' at OASC at the end of this March.
Your thoughts please?
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It's good to know as early as you can whether you have pilot aptitude or not. That way you can replan your University and Career aspirations if required. For what it's worth, I passed Tests in Advance / Flying Scholarship Selection but a year later went for testing again and failed the medical. You just can't predict the future.
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I sought expert advice from a former OASC President. Her advice is if it is purely voluntary, don't do it. As you get older, to about 22, your scores should improve. Also you would not be doing all the tests.
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I’m afraid I disagree. The sooner you can have a ‘cheeky shot’, the sooner you can have another go (12 months later) in support of an application if necessary. If you like your score, you keep it for 3 years; if you don’t, then submit a proper application later and have another go. This is pretty much how the UAS do it and it’s the currently recommended path. Good luck.
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Hi all,
Apologies if this has been covered but I can’t really find anything. I’m a civilian pilot RHS with a uk based loco that offers some very attractive part time contracts (14on/14off, 21on/7off etc).
Does anyone have any experience of, or know anyone who has taken part time at their airline and then joined the RAF Reserves as a pilot? Is this even possible given the nature of airline rosters / flying limits etc? Are there even any reserve flying positions available? I assume it gets difficult if you were to be deployed in terms of getting the time off from the airline.
My reason for asking is that I joined the airlines straight from flight school, which was straight from college, and I feel that something like this would add a lot to my career / life in general. (Essentially, although I absolutely love the job, and know I still have a lot to learn where I am currently, I can see the honeymoon period wearing off at some point and then the reality of airline flying / cruise monitoring kicking in).
Thanks in advance,
H
Apologies if this has been covered but I can’t really find anything. I’m a civilian pilot RHS with a uk based loco that offers some very attractive part time contracts (14on/14off, 21on/7off etc).
Does anyone have any experience of, or know anyone who has taken part time at their airline and then joined the RAF Reserves as a pilot? Is this even possible given the nature of airline rosters / flying limits etc? Are there even any reserve flying positions available? I assume it gets difficult if you were to be deployed in terms of getting the time off from the airline.
My reason for asking is that I joined the airlines straight from flight school, which was straight from college, and I feel that something like this would add a lot to my career / life in general. (Essentially, although I absolutely love the job, and know I still have a lot to learn where I am currently, I can see the honeymoon period wearing off at some point and then the reality of airline flying / cruise monitoring kicking in).
Thanks in advance,
H
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Hi all,
Apologies if this has been covered but I can’t really find anything. I’m a civilian pilot RHS with a uk based loco that offers some very attractive part time contracts (14on/14off, 21on/7off etc).
Does anyone have any experience of, or know anyone who has taken part time at their airline and then joined the RAF Reserves as a pilot? Is this even possible given the nature of airline rosters / flying limits etc? Are there even any reserve flying positions available? I assume it gets difficult if you were to be deployed in terms of getting the time off from the airline.
My reason for asking is that I joined the airlines straight from flight school, which was straight from college, and I feel that something like this would add a lot to my career / life in general. (Essentially, although I absolutely love the job, and know I still have a lot to learn where I am currently, I can see the honeymoon period wearing off at some point and then the reality of airline flying / cruise monitoring kicking in).
Thanks in advance,
H
Apologies if this has been covered but I can’t really find anything. I’m a civilian pilot RHS with a uk based loco that offers some very attractive part time contracts (14on/14off, 21on/7off etc).
Does anyone have any experience of, or know anyone who has taken part time at their airline and then joined the RAF Reserves as a pilot? Is this even possible given the nature of airline rosters / flying limits etc? Are there even any reserve flying positions available? I assume it gets difficult if you were to be deployed in terms of getting the time off from the airline.
My reason for asking is that I joined the airlines straight from flight school, which was straight from college, and I feel that something like this would add a lot to my career / life in general. (Essentially, although I absolutely love the job, and know I still have a lot to learn where I am currently, I can see the honeymoon period wearing off at some point and then the reality of airline flying / cruise monitoring kicking in).
Thanks in advance,
H
Before somebody chimes in, the Army does have a reserve pilot. However, said pilot has a vast career of military aviation behind him.
Why dont you take up gliding or aeros?
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I am sorry to disappoint but the RAF doesn’t recruit reserve pilots. The RAF can barely get its regular force pilots through training, from whom they will receive the return of a full career.
Before somebody chimes in, the Army does have a reserve pilot. However, said pilot has a vast career of military aviation behind him.
Why dont you take up gliding or aeros?
Morning all
I've just had my P2 presentation, which was going great until they said that because of the backlog they are taking very very few pilots at the moment!
Anyway, I have my CBAT testing at Cranwell in September and was wondering if anyone knows of any good software or app's that I could practice on. I fully appreciate that its either something that you can do or not, and that's the purpose of aptitude testing, I'm just looking for something to sharpen up the reflexes etc.
I've just had my P2 presentation, which was going great until they said that because of the backlog they are taking very very few pilots at the moment!
Anyway, I have my CBAT testing at Cranwell in September and was wondering if anyone knows of any good software or app's that I could practice on. I fully appreciate that its either something that you can do or not, and that's the purpose of aptitude testing, I'm just looking for something to sharpen up the reflexes etc.