Request info, RAAF cadets
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Request info, RAAF cadets
Hi All,
I am busy with a Research assignment and would like to get some information from cadets that entered flight training between the ages of 33 and 35, especially those guys that got streamed to the fast jets (or are likely to be). Are there any candidates/officers on the forum who may be able to assist me?
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Thanks!
Cloudnine.
I am busy with a Research assignment and would like to get some information from cadets that entered flight training between the ages of 33 and 35, especially those guys that got streamed to the fast jets (or are likely to be). Are there any candidates/officers on the forum who may be able to assist me?
PM if you prefer.
Thanks!
Cloudnine.
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I am aware of at least one guy who was streamed to the F111's some years ago, I believe he was selected at age 33... and I have also heard of a potential 3 other guys. Hoping someone might have some leads!
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I can confidently say that there have been no pilot trainees over the age of 33 who became fighter pilots in the RAAF (in the last twenty years anyway). There may have been some re roles who transitioned to fighters in their 30's, but I would say they would be rare. The ideal age to attempt this training is in your early 20's. Your chances of completing FJ training diminish rapidly with age.
