EngO Advice
EngO BES scheme is open again and short of numbers. Certainly thinking about it however could i go through the hassle of the 12-14 months at Cosford, then 30 weeks at Cranwell, then 30 weeks at Engineer Officer Training.
Thats even if i manage to get selected and get through OASC. Currently signed on for LOS 30, served 17 out of 30. I wonder what the Return of Service is for the BES Scheme.
Thats even if i manage to get selected and get through OASC. Currently signed on for LOS 30, served 17 out of 30. I wonder what the Return of Service is for the BES Scheme.
Melchett you have it. I once did the Biggin Hill bit without giving it proper thought; good candidate they said but try again next time, but I didn't. When thinking about reapplying I realized I did not have, and never really did have, the necessary burning desire, which cannot be faked, and as you say, it will show. Life went on to a full and satisfying career with no regrets.
EngO2017, good luck, you are making the right moves.
MOI/, think long and hard. then go for it.
EngO2017, good luck, you are making the right moves.
MOI/, think long and hard. then go for it.
Last edited by Slow Biker; 5th Mar 2017 at 21:15.
The main "hassle" is the back to "Day 1" stuff at IOT Cranwell. I guess this could be why the BES scheme uptake is low.
Definately Definately no financial benefit to the jump, probably would not see a pay increase for 6 years* or until i reached 3-year Flt Lt (under current NEM Pay Scales). *Assuming 1yr Cosford, 1 year Cranwell, 1yr as Fg Off, 3 year in rank as Flt Lt.
EngO was something that i wanted to become 12 years ago ish, betwen now and then "the family" came along and priorities changed. I became "busy" with work (and life). Now i look around and see its possibily time to try something new/rock the boat/do something i wanted to do years ago, before its too late.
I'll think about it....
Definately Definately no financial benefit to the jump, probably would not see a pay increase for 6 years* or until i reached 3-year Flt Lt (under current NEM Pay Scales). *Assuming 1yr Cosford, 1 year Cranwell, 1yr as Fg Off, 3 year in rank as Flt Lt.
EngO was something that i wanted to become 12 years ago ish, betwen now and then "the family" came along and priorities changed. I became "busy" with work (and life). Now i look around and see its possibily time to try something new/rock the boat/do something i wanted to do years ago, before its too late.
I'll think about it....
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Don't go for JEngO first tour, even the best struggle trying to learn all about being a Flt Cdr alongside the engineering decisions - it will not be much fun if you're topping out on capacity. It's much better to cut your teeth as an OC GEF or 2nd Line Bay where you learn all about the Flt Cdr role without the pressure of delivering x number of ac for the flying programme.