@Blu3: That's very strange that they've just unilaterally given you a class 4.... I was under the impression that that decision was made after recieving evidence and confirmation of a condition, not just a questionnaire... Now that I think about it though, my initial contact with the nurse resulted in receiving a letter from AVMED to pass on to my doctor asking for a confirmation of diagnosis. My GP thought it was prudent to do specialist testing as he wasn't the one who diagnosed me, and so that's why I went on to do the challenge test before anything else. After I submitted the results to DFR I went on to do the pilot specific testing and assessment day. At assessment day the AVMED doctor said that he thought I had jumped the gun getting the challenge test done given that it may have been an unnecessary expense if I hadn't passed the pilot specific tests, though I would have had to do one eventually anyway when I made it to assessment day.

At assessment day they ask you even more questions and if you get any crosses you'll have to get more specialist testing done to satisfy the ADF that you're not a medical risk, but hopefully that won't apply to you.

From what I've heard you're not the only one to have complaints about the Perth DFR, though I have no first hand experience.

G'day

I found out that I may really not be getting an opportunity to get selected before my file expires at the PSA. Circumstances dictate that I pursue other things for a couple of years or so, and though I am aware that there is no official age limit for a pilot application, in your opinion, at what age does it start counting against you. I'm 24 and I've heard before that RAAF prefers candidates to be around the 25 year mark at the higher end.

In essence, would I be considered too old if I made an other application when I was around 27-29 years of age?

Regards
Sep

Don't stress mate, I think 27.5 is the cut off for RAAF and 49 for ARA and RAN. Although under special circumstances RAAF may accept you if you're slightly over age however I haven't heard of it been done. Don't stress about offers just yet, there may be a distribution in the next week or so. I know a guy who is in the top third of the pool and hasn't heard anything yet.

RAAF DISTRIBUTION
 

Septerra, all,

As far as I know a RAAF distribution occurred this week and may still be ongoing. My file was distributed to DP AF along with some other guys I did screening with recently (oct-nov). I wouldn't be overly concerned if you didn't get a phone call. I had to call them and ask the status of my app to which they replied that it had been distributed earlier in the week. Also when calling PSA ask to speak with one of the Flight screening officers vice the orderly staff as both times I spoke I the clerk he gave me no info but when I spoke to one of the officers they told me everything.

Does anyone have any idea of the wait for a letter after you've been distributed?

Good luck to those still going through the process. If you need any info feel free to PM me. Also I am an in service applicant for anyone on the inside.

Regards.
Fair skies

Also with regards to age I wouldn't worry too much. Yes it is a young mans/ woman's game but the rule is not hard and fast.

Hi all,

Congratulations on all those who've had their files sent down to Canberra, I called PSA today and like Fair Skies I was told that my file was sent down on the 20th.

I'm a bit unsure as to what the chances of receiving an offer are from this point. I've been led to believe (Partly from the Single Service Brief at Flight Screening) that having your file sent to Canberra means that you've been shortlisted (though how short the list is I don't know) by PSA and that the chances of Canberra knocking it back are rather small. Does anyone know if this is true? I've also been told by another person that It's true for Army and Navy, but Air Force usually knock back about 50% :bored:

Distribution
 

I'm fairly sure that Canberra (Directorate of Personnel in the RAAF example) contact PSA and request a certain amount of pilots for the upcoming courses which are then scooped from the top of the pool. From there, as far as I understand, you are essentially just waiting for the formalities of a letter of offer.

This info mostly comes from guys that have been through the process before and whom I currently work with.

Cheers and good luck to all. I hope too meet some of you in the near future (hopefully very near!)

Thanks Fair Skies, here's hoping that's the case and we'll be getting the offers in the next few weeks.

As a bit of additional info (partly regarding your question on how long the wait will be), I was told by the CPL at PSA that Canberra has 3 weeks from when they get the file (the 20th) to make a decision and reply to PSA and from there PSA apparently will contact you to let you know that you've been given an offer. So December 11th their deadline for decisions, and if you haven't been contacted by PSA by then, then Canberra has knocked your offer back and you go back into the pool for the other two services.

I think they contact you by phone first to let you know before the letter is sent out, much like for Flight Screening itself. Though I'm not entirely sure on this

PSA File
 

I phoned PSA today and they informed me my file was with the distribution centre which isn't controlled by PSA (according to the CPL), does anyone know what this means? I'm not really sure if that is the same thing as the Department of Personal or if its just sitting in the distribution pool like all other recommendations...Any ideas? My preferences are RAAF and Army

Cheers
neopowered34

By the sounds of it, you seem to be in the same boat as Fair Skies and myself.

Has anyone received any offers yet after having their file sent to Canberra? There's only 7 business days left until the 11th and I'm starting to get nervous haha

PSA Offers
 

Hey guys. Got a call advising me that a letter of offer is in the mail today. Absolutely over the moon!! Has anyone else been contacted? Looks like a March OTS start at this stage.:ok:

Congratulations on the offer, I guess that answers my question haha.

Well, I received a call this morning from the CPL who was my interviewer on my YOU session.

Asking things like, how I was doing, about what I do for a living, what role I performed in the UK RAF, about my daughter, how my fitness levels are etc. All of this I am pretty sure was down in my application.

However he did mention that he was asked to write a report and pass it on to a DFR Sergeant to look at pilot spec testing in the new year.

Hopefully this is a good sign of my application finally being moved forward. I am an SSO candidate, citizenship eligibility in Feb next year.

Just seemed a little odd to get a call out of the blue and asking all the questions I had answered in my application.

FYI for ADFA candidates. I called up to check my application and have been told that intake is so low at this point in time and many people, including myself unfortunately, won't get an offer despite passing everything and getting recommended at osb… Make sure you have a contingency plan...

Just had my assessment day today, and have been recommended for next stage,

Just wondering if anyone has any knowledge as to how applicants are ranked/ how full the pool is at the moment and if there is anyway of finding out where you sit in that pool of candidates. A year can be a very long time to wait!

Thanks, Ben

@Alexie9

From what I have heard so far, a mid-pool DEO recommendation is a similar scenario. I've been told my chances are extremely slim to none. Hopefully, your file expiry at PSA is still a while away and perhaps things may pick up in the meanwhile.

@ Septerra

Yea it's pretty demoralising hey, especially after passing everything. I've spent the last 2 years dedicated to this cause only to fall short by an inch… I'm sure there are others who have been trying for longer!

Anyway I have a mate who got a medium rec and got an army DEO offer so there is hope for you…

@septerra

how did you find out where abouts in the pool your sitting!?

Rankings
 

G'day all,

To find out where you sit simply call PSA and ask about your competitiveness and how likely you are to get an offer. They are usually more than happy to tell you how your going.

Regards
Fair skies

Eyes
 

Hi all,
I have just been informed that I dont meet the minimum eye standard for pilot due to the optometrist testing they conduct after flight screening so AVMED calss 3. I did the same test 18 months ago and passed. I spoke to the optometrist and he said that AVMED have a new doctor who is reviewing all the testing paper work but my eyes were okay. Is anyone else in the same situation? It may just be occurring in WA.

FC