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McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Is any one in the RAF whats it like.

Serioulsy considering joining but my question rests at, How does one become a pilot, what else does the RAF have.

And before you say check google I can't seem to load it, its saying mozilla cant find server Shocked

or connection refused.
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ash t · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Dec 2004 Karma :

www.raf.mod.uk

There is a link on there to the careers website.

Pilot is VERY hard to get, but you can easily get a job elsewhere in the RAF.
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ash t · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Dec 2004 Karma :

https://www.rafcareers.com/homepage.cfm?flash=go

Done it for you
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McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Thanks mate Thumbs Up

Karma when I get some more to give out Thumbs Up

I messed up i can go in and be trained to be a pilot. I will deff look more into it.
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Its pronounced Jixxer!

ash t · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Dec 2004 Karma :

Dont forget Laughing

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Danny · Ask Me About Stoppie School Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Karma :

I went through the RAF Pilot selection process.....and failed. Sad

It's very very very very hard and then only the best of the group will be chosen.

Questions you need to ask yourself:

Are you a good leader/can you give clear and effective instructions under pressure?

Are considerably above average intelligence?

Can you do mental arithmetic while trying to remember a random code and responding to colour stimuli?

Are you willing to sign a service contract of 16 years? Bearing in mind you may not be selected for as a fast jet pilot.

Can you handle a military lifestyle?

Are you in perfect health?

Are you willing to bomb a target knowing there will probably be civilian casualties?

Hex · Party Boy Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

As a side to just been a pilot there are LOTS of other paths inside the RAF.

It is the best out of the services, when I say best I mean easiest, but please don't think that its a walk in the park.

Also dont forget the army and navy also have pilots.
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Danny · Ask Me About Stoppie School Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Karma :

I think if you want to be an army pilot you have to do x no. of years before you can apply.

You can apply to be a navy pilot from the outset I believe.

McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Thanks alot guys.

Danny Yes to all except health which im working on my fitness before I join Wink

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Its pronounced Jixxer!

Danny · Ask Me About Stoppie School Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Karma :

Good luck to you then mate. Thumbs Up

Start reading up as much as you can about RAF deployments around the world and their significance.
In general read the broad sheets to help you understand world politics etc...

McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Cheers mate Thumbs Up

Only getting info atm and within the next 4 months hopefully be joining Smile

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Its pronounced Jixxer!

ZRX61 · Victor Meldrew Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Karma :

What subject is you BSc in?

McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Hex · Party Boy Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Batchelor of Science.

A type of Degree.
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McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Criminal Law Laughing

but when i finish I want to do something else Wink

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Its pronounced Jixxer!

numark1 · Scared of girls Joined: 10 May 2004 Karma :

McGee sorry to sound harsh but you have no chance of becoming a pilot in the UK airforces.

Also don't you have to have been a UK resident for like 3 years before you join in which case your screwed again.

ZRX61 · Victor Meldrew Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Karma :

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McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

ZRX61 · Victor Meldrew Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Karma :

Why not join the USAF instead?

McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Still considering that Wink

Went down the recruiment office today for a quick browse got a load of info Thumbs Up

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Its pronounced Jixxer!

numark1 · Scared of girls Joined: 10 May 2004 Karma :

I just mean its fucking hard to become a pilot, sure there are minimum requirements but so many people are trying to join they are able to be very picky.

I thought you had to be a uk resident for a while before hand, didn't realise that wouldn't be a problem.

Good luck though anyway, maybe give the selection guy a few special favours to secure your place. Razz

McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Ill do it, im hardcore innit Wink

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PsychoHippy · Jammy Git Joined: 02 Jul 2002 Karma :

I was fortunate to spend nearly 10 years in the RAF. It is a great life for a single bloke, as long as you aren't afraid of working hard and doing what you are told without questioning it.
However, as has already been said, you have to be really bloody good to become a pilot (or very lucky).
As for what else there is, I was a Telecoms Engineer (good for when I left), there are also things like Weapons Techs, Aircraft Techs, Comms Operators, General Admin Staff, Catering Staff.

Remember though, don't mention that you would settle for anything other than pilot to anyone in the recruitment phase. They want people that are totally committed to being a pilot, if you suggest you would do something else they will question your commitment and offer you a ground job.

Like Danny said, make sure you are well up to date on current affairs and current military mobilizations - they will ask questions and expect you to be able to give clear and concise answers without waffling. Also a good knowledge of current and proposed RAF aircraft is a good thing.

Good luck with it - it's bloody hard to get in, but it'll be worth every minute of it if you succeed Thumbs Up

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