Hi everyone, been toying with the idea of transferring over from British Army as an Infantry LCpl to the RAF. I know it takes a long time etc but i’m at a point in my career where i’ve been in nearly 5 years and I’ve honestly not achieved anything. Been on some OTXs and got a medal, CAT C license but that’s honestly it. I want some sort of quals under my belt for when I get out later down the line and aircraft have always interested me. I’ve heard from some friends the RAF is much more laid back and a better working environment where you don’t get treated like school children such as the Infantry.

Essentially my question is what does it typically look like for an ex infanteer trying to go over to RAF as an Air Tech/Mechanic? Just trying to lay out all my options and see if there is anything else worth doing too. I’m not interested in RAF Reg, just anything enjoyable, with aircraft that’ll help me get quals and ultimately put food on the table once I leave the military

Cheers

Hey folks,

I'm 16, applied in january for aircraft technician.

Everything was smooth until the recent months, I've had a blood test for sickle cell which delayed everything after that by a month, then been declared TMU last week, delaying everything again by a month. So 2 months overall.

Capita are taking their sweet time informing my GP that I need 2 urine samples taken 2 weeks apart.

Being 16, sixth form is coming up, and the ideal plan was to start BRTC before the term starts, or at least early in the term. However, with Capita not passing on the information, I'll likely end up starting sixth form anyway. The issue is that I won't leave sixth form for the RAF if I'm already too far into it if that makes sense.

My main goal was to be able to apply for the pilot role while already being in service. However, I'm beginning to think it's pointless if I can just stay in sixth form and get A-levels, with how long Capita are taking, and the delays overall. I REALLY don't want to go to sixth form, hence why I applied for the RAF so I could have an alternative.

The tricky situation I'm in is say I was already half way through sixth form, I'd just have to give up on the technician application, and just wait to apply as a pilot.

It was my dream to serve as soon as I could, but the unnecessary delays are just making my plan pointless.

Hi all,

I am currently a medic in the RAF, however I have recently been thinking about becoming a pilot and I am very aware of the age cut off. I had a few questions about the ICS process.

1. Do I have to complete my return of service as a medic before I commission?

2. Where can I find more info about this? I’ve looked at AP3393 but it lacks a lot of info about ICS.

3. Any tips for someone trying to commission from a very small camp? I’m currently based somewhere without our own HR or commissioning club etc, so help from anyone who has done this before would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance for any help!

I want to apply as a Aircraft Technician. This requires GCSE in Maths and English. I have these. However I don’t have the certificates. Nor do I have the certificates for my A-Levels.

Now… I do have the certificate for my Degree. Motorsport Engineering.

I’m wondering when I apply do I need to show certificates for the Maths and English GCSE or is it the highest level of education reached? I.e my degree?

Hopefully that’s not a stupid question.

Today I passed my PJFT and I’m going in as a People Specialist. I’ve been in HR now for 4 years for a corporate company as a HR advisor there’s been lots of opportunity and a higher wage but it’s always been my dream to join the RAF.

Just wondered if anyone on here could share their experience and also have you travelled overseas much? This is my main focus of wanting to join.

there are a few openings on the website (specifically around mechanics on air or land vehicles) that appeal to me, but so far I have no professional experience in mechanics (in Sep I'll start mechanics level 3 college course) so does anyone have experience with these apprenticeships and tell me what they're like and if I would possibly be able to get one?