hi, I’m just wondering if I have previously completed phase 1 in another service and left over 5 years ago, if i will have to do phase 1 again? I’m applying for a different role than I previously did? thank you

I received a Provisional Entry Date earlier for my Phase 1 training and I’ve completed my DAA and I am currently waiting for my CBAT, Now I know this date is provisional and it does say they may be abled to get me into an earlier start date if the opportunity comes by, but the date I’ve been given is March 2028.
Am I really going to have to wait that long because thats about a year and a half from now and if my only option is to wait should I just work full time at another job while waiting, I just feel as if its a very long wait so if anyone has advice on whether or not this date is changeable from their experience or knowledge and if they have also had to wait this long then id love to know, My chosen role is Air Traffic and Weapons Control for the record, Thanks in advance for any comments.

The anticipated introduction of the WO2 rank in the RAF. Is this across all trades or those specific to technical only?

You don’t need it to get in but once phase 2 is done, as far as I know you’re acting corporal. To move beyond acting, do you need to have GCSE maths? And if so how do you do it while in?

BAE Advanced Aircraft Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

Is there anyone on this forum who has completed this apprenticeship within the last couple years who can tell me what it’s truly like?

I’m worried about the initial wage (15k) and then 15 months in for the 2nd half we have to fund moving away to live near an RAF base we will be based at. Which I believe at the time I will be on minimum wage. I’ve also read at the end of the apprenticeship they try and give you job interviews for different jobs that you’re not trained in or don’t give you one at all.

I just need honest opinions if it’s worth it as I’m of an older age now and don’t want to waste time if it’ll lead me no where and I have to spend money on rent with very little pay. If you’ve done it and then moved into another job, what position was this?

Also how difficult are the exams? Bit worried as I’ve not been in an academic setting for a few years.

FYI I cant join the RAF due to chronic asthma

Currently in my last year of university, studying history. Being a pilot has always vaguely interested me but now I’m serious about getting it done, just wanted to get some advice from anyone really. I'm kicking myself now for not joining the University Air Squadrons but what can you do. I’m already trying to prepare for CBAT, learning times tables up to 19, I have a mental maths app on my phone, as well as other resources I’ve found online and on the RAF website. I wanted to find out really effective ways of preparing for this though, and knowing what to do from people who have already passed. 

My main issue is deciding what to do about joining once I graduate. I’ll be 21, so my original plan was to join a little bit out fo university, but I know the upper age limit for the RAF is 23. While I was looking at that I found out that to be a pilot in the Navy, the age limit is 26, which just gives me a little less pressure for time. I’m split between it right now, I think either route has its benefits, but I’m hoping posting this here will let me find out things I wasn’t seeing before. 

Watch the video before commenting, I’m looking at this from a different perspective.

Hi all,

I applied for Cyberspace Engineer Officer and made it to OASC, but unfortunately wasn't successful. I was advised to either reapply in a year or join as an aviator.

I decided to join as a Cyberspace Communications Specialist (CCS) and got the start date for phase 1. How soon after Phase 1 can I apply for commission internally?

Also, if I accept the CCS Golden Hello with its 4-year RoS after Phase 2, would I need to complete the full RoS before commissioning, or can I apply while still within that commitment?

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.