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RAF - Good or Bad?
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OK, bit of a tricky one here. I could do with some advice about my future from some random group of strangers
I'm thinking of joining the Royal Air-Force. Some people think this is a good thing, some think it's bad.
Could I ask everyone here to please reply to this post saying whether you think a job in the RAF is a good or bad idea and why?
I'm not asking whether you think it'd suit me best, hense no background info, I just want to know if you think is a good job or not to take.
If you're interested, I was planning on being an officer - heading into Fighter Controller branch
I'm thinking of joining the Royal Air-Force. Some people think this is a good thing, some think it's bad.
Could I ask everyone here to please reply to this post saying whether you think a job in the RAF is a good or bad idea and why?
I'm not asking whether you think it'd suit me best, hense no background info, I just want to know if you think is a good job or not to take.
If you're interested, I was planning on being an officer - heading into Fighter Controller branch
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i was gonna join the RAF as a firefighter now im in the navy reserves i say u should follow your head and do wot u think is right for yourself
Hell no! The only girl he'll be having is this one! (Unless I choose to bring a friend , JJ)
go 4 it:D
Kally :eek:
No, that girl will be meeeeeeeee
But seriously I think the RAF is a great career ... anything in the forces is.
But it all depends on what you truly want ... I think to do the job that you most want to do is the most important factor ... not the pay, perks or uniform
Although I'll admit the guy in uniform thing would really work for me as well!!! But it's the person inside the uniform that matters!
Luv
Fairytale_Girly xoxox
Yeah, good idea not just cos of that, of course! It's a secure job with an obvious line for promotion, I'd imagine it's very exciting and rewarding, and as with all the armed forces it has a huge variety of jobs within it in case you want a change.
BUT I'd say downsides are that pay isn't brilliant, and it's hardly a 9-5 job - very unpredictable and depending on where you're based, could involve long periods of time away from family/friends/girlfriend. Not that I'm mentioning that because I'm bitter at my boyfriend being based in Germany. oh, no. :rolleyes:
:yes:
But joining the RAF is a good thing, it can give you opportunities apart from being blown up in the sky.
You could change your mind half way through and go into commercial air flight with an experience off the RAF behind you.
cause we know blair wont get back in but the next prime minister is bound to be as butt sniffing as him
But it is honourable and a lot of people would look up to you and respect you.
It is challenging and hard work but if you enjoy it then you should keep with it.
Our minimum requirement for commissioned officers is
2A/A2 levels or 3 Scottish Highers passes,
plus 5 GCSEs/SCEs (Grade C/3),
including English Language and Maths. Graduates
or qualified entrants may be offered enhanced
promotion and starting pay.
A number of specialisations - Engineer Officer,
Catering Officer, Physical Education Officer, Legal Officer,
Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Nursing Officer and Chaplain
require more specialist qualifications. You may apply a few months before you achieve the educational requirements. The minimum requirement for NCO aircrew is 3 GCSE/SCE passes (Grade C/3), including English Language and Maths. An elementary knowledge of science, in some cases physics, is also required.
find out more at http://www.rafcareers.com/
Well I once worked with this guy who was dying to learn to fly .. trouble was the fool joined the Navy!!
You should go for it. Im not in the RAF myself but my sister and boyfriend both are + they absolutly love it. I get to see the social life of it and its brilliant. To be honest its just like a holiday camp most of the time, v cheap drinks and lots of good friends!!
People who i have spoken to really enjoy there jobs too + there are so many to chose from and so many places to go to around the world as well (none of them ever seem to be bored!) Only down side is you might have to go to war!! And not so brilliant places like Iraq!! Where my BF is at moment, but its such a great experience for him.
You'd be mad not to try, and if you don't at least have a go you'll never know what you could possibly be missing?
Hope its help you a bit?
Good luck in whatever you chose to do though!
Tx