All this will be explained in the info booklet which the AFCO will give to you.

But don't worry, the standard recruit test is easy. Most people breeze it.

Basically, the recruit test is easy as pie. With your qualifications you should breeze it. Just run through the practice paper that your AFCO will send you, and then swot up a little on the areas that you didn't get full marks on. :)
But then Tiffs have to sit a seperate exam that normal recruits ...

Up North. Chorley, Lancashire to be exact.
can't wait till I move down to the Sunny South. Okay, maybe I'm being a little too optimistic.

Up North. Chorley, Lancashire to be exact.
can't wait till I move down to the Sunny South. Okay, maybe I'm being a little too optimistic.

I know what you mean Contractor.
When running on a treadmill, I usually try and play games in my head. Like, name an animal for each letter of the alphabet or something. lol :roll:

But you're right, it's so boring. My PJFT was on a treadmill, and let me tell you I am glad I don't have to go ...

bootneck wrote:Looks like they`re expecting the RAF, they`ve got the sprinklers on, on deck, keep that grass green for the Crabs.

I have no idea what you just said.

Oh well, only 4 months until I go down to Plymouth. Maybe you'll get a reply when I come back.

bootneck wrote:Looks like they`re expecting the RAF, they`ve got the sprinklers on, on deck, keep that grass green for the Crabs.

I have no idea what you just said.

Oh well, only 4 months until I go down to Plymouth. Maybe you'll get a reply when I come back.

I go to the gym everyday. 10 min treadmill, 10 min cycle, 10 min rowing, then the weights. Eat lunch, swim for 20 min, then a nice relaxing sauna and shower.

If you stick at it you really feel the benefits. Of course, I also go running, cycling and walking outside too. But if you have the time and ...

Much better. I like it a lot.
And.. they have the new ensign on there. Goodbye old droopy.

Much better. I like it a lot.
And.. they have the new ensign on there. Goodbye old droopy.

Well, I had a re-think and decided that I'm just going for an AEM position now.

I don't really think I could hack the 4 years of schooling that Tiffs get.

Well, the Chief basically told me that in normal circumstances I would not be allowed to join as a Tiff, however if I do exceptionally well on the aptitude tests then there may be a chance of being accepted.

I think it's time for a lot of swotting up.

Good luck mate. I'm sure you'll get through it.

lodgi wrote:I got:


By the way scumfrog, English Speaking and Listening isn't a GCSE, it's part of English Language.

I'm just quoting exactly what it says on my results card. :|

Going to the AFCO today for a little chat. Thanks for your advice PHIL.

Oh yes, I got a B in History, a C in Design Tech, a C in Music, but only an E in French.

Anywhoo, thanks for your help Phil. I'll give 'em a ring today.