Another Newbie to all this...

Heyhoe · Post by **Heyhoe** » Thu 28 Sep, 2006 1:39 pm

Ok, so heres my situation.

I have all the neccasary GCSEs (5) I have a GNVQ in ICT and i have an NVQ level 2 in Fabrication and Welding.

I am wanting to join as a General Technician (Workshop) I worked in a Fabrication and welding workshop for two years to gain my Level 2.

I decided i would much rather follow this trade in the RAF. I dont have anything wrong with me and have a resonally good level of fitness. I am 19.

Basically I was just wondering if anybody has any past experience similar to mine who got into the RAF or if anybody knew what my chances would be... I just sent my intrest form off to the AFCO, does anybody know how long it normally takes for them to contact you?

Thanks in advance,

krscott86 · Post by **krscott86** » Thu 28 Sep, 2006 4:31 pm

hey dude a wouldnt wait on them contacting u ur better off finding ur local afco and going in the u will get better iformation on the trade u wish and a dvd which u dont get threw the post

Heyhoe · Post by **Heyhoe** » Fri 29 Sep, 2006 3:41 pm

Ok, its just the nearest AFCO is a 30 minute drive away and i dont have transport so i didnt want to make any pointless journeys. If i go in can i arrange an interview if i meet all the right criteria? Or will i have to make another trip before i can arrange an interview?

metworldmike · Post by **metworldmike** » Fri 29 Sep, 2006 4:42 pm

hi
when i went in they gave me information about the trades i wanted to apply for and other info i wanted. I think they also see if the trade is open, and get an application form. As krscott86 said go down to AFCO and just see what happens

mike

krscott86 · Post by **krscott86** » Fri 29 Sep, 2006 5:54 pm

yeh wen u go down the will spend time sit down explain all trades u r interested in and tell if the are looking for tht trade u have to choose two trades then they will give u an application form which u can fill out there or take home. if u wish to make as little trips then take with u :

passport/drivers licence
National insurence card
Birth Certificate

and they will ask why u want to join.

Anyway good luck mate let me no how u get on

Heyhoe · Post by **Heyhoe** » Sat 30 Sep, 2006 11:40 pm

Cheers for the help.

I am going to go down during the week

krscott86 · Post by **krscott86** » Sun 01 Oct, 2006 4:40 am

good luck to u mate

Heyhoe · Post by **Heyhoe** » Thu 05 Oct, 2006 3:23 pm

Went to the AFCO yesterday and now im filling out my application form.

Going to send it off tommorow with all the certificates etc. The guy said that my 2 years experience doing the fabrication and welding course will definately earn me some brownie points

metworldmike · Post by **metworldmike** » Thu 05 Oct, 2006 3:47 pm

nice one buddy!, its a good feeling when the ball starts to roll. Good luck with application!!!!

Heyhoe · Post by **Heyhoe** » Thu 19 Oct, 2006 4:14 pm

Got my aptitude tests soon.

Crapping myself :S lol.

I am trying to brush up on my maths as it was 3 years since i did any :S

Heyhoe · Post by **Heyhoe** » Thu 23 Nov, 2006 12:28 pm

Ok, i got a letter today through telling me that i have completed the selection tests and the interview. Does this mean i passed the interview or does it just mean i will do the medical and fitness test then i actually apply for the job??? Meaning i wont know if i will actually get into the RAF until a later date?? OR does this mean the job is avaiable and i can have it when i pass my medical and fitness?????????

PLease tell me, i dont want to think i passed the interview and tell people i did if i could still get turned down at a later date.

THANKS!

Heyhoe · Post by **Heyhoe** » Fri 24 Nov, 2006 2:47 pm

Anyone?

VJN · Post by **VJN** » Fri 24 Nov, 2006 2:59 pm

hey there... when i went to the afco i have the aptitude tests etc... they prob will get a fitness test going with you, (i didnt have to do it) but its quite easy most people pass! you will have to call n to see if the job is open if it is then you go for another interview...

although i heard some afcos do it different... although they technically shouldnt... lol. hope this helps matey!

VJ

Heyhoe · Post by **Heyhoe** » Sat 16 Dec, 2006 12:53 pm

Posted this in the wrong thread before.. Sorry

From other thread:

"Well, passed my interview and passed my medical.

Got a fitness test tommorow...

I first walked into the AFCO on the 10th of october. Im really suprised at how fast it has gone.

My trade is classed as "priority" aswell so he said things will be even faster once i pass my fitness test...."

Frank S. · Post by **Frank S.** » Sat 16 Dec, 2006 5:14 pm

krscott86 wrote:yeh wen u go down the will spend time sit down explain all trades u r interested in and tell if the are looking for tht trade u have to choose two trades then they will give u an application form which u can fill out there or take home. if u wish to make as little trips then take with u :

and they will ask why u want to join.

Anyway good luck mate let me no how u get on

Pretty please with sugar on top: bin the text-speak. I just clocked this. This is a computer you're using, not a mobile.

Thanks.

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