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a few months ago i was at the afco and took the selection tests. but at that time i chose to go for the regiment gunner job, i havent had a interview yet or went to the pgac, but i think id be better in a different job. so can i go for another job in the RAF?

Yes. I doubt there would be any problem changing to another trade/are of RAF, afterall you havent even really started the selection process so you are not tied in anyway. Speak to the AFCO about it i'm sure they'l tell you the same.

Dont worry about changing your trade choice, becuase if or when you decide to go for a trade and sign the contract youll be doing it for 9 years. The guys at the AFCO wont get annoyed or shout or anything, if anything it shows your thinking about your future and they will respect you for it. Also you can still go on the PGAC for the Regt and still not be held to applying for that trade. But, just incase you didnt know, dont go gunner if you think you can transfer out once your in, into another trade. Because you cant. But also as dooher said, your in the very early stage of your application, so there wont be a prob. Just go to your AFCO and explain the situation. Good luck matey

Thanks guys!

The job i was concidering was "Painter & Finisher" which is the painting of aircraft and vehicles, things like that. Anyone here have any info on what the job is like? The thing that really changed my mind from the regiment to this job is: 1) i didnt know they had this!! 2) im very interested in aircraft and this job is to do with aircraft so...

Maby i should start another topic with the painter & finisher in the topic title....?

Martin, think very carefully about Painter&Finisher trade. The trade will be largely obsolete in the next few years, and tends to be a dumping ground for the other engineering trades. If you want to work with planes then try the other engineering trades.

On the plus side if you only plan to stay in a few years then it gives you a good trade out on civvy street, some car sprayers are getting £35 an hour. There is also a bit of cash to be made on the side while you are in....

On the other hand, if you're interested in aircraft, why not try flying in one? I can personally recommend the Aircrew role!

Sgt Hyperlithe.
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(Yes, you did read that right, I finally finished my training and got my stripes!!) :multi:

Good work, just make sure you don't stand too near to any fires or go outside on a hot day with no clothes on, not that you would of course......

I changed my career choice after a conversation with a Supplier at the AFCO.

They don't mind at all in the early stages so long as you persue what you have chosen after the AST. Wouldn't worry about it mate.

Thanks for the advice.

After posting that i went to the AFCO and talked to the guys there, having no qualifications (long story) it limits me to what jobs i can do, aircrew would be great but with no qualifications and glasses for astigmatism in my eyes its a no-no .

I was going to go for flight ops assistant but they arent taking anyone for months yet so im more likely going to go for the painter post...

A friend in the RAF told me that once your in you can re-train... is this correct? he sugested just going in as painter, after a few years as painter (over those years getting a few qualifications) and then apply to re-train as "weapon systems operator (crewman)" or something. Possible?

Thanks

Martin, stop mucking about and get in the Andrew for forks sake

S, well done there your litheness Fantastic! Come round to our Mess and I`ll ring the bell

dont want to go into the wrong thing harry

Just had my final interview and got accepted. They told me that you cant change jobs once you are in.

They also said that 1400 people will join the RAF this year but 100,000 have applied. Wouldn't hold your breath mate.

Good luck anyway

really... is that the figure!! thats shocking, am glad i got my date then!

VJ

1400 will join this year? That's what they tell everyone! There'll be at least 500 new officers this year, and 120 new aircrew, doesn't leave much space for the junior ranks if they're telling the truth does it? Think whoever told you that was exaggerating slightly...

But then apparently 64% of statistics are made up....