Career progression as a Flight Operations Assistant
Posted: Sat 01 Jun, 2013 2:03 pm
Hi,
I am a 22 year old female recent graduate who is currently working as a recruitment consultant and needing much more out of my career and lifestyle...
I have always wanted to join the RAF but feel that I am now ready as I have gained confidence and fitness due to participating in a lot of sports, moving away from home, and not getting the job satisfaction I crave from my current role.
I would ideally like to be an Air Traffic Control Officer but unfortunately achieved a C in maths at GCSE so cant do this, (even though I have a degree which was largely based on statistical analysis...wound!!) So I figure the next best thing would be to apply for the role of Flight Operations Assistant, which I know is a current priority hire role for the RAF. I don't mind taking a pay cut from my current job to do this, however I would like to know a little more about the realistic progression within the role from someone who has experience of it, due to the fact I have way more than the 2 G's at GCSE which are the minimum requirements.
If anyone can offer an insight into the role (other than what is on the RAF careers website - trust me Ive read that a LOT!) I am looking for personal views and experiences.
Thanks!
I am a 22 year old female recent graduate who is currently working as a recruitment consultant and needing much more out of my career and lifestyle...
I have always wanted to join the RAF but feel that I am now ready as I have gained confidence and fitness due to participating in a lot of sports, moving away from home, and not getting the job satisfaction I crave from my current role.
I would ideally like to be an Air Traffic Control Officer but unfortunately achieved a C in maths at GCSE so cant do this, (even though I have a degree which was largely based on statistical analysis...wound!!) So I figure the next best thing would be to apply for the role of Flight Operations Assistant, which I know is a current priority hire role for the RAF. I don't mind taking a pay cut from my current job to do this, however I would like to know a little more about the realistic progression within the role from someone who has experience of it, due to the fact I have way more than the 2 G's at GCSE which are the minimum requirements.
If anyone can offer an insight into the role (other than what is on the RAF careers website - trust me Ive read that a LOT!) I am looking for personal views and experiences.
Thanks!