Hey guys im currently going throught the application process of applying to become an aircraft mechanic in the navy. But In my mind Im still havibg this argument about wether to become an aircraft technician in the army or continue applying with the navy. Which do you think is best in accordance with promotion, pay, prospects, basic training, trade training, quality of living e.g sporting activities, adventure training, housing etc and anything else.
Thanks for putting my mind at rest.
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Basically it comes down to if you want to be a civvie in uniform - RAF, get buggered about all the time - Army, or float about on a boat - Navy.
The RAF have the most "normal" least military lives, the Army has the harder training both Phase 1 and 2, and the Navy has the problems of being away for long periods from friends/family. Promotion in most trades is better in the Army, which has the knock on effect that your pays better. There are some housing differences with allowances for the Navy, although they are being looked at again to make the allowances tri-service. The sport, social and other parts of military life depend very much on where you are, what your doing and if you take advantages of the chances offered, rather than which service your in.
Ian.
The RAF have the most "normal" least military lives, the Army has the harder training both Phase 1 and 2, and the Navy has the problems of being away for long periods from friends/family. Promotion in most trades is better in the Army, which has the knock on effect that your pays better. There are some housing differences with allowances for the Navy, although they are being looked at again to make the allowances tri-service. The sport, social and other parts of military life depend very much on where you are, what your doing and if you take advantages of the chances offered, rather than which service your in.
Ian.
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Machiavellian
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All you had to write was "I don’t know" that’s all he did wrong, why does everyone get picky about everyone’s English? I can understand the text language but it’s just a joke now.lozhop wrote:Translated from intergalactic to English..........Sailorboy wrote:Idun know. Never really fancied it I suppose.
I don't know. I never really fancied joining the RAF in that capacity, I suppose.
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"Idun know. Never really fancied it I suppose"
I suppose that we ancient people were educated to read, write and speak proper English. You see the standard of English by SOME students on these forum pages has a lot to be desired old boy!
If someone appeared in front of me, looking for a position as an Aircraft Propulsion Fitter either speaking like that or writing up notes for others to follow, would be shown the door.
Communication by text phone is one thing but to communicate to others with a broad readership is another, now girls please go off and play with your Barbies or Ken and when you decide to become grown up and to write proper English you might get some proper answers
From: An old codger of an engine fitter ex Royal Air Force
I suppose that we ancient people were educated to read, write and speak proper English. You see the standard of English by SOME students on these forum pages has a lot to be desired old boy!
If someone appeared in front of me, looking for a position as an Aircraft Propulsion Fitter either speaking like that or writing up notes for others to follow, would be shown the door.
Communication by text phone is one thing but to communicate to others with a broad readership is another, now girls please go off and play with your Barbies or Ken and when you decide to become grown up and to write proper English you might get some proper answers
From: An old codger of an engine fitter ex Royal Air Force
Contact DelD,
He will be able to answer your questions.
He will be able to answer your questions.
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Both my brothers served in RN - I served Army and whatever the calling, I personally think that both are singlies jobs. RN seemed to be a lot more cushy (you also get to see loads more unless you're in a regt/corps with a "Soldier requires passport" on the posting order).
I for the most part enjoyed my service but had second thoughts about re-joining RN. Trouble was, it was swapping a uniform for a bunch of folk that can't march (!) and a whole lot of re-training. The ball as they say, is in your court!
I for the most part enjoyed my service but had second thoughts about re-joining RN. Trouble was, it was swapping a uniform for a bunch of folk that can't march (!) and a whole lot of re-training. The ball as they say, is in your court!
I would seriously look at the Navy. The Army Aircraft technicians are in the REME, and attached to the AAC. This basically means a career working on Lynx/Gazelles/Apache only. There are a few others in very small numbers, but the Navy will offer much more trade diversity, with rotary wing, and fixed wing opportunities, including the JSF in a few years. The trade training is equal, any ex Military tech is of good quality, but the Navy have responsibility for certain specialist jobs for both themselves as well as the Army, so this is another way they can offer greater opportunities.
Unfortunatley I never knew about the Navy's promotion and training structure when I joined up, otherwise I would have seriously considered it. I may be out of date with my facts, but I believe you can join the Navy straight as an Artificer, do 4 years training and that is you promoted to PO, and qualified up to Warrant Officer. This is faster and easier than the admittedly quick Army system, and has been said faster promotion means more pay, and better conditions.
The Navy is not all about sitting on ships either, there are opportunities to work with the Commando Brigade, which have now been denied our REME Air Techs, so if you are so inclined you can still have a go at getting a green lid.
They both offer good careers, I did 12 years as an Air Tech in REME, but I think knowing what I know now if I could go back I would choose the Navy.
Unfortunatley I never knew about the Navy's promotion and training structure when I joined up, otherwise I would have seriously considered it. I may be out of date with my facts, but I believe you can join the Navy straight as an Artificer, do 4 years training and that is you promoted to PO, and qualified up to Warrant Officer. This is faster and easier than the admittedly quick Army system, and has been said faster promotion means more pay, and better conditions.
The Navy is not all about sitting on ships either, there are opportunities to work with the Commando Brigade, which have now been denied our REME Air Techs, so if you are so inclined you can still have a go at getting a green lid.
They both offer good careers, I did 12 years as an Air Tech in REME, but I think knowing what I know now if I could go back I would choose the Navy.
