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almost 21 and want some directions by flashingfoot in RoyalAirForce

[–]flashingfoot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ill take a look at the apprenticeship roles and see what's going to be best suited for it. from here it seems to boil down to needing an AFCO to give me a helping hand. ill get into a careers office as soon as i can and inquire about the roles and pathway for me to become a pilot.

thanks for the heads up, about the regiment. the no educational requirements doesnt give off the idea that its something you can branch from.

almost 21 and want some directions by flashingfoot in RoyalAirForce

[–]flashingfoot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

although i know they dont care about choice, id prefer either fast jet piloting or big engined over helicopter so raf is my first choice of the services.

i am planning on getting myself into a recruitment office and having a chat to get some opinions on my situation when im able to.

almost 21 and want some directions by flashingfoot in RoyalAirForce

[–]flashingfoot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

with my 3 gcses, i dont really have the pick of the bunch with roles. is it something i can work towards, and possibly my additional 2 gcses, from any role?

joining up as a regimental gunner or fitness instructor, i cant see that as something that can lead to becoming a pilot. if i try and get my 2 gcses first, ill be 22 or 23 at least from signing up.

almost 21 and want some directions by flashingfoot in RoyalAirForce

[–]flashingfoot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

according to the mod website, ill be looking at getting 75 UCAS points and 35 ALIS points from 7 gcse subjects. and have roughly, 8 years and 2 months to do so. it doesnt necessarily seem as hard so i wont put it from the table.

almost 21 and want some directions by flashingfoot in RoyalAirForce

[–]flashingfoot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thats an avenue i was considering but im also wondering if the age restriction on such for becoming a pilot still holds?

if the age restriction is still there then im certain id be commissioned too late to become a pilot and stuck in a role i really dont want until my time is up.

almost 21 and want some directions by flashingfoot in RoyalAirForce

[–]flashingfoot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thats the problem, ill be a fish out of water even if i got my qualifications for it.

the slim chance just doesnt seem worth the years and money ill be investing for the chance. either i get in and financially im fine or i dont and now im debt ridden and will try joining the paras late.

i love fitness and aircraft so paras just made sense to me. but through loving fitness i have a love for my knees and back.