2023 RAF Interview - How I Passed With Flying Colours

[@JakeGchannel]

Hope you guys have found this video useful! If there is anything else you would like me to talk about then please comment and let me know :)

[@macauleyholloway25]

Did you get the question of raf current affairs uk and overseas

[@JakeGchannel]

@@macauleyholloway25 No but I know its one of the question they can ask so its worth being clued up on it such as operation Shader etc.

[@sotjuan558]

hello, I recently completed the raf interview and I am a 17 yo from tamworth, england. This will be the first ever job I do and I would like to let you know, as long as you prepare correctly and expect the complete worst then as long as you read the information on the website anyone can pass. It’s very much common sense and passion. Treat the interview like it’s going to make you fail, expect the worse, and do you best, perform your best, give yourself rest, and smash that interview. You’ll smash it as long as you have given it your all. Ignore your family, and stay confident regardless of their thoughts. and honest.

[@200kylo]

Thankyou I’m currently studying for mine cyberspace and I feel like every day I’m finding out something else I have to learn and I’m working because I have done so much work and writing it’s crazy and I just want my interviewer to know how much I’ve been working but if I keep having to research new things I’m going to have no time to memorise questions, also how did you interview go can you talk me through it, questions ect and what I need to know and what you revised for please much appreciate

[@200kylo]

I’m also 17

[@JakeGchannel]

Never let anyone say otherwise. Good job let us know how to next stage goes for you.

[@sotjuan558]

@@200kylo Hiya yeah, and sorry. I’ll have to find some time to explain what I thought was most useful!

[@sotjuan558]

For my interview, I used the STAR interview structure (Situation, action, task, result). As a basic question and answer let me explain: Question - Please show/tell me an example where you have used your teamwork skills in order to complete a task or dedicate a specific personality towards the situation at hand. S situation - ex. The problem which occurred within the group was someone not giving enough thought to the safety behind cooking when on the course. T task - (what did I have to accomplish to resolve the problem) I was challenged to talk to the individual and explain where they went wrong and how they can resolve the problem, whilst using communication skills, I was able to come to a conclusion to solve the problem. A Action - (Explain what you did word by word and be as clear as possible with the recruiter what it is YOU did to help). R Result - What did you manage to achieve and what did it help within your group. How did it help continue the problem and how are you going to move on without having the same issues. If the interview is online (which it was in my case) notes are not permitted, I would advise you to revise and revise and look online for the structure of the questions, every military interview uses a clear structure and they like to see that you have a lot of knowledge regarding the application process, this is first impressions, especially good for the interview stage. Use your initiative - they like to know your looks on things and like to see you ask questions during the interview in order for you to looks inquisitive and show interest. The best thing you can do in an interview is be as smart and as honest as possible, it’s no good lying to the recruiter. It’ll only impress them more if you have the courage to talk a bit about your background and most importantly what pushed you into joining the raf. I beg rat you go elsewhere on the internet and gather ever little bit of information possible (when the name of the head of the raf and his age and his background, how the raf came about, who decided to create the raf). Be equipped on the littlest questions you know, they will be impressed to see a huge knowledge about the history of the air force. I hope this has helped you out and I wish you the best of luck with your interview, I was very much thrown into the deep end for this job at 16yo when I first applied I was absolutely terrified for what was to come. Once you have a better understanding, I promise it puts your mind as ease and prepares your body for your phase one which I start at the end of January, I cannot and must not tell you the date. My father was a sergeant, regimental gunner in the raf and I am following in his steps! All the best!🎉

[@gemmabridges1873]

What a great video ! Impressed with the amount of prep work and revision you have done, shows what passion you have for the career. No wonder you passed, well done !

[@JakeGchannel]

Thank you I appreciate it, I hope it goes well for you and let me know how you get a long! :)

[@rogerrabbit6185]

Loved your video. I went for my interview and assessment for a boy entrant at RAF Cosford in May 1957, aged 15years. I travelled on my own by train across the country, it was the most daunting thing I had ever done in my life. I was accepted and was posted to RAF St Athan. The 18-month training I received was very hard but shaped me for the rest of my life, I wouldn't have missed it for the world. All the very best in your career, I wish I could do it all over again. I salute you.

[@JakeGchannel]

Thank you so much and wow! Times must have changed massively since then but that's incredible to do at that age. How long were you in the RAF for?!

[@willmorgan4350]

I've got my Shine interview for the pilot role in a week this video has defiantly helped settle my nerves a bit for it, thanks for that, good luck in your career :D

[@JakeGchannel]

That's amazing! Thank you, you're going to smash it! Good luck and let me know how you get on.

[@joeceleron5022]

I passed the DAA thanks to you now I'm here again for the interview. You make life a lot easier God bless!

[@JakeGchannel]

@@joeceleron5022 no it was all you! I just gave you the tools and you put in the grit and hard work well done! 🙂 nevertheless I’m glad you have found them useful. Good luck with the interview, do keep us updated with how it goes 🙂 god bless to you as well

[@joeceleron5022]

@@JakeGchannelHey my brother I just passed the interview now onto medical. Now I’ll hop on your medical portion of your video. Thanks a ton 🙏😂

[@JakeGchannel]

@@joeceleron5022 nice work! And your welcome hopefully the medical goes well. Keep us update with how it goes 🙂

[@Tyler-zz2fb]

@@joeceleron5022What sort of questions were you asked mate? About the RAF?

[@DDougz]

My left ear really enjoyed this video

[@JakeGchannel]

Least you know your left ear works well :)

[@ryannRG]

Really helpful, Cheers Jake. Currently in the application process, with my interview next week. Going for the role of Air & Space Operations Specialist.

[@JakeGchannel]

That's great to hear! And thank you, I'm glad you have found it useful. In a weeks time you'll be celebrating getting through with flying colours as well. Let us know how it goes! Good luck :)

[@ryannRG]

@@JakeGchannel Hi Jake, just wanted to let you know that I absolutely smashed my interview! Really appreciate you creating content such as this, as it gave me a great additional insight with what to expect from the interview process. Now all that remains is the medical and fitness!

[@ngutazinya3550]

Thank you for this video, my interview is in a week and I believe this information would greatly impact my performance positively.

[@JakeGchannel]

I'm glad you have found it helpful. Please do keep us informed how you do :)

[@ngutazinya3550]

I passed my interview yesterday in flying colours 🥳🙏🏾. I look forward to my specialist interview, Medicals and fitness test.

[@JakeGchannel]

@@ngutazinya3550 Nice work! Great to hear you smashed it! Hopefully the rest goes smooth sailing as possible for you. Keep us updated with how it all goes.

[@toby43078]

Holy crap!!! What a gorgeous man!!

[@JordanThompson2002-v6v]

Hi Jake, I just want to thank you.. your video really helped me I had my selection Interview this afternoon and passed with flying colours 🙌 ☺️ now onto medical..

[@JakeGchannel]

@@JordanThompson2002-v6v I’m glad to hear that well done! Good luck with the medical and with any luck it will be more smooth sailing than my medical. Do keep us posted with how it goes.

[@richthedreader]

HI Jake, really useful video I've been coming back to it for reference whilst I've been prepping. Interview tomorrow morning so fingers crossed. Thanks Again

[@JakeGchannel]

That's great to hear! Hopefully it all went well let me know how it went :)

[@Bobby-c9p2v]

This is such a great video, I hope your application is going well I am preparing to do my DAA in a few days and hopefully interview after that. You are definitely right about there being a temptation to try to bullshit a bit to give an answer you think they might want to hear but I think more important perhaps than the details of your answer is that you show you have the qualities of being honest and genuine, like you say. Thanks for the help man, best of luck.

[@JakeGchannel]

Yeah these people are trained to sniff out bullshit so remove it completely and being true to yourself is way way way more better answer than any lie as it takes confidence to put your true self out there and that's what they want. Yeah I am my final stretch done my fitness test and passed so got to do some Security questionnaire + an interview thing and that's it! So at the end of mine of my application and I hope yours goes just as smooth. Do keep us informed of how it goes.

[@sallyspongebob9058]

Thank you so much for the video Jake! I’m looking to apply to the RAF next year! Good luck with your training💪

[@JakeGchannel]

You are very welcome and glad to hear you’re thinking about it, do let us know when you do and how it goes 🙂

[@judithbebbington109]

Good luck!!!my son is at Halton atm doing his 10 weeks training he's onto week 6. Wishing you the best of luck in your chosen career

[@JakeGchannel]

That's great to hear! Hopefully he's having a blast and enjoying it. Just a quick question does he come home at weekends or is he there the whole time? I forgot to ask my recruiter.

[@judithbebbington109]

@JakeGchannel were from the North East so no unfortunately he doesn't come home but you do get 6 hours leave some of the weekends

[@JakeGchannel]

@@judithbebbington109 Oh I see that'll prob be pointless for me also as I'll take that long driving home in taffic XD

[@JakeGchannel]

@@judithbebbington109 Also Good luck to him hopefully he finishes with a pass! What field of trade will he go into?

[@judithbebbington109]

@JakeGchannel he's doing amazing passed everything so far. He's going to be a weapons tech. How about you what position have you applied for and do you have a start date yet?

[@Hannahmxss]

Really helpful video, I’ve got my interview in 2 days time! I struggle with revising so this has helped with what I need to learn!

[@JakeGchannel]

You'll do fine. I found my mind (and maybe you can relate) just worrying about everything so I ran my mock interviews asking every single questions I had. I did have a few questions I didn't really revise or where asked along the lines from what I revised (if that makes any sense?) but if you keep truth and common sense (especially in the personal section) as the priority in your mind you won't struggle to answer. Good luck! Let us know how it goes.

[@Hannahmxss]

Great news, I've passed! Onto the medical now. You're right about carrying on with your day before hand, I went to work and came home a few hours before to run through the notes I'd made. Quite a few similarities he asked me and a few extras added on, but like you say just be honest and if you don't know just say you don't. Fingers crossed yours will progress again soon!

[@JakeGchannel]

@@Hannahmxss Ah well done! I remember the feeling when I passed so now you can focus on the fitness and hopefully mine gets done soon, looking at doing the fitness in February so we'll see. Good luck with the medical do let us know when it is and how it goes :)

[@joewhatcott7824]

​@@Hannahmxssgood luck with your medical! I just passed mine and will be doing my fitness test soon👍

[@Hannahmxss]

Good luck with your fitness! I've got my medical tomorrow, fingers crossed all okay

[@denisnegoescu3218]

I have my filter interview tomorrow, I’ve watched your video like 5 times at this point, appreciate all the information given, defo helped a lot. Still shitting myself a bit tho

[@JakeGchannel]

The nerves will never relax 100%. It's all about making sure you are as prepared as possible and just do the best you can. Let me know how it went! :)

[@him050]

4:19 is absolutely vital. The absolute worst thing to do in an interview when you don't know something is try and BS your way through it and be like, "urgh, ummm, is it....?"

[@JakeGchannel]

Yeah it also takes balls to say you don't know under pressure but you kill two birds with one stone, you become honest so they know when you say things its more likely to be truthful and you allow yourself to learn a new thing as well.

[@him050]

@@JakeGchannel 100%. I learnt this the hard way. During an assessment interview I didn't know something I was asked and I said "is it...". Before I could finish my answer he cut me off and said, "it's my job to ask the questions, not yours, it's no good asking me." 🤣 I hope you're getting on okay with your recruitment and hope to cross paths with you at some point!

[@JakeGchannel]

@@him050 Yeah we've all gone through it I have many times during interviews. Yeah it's all going my fitness test is being booked sometime in February, it was on the 18th of this month but I won't be able to get the time off work. Hope yours is going well as well and I'm sure we will, let us know how it goes :)

[@FrankMackey-sb8lw]

Thanks for the videos they have really helped with my application process

[@JakeGchannel]

You are very welcome glad they helped. Do keep us posted with how your application is going.

[@FrankMackey-sb8lw]

@@JakeGchannel good luck with basic hope everything goes smoothly

[@JakeGchannel]

@@FrankMackey-sb8lw thank you and it’s going good defo a struggle but defo worth it 😁

[@jakecazza]

Used some of your tips and passed, thanks

[@JakeGchannel]

Congrats on passing, do keep us posted on how the next phase goes :)

[@jakecazza]

@@JakeGchannel will do, just waiting for my medical and physical noe

[@NorthfaceLOL1690]

Really helpful passed my first interview got my specialist interview in july 👍🏻

[@JakeGchannel]

Glad to hear it helped! Nice what role you going for?

[@atienofoster8314]

very helpful, thank you for going in depth and the advice mate👍💫

[@JakeGchannel]

You are most welcome. Please let me know how your interview goes :)

[@epicmafia2046]

Love your honesty mate you’re completely right about it’s tempting to exaggerate or completely go overboard about something, and as you say they might start picking holes and if the dots don’t connect your dishonesty will catch up with you, I joined the beavers and went though the cubs then left as a Scout I feel they’re similar but I would’ve joined the air cadets if my mates were in that one but they wasn’t

[@JakeGchannel]

Yeah its pointless and another plus which I don't think I've mentioned (watching myself back in cringy XD) is the more truthful you are the less you stress out but the main kick in the shin is thinking your answer isn't good enough because of that 'devil on your shoulder' voice. People underestimate themselves massively when they shouldn't. Yeah I was in scouts prior to cadets and I was the same luckily my friends were there which was a big plus but is what it is. Let me know how the interview goes :)

[@epicmafia2046]

@@JakeGchannel Yeah exactly you can’t feel any regret or stress if you’re completely honest cos if your honesty wasn’t good enough then that’s life and u didn’t fit their criterias when u start bigging yourself up it’s hard to maintain it cos then you end up thinking on the spot how to keep looking good and they’ll smell a rat, got mine next year in January bro I chose face to face over Microsoft teams too cos I wanted to look smart shake their hand and I express myself better in person I’m secretly hoping that gives me extra points lol cos it shows character to actually wanna meet them in person and bottle

[@JakeGchannel]

@@epicmafia2046 Exactly you can only hold up a fake persona for so long before the curtain is pulled back so to speak. Great I'm sure that'll score extra points overall hopefully. What role are you applying for?

[@epicmafia2046]

@@JakeGchannelI’m maybe overthinking it with the face to face approach but back in the day there was no media interviews so I felt that was the most professional approach I’m kinda old school even though I’m 24 lol, logistics supplier mate, apologies if I didn’t catch it in the video but what role are you going for? I read your description too and defo about the humanitarian aid people have to mention operation Pitting, also them questions you said you revised there’s a fair few I didn’t even do - my interview got rescheduled whilst I was on the way that’s gotta be a blessing

[@JakeGchannel]

@@epicmafia2046 Ah so your virtually the same age as me XD I felt so old doing the maths revision again felt like year 10/11 all over again. I'm going for the cyberspace field. Yeah I mean like the 'RAF Questions' section obviously have factual answers to it but personal ones you can only revise so much I would get the basics in then structure it on the day because although my answer had the same main points I seem to structure it differently every day if that makes sense. Yeah well hopefully it'll be a flying pass which I'm sure it will.

[@joshmahmood7418]

Interesting video mate thank you very helpful going for a role currently got my SHINE interview soon, interesting they didt ask about air power.

[@JakeGchannel]

Oh I have heard about those interviews but mine was standard so not sure how different they will be but good luck anyway let me know how it goes :)

[@danbrew7259]

Got mine in 2 weeks, top video mate will helped me out a tonne, also applied for cyberspace comms might end up on job together haha

[@JakeGchannel]

Ah that's great to hear! To be honest it's been so long since I put my application in I was scared the role has been filled 😂great to see you're doing well please keep us informed of how it goes.

[@danbrew7259]

@@JakeGchannel Yeh this has been one of my concerns to, not sure when the next intake will be, hopefully going in after my a-levels and waiting round for months don't sound ideal. What info have you been given?

[@JakeGchannel]

@@danbrew7259 Nothing yet and over the years they have always needed engineers (never seen on the website that they are not recruiting for engineers) so maybe this is another one of those roles as well and yeah it does take a while but take it from me those months fly past.

[@danbrew7259]

@@JakeGchannel Spoke to a recruiter, they said in april specific dates will come out for specialist training so hopefully some info on the way mate

[@JakeGchannel]

@@danbrew7259 That's great news my basic training intake is on the end of April so hopefully you get the dates asap.

[@cluelesskiean6956]

not long got out the army, going into the raf and got my last chance on the daa tomorrow lmao, great video mate

[@JakeGchannel]

Ah you'll smash it I'm sure of it! What role are you applying for?

[@noahmyers540]

Fucking mint u mate I passed with flying colours love it maye ur a life saver ❤

[@JakeGchannel]

@@noahmyers540 no problem you did it yourself well done! Good luck with your medical and fitness

[@macauleyholloway25]

Hi jack I had my interview today and past it I was so nervous going into it

[@JakeGchannel]

@@macauleyholloway25 oh nice work! It is a nerving thing to do, What trade are you looking at going into?

[@macauleyholloway25]

@ logistic driver

[@JakeGchannel]

@ oh nice well keep us informed with how the rest of your application goes.

[@macauleyholloway25]

@ will do

[@sargublast7168]

Just passed my selection interview today. Just medical and physical to go i think. Im doing aircraft tech (avionics)

[@JakeGchannel]

@@sargublast7168 ah nice work! Yup all you can really do is practise for the fitness and before you know it you’ll be walking through the gates of Halton. I have a few lads at Cosford who’s on avionics a lovely 18 month course! Good luck and let us know how your fitness goes.

[@jackbushell8356]

Great vid man really good stuff, just curious do you have to do two interviews if so what type of questions will they ask you in each interview? Cheers

[@JakeGchannel]

They ask different ones. Personal (just to name a few) would be something like: 'Are you willing to take a life?' 'Why do you want to join the RAF' 'Have you been apart of any charities?' etc RAF ones are 'Please name X amount of bases home/abroad or both' 'History of the RAF' 'Role within the RAF' etc. I have detailed some questions out in the description below that hopefully will help you further.

[@connorbroomfield2260]

Got my Interview Wednesday and your videos have helped me prepare massively for it, obviously I've done my research and everything myself but your tips on certain aspects have helped undeniably, one question I have got is is it best for me to wear a shirt and tie if its an online interview? Thinking this is exactly what is expected just asking for a 2nd opinion?

[@JakeGchannel]

@@connorbroomfield2260 no problem glad it’s helped, if you are on a camera I would personally but mine was just over the phone, you could probably get away with shirt tie and pj bottoms 😄 granted they cannot see. Good luck with it and let me know how it goes.

[@connorbroomfield2260]

@JakeGchannel got told I did well and passed it comfortably with a couple mishaps on remembering two names of the bases and mixing them up, got my medical next week do you know the time bracket they normally book the PJFT after it?

[@JakeGchannel]

@ oh nice work! Well done and yeah it roughly like two weeks after medical usually.

[@hardbruh2824]

Got my interview soon mate, great video. Any update on your time at the RAF is it everything you expected

[@JakeGchannel]

Good you'll smash it and current temporarily medically unfit which I'll discuss a bit further in my medical video but a short version is I dislocated my shoulder last year and was on anti-depressants in 2021 so they want medical records about them, however, nothing major or serious so all should be good. Let me know how the interview goes

[@_lilyplayz_]

Hey! For the knowledge questions on information on bases, where would i be able to do my research on that, and ensure that its accurate? My interview is soon and i don’t know where to look to find the information

[@JakeGchannel]

If you were to type in a base like RAF Brize Norton or RAF Coningsby on Google then it should come up on the actual raf’s website with their description. Hope this helps.

[@_lilyplayz_]

@@JakeGchannel thank you!

[@Ray-qy3hh]

Hey great video and stuff but if u can find a watch to make the video be focused on u because right now everything is kind of out focused so a point for u next vids

[@JakeGchannel]

Oh you mean the blurriness? Yeah I only have a little screen camera its all I can afford XD.

[@Ray-qy3hh]

@@JakeGchannel oh nws, still a great vid and helped a lot thanks

[@arran2900]

Hi again Jake, Thanks for the very informative video. I have my Interview booked in a week. From watching your video, it's very extensive and it seems like they would be asking quite a lot. Would you recommend re-booking the interview 14 days from day I recieved the invitation? or do you think this revision is feasible within a week?

[@JakeGchannel]

Thanks! Glad you find it helpful 🙂 good question and to be honest there’s no simple answer as it’s all individual. For me personally a week was way enough just due to the amount of revision I was doing and how well my answers were getting structured and remembered. If you’re finding yourself getting the answers down confidently then a week should be fine. However, keep in mind that your worst enemy is yourself (meaning your mind) I couldn’t tell you the amount of times that I was close to pushing things back or not doing them at all because I was imagining/guessing what it could be like and I always (for me anyway) over estimated how hard it will be or the repercussions for the outcome I didn’t want. Lastly, I learned that setting things in motion that are time sensitive (like giving yourself a week) makes me work more effective and hard even though I don’t like it. This happens especially in basic training as every week there’s a new exam/practical test so it’s good training to do it now. Obviously this is just me, doesn’t mean it’ll work for you and you may need that extra time but don’t slip into the habit of having that extra time because you’re nervous/worried as you don’t have luxury in Halton (unless you’re going cranwell then I have no idea what that’s like) hope this helps.

[@4321olleH]

Hello, great video, got my interview in a week. Just wondering what the 7 phases of basic training are because I can’t seem to find it on the RAF website. Thanks.

[@evolvepredz3509]

Hi mate ive been in the RAF for over 4 years now the basic training comprises 3 main phases 1st phase being an introduction to the air force ie kit, kit, drill and fitness, taught loads about the RAF you then transition into the regiment phase which is 4 smaller phases from first aid, Radiological, biological, chemical and nuclear skills and defences and learning how to operate the rifle you'll then do blue warrior to test all of them skills out in the field (be prepared to get muddy wet and cold.) the final phase is spent doing lots of inspections and drill for your pass out parade, youll also do a few exams to test if you've retained what you've learnt and that's it. it'll be hard to start with but stay on top of your fitness and keep an eye out for the small details in inspections and you'll have a great time so many great memories from my time going through. best of luck to you!

[@JakeGchannel]

Hi sure if you go above the 'Entry Requirements' section on your role (so if you were to find the website section dedicated to your role specifically) below the 'what happens after applying' section. Hopefully this helps. Also to scroll across each section as there are a few once you get to the right location.

[@emmanueloppongyeboah1606]

I'm 18 and looking to join the RAF as a officer. I just recently passed my SHINE interview and been offered and face to face interview. Do you think my age will affect the likelihood of me getting accepted?? I'm applying for the People Operations officer role.

[@JakeGchannel]

@@emmanueloppongyeboah1606 na I wouldn’t think so as long as you have the qualifications which I assume you have. Recently, at cosford, I had like 19/20 yo recently graduated pilot officers training for their trade role so I wouldn’t worry. Nice for getting through at 18 will have a great career ahead of you, stick through it and well done

[@JamesGrahamVlogs]

hi. my interview is in a few days from now. would i look unprepparred if i sit in the waiting area revising my notes so theyre fresh in my head?

[@JakeGchannel]

@@JamesGrahamVlogs na I wouldn’t say so quite the opposite as you’re making sure you’re as ready as possible but do it more in a way that is just brushing up on your knowledge instead of full on revising, just make sure you look them all in the eye when answering, meaning, if one asks a question answer to them but after a few words start to direct the answer ‘around the room’ so to speak by glancing to others so they feel present. Very powerful interview technique shows confidence and clarity. Lastly, good luck! Let us know how it goes.!

[@jackbushell8356]

Hey man did you ask any questions at the end of the interview if so what kind of questions did you ask? Cheers

[@JakeGchannel]

Yeah I did and the main ones were mainly about him and how he got into the RAF. Another one for me was about the fitness as I was struggling and wanted extra advice. Other than that nothing much else.

[@wmd2556]

I failed the Interview, but the thing it was online and you record yourself, so it was hard to tell if I was doing something right or not because im just talking to myself, I cant ask to elaborate on questions

[@JakeGchannel]

Damn sorry to hear that. It’s an unusual one, a few lads here at Halton have said things similar when they did an interview so unless it’s new or it’s recruiter dependent I’m not sure. How did it work then was it a pre-set questions you just answered?

[@wmd2556]

@@JakeGchannel yeah pretty much, then you click record and you can re-record of your feel like you messed up. I did abuse this, researching questions that I had no idea how to respond to, but idk if my overall performance was adequate, which obviously after the fact wasn’t.

[@JakeGchannel]

@@wmd2556 yeah must be hard to swallow pretty annoying. What’s happening now do you get a re-sit or is that it?

[@wmd2556]

@@JakeGchannel Nothing, can reapply next year or a different role, nothing yet so far

[@JakeGchannel]

@@wmd2556 Damn got some hard choices to make. Do keep us informed with whatever choice you decide in the end 🙂

[@4manS1ngh]

Hello i was wondering if anybody knows where you can be stationed on the first tour? Does this depend where i live?

[@4manS1ngh]

I've got all the notes for all questions listed in description I'm going to highlight key info then memorise it and hope for the best on Friday

[@JakeGchannel]

It'll be on the RAF website under the regiment gunner section somewhere in the boxes I believe (been a while since I've looked).

[@4manS1ngh]

Hi there I was just wondering I see one of the questions what qualifications can you get. What does this mean does it mean what qualification I can earn in my apprenticeship or what qualifications do I need for my role?

[@JakeGchannel]

I think it all depends on what you're doing. If you are applying for an apprenticeship then I would mention both (what you can get in your apprenticeship and afterwards also) obviously if you are not applying for an apprenticeship then just state the qualifications you can gain from that specific role. Hope this helps.

[@4manS1ngh]

@JakeGchannel thanks. Yeah I'm 16 and joining the raf as a regiment gunner after year 11 and I've got my interview Friday 15th👍

[@JakeGchannel]

@@4manS1ngh Yeah that will be an awesome career I wished I did it at 16 and if you do 10 years of service you'll only be 26 which I know at 16 seems so old 😂but it comes around quick as I'm 26 this year 🤷‍♂😂. Keep focused and you'll do just fine just remember to answer as truthfully as possible it will yield better results. Keep us informed on how you get on.

[@4manS1ngh]

@@JakeGchannel will do👌

[@k2dirtytrakkies258]

so nervous for tomorrow mate, it’s my interview and i’m so forgetful, any tips? maybe facts about basic training? i’m logistics driver

[@JakeGchannel]

@@k2dirtytrakkies258 basic is 10 weeks and the raf have a section on their website that talks all about basic training and what it consists. Mainly its introduction (marching, oath taking, basic ironing etc) then IFPT (which is weapon handling, initial exposure, blue warrior etc) then final (final exam, and basically graduation). I would dive a little more into it, again, look at the raf website I believe it’s under your role somewhere (meaning when you click on the page for your role it’s somewhere to the bottom but it’s been a while since I’ve looked so take it with a pinch of salt) I don’t know anything about logistics but you need to know how long your phase 2 is and where plus what qualifications you’ll get etc. Nonetheless answer confidently and just do the best you can thats all you can do. Good luck!

[@k2dirtytrakkies258]

@@JakeGchannel i’ve only gone and done it mate, appreciate what you do watched a few videos of yours and you probably help a lot of people, genuinely thankyou man

[@JakeGchannel]

@@k2dirtytrakkies258 well done and thank you very much! But that was all you, put the work in and now you’re heading up good job just got the fitness to do (which is now way easier than when I did it! 😄) let us know how to it goes with the medical and other bits.

[@200kylo]

Are the raf operations and affairs mean the same thing (please say yes)

[@JakeGchannel]

I have absolutely no idea. Better ask the recruiter

[@driftlock98]

I'm thinking of joining the RAF because ive been told there's many jobs you can transfer to civilian life is it true?

[@JakeGchannel]

Yeah I mean any form of the military is a great to have on your CV because getting in it let a lone staying there + progressing up is a huge achievement. Obv it all depends on the trade you choose but most would be great in the civie world. However i would say think of a few more reasons than that as its not easy to get into plus have that as your core reason for at least 4-5 years might wave.

[@davegoldsmith4020]

I spent twenty three years in the RAF, years of military experience stands you in good stead for life after the military,. But life is a lot simpler if you take up a trade that is directly transferable to civilian life. that's what I told my grandson, so he joins in May as an Electrician. He already thinks he may move into the offshore wind farm industry post RAF. If he had been an Aircraft Electrician he would be limited to aircraft for example. From first walking into the recruitment office to starting training will be thirteen months. Stick with it, once you are in, take every opportunity to take any qualification you can, Start getting fit long before you end up taking your fitness test and keep the fitness up until after basic training. For for it and best of luck

[@JakeGchannel]

@@davegoldsmith4020 Great advice! Hope your grandson is doing well in his role :)

[@andyyankz474]

How much time passed between your application online to your RAF interview?

[@JakeGchannel]

I put my application through in the middle of May and done my interview at the beginning of August so around 3 months bearing in mind I did take an extra month to re-try my DAA so it could of been much sooner.

[@andyyankz474]

@@JakeGchannel I applied and am now taking the time to bring my fitness up to standard as well as arithmetic and RAF knowledge. I am finding your videos very resourceful.

[@JakeGchannel]

@@andyyankz474 That's great to hear and I appreciate and am glad the videos are of use to you. Just remember another tip that maybe of use to you and others and one I have learned personally throughout this journey is to leave your ego at the door. For me it was my cardio, I didn't want to accept the level of cardiovascular fitness I was at so I tried running much faster and quicker than my body is capable of then finding myself failing at what I wanted it to achieve, resulting in low-confidence, doubtful thoughts etc constantly repeating the same cycle. In the end I just accepted where I am, lowered my expectations to a point where I'm capable of doing it but still pushes me to increase stamina or whatever I am aiming for. This, of course, could be taken from a universal standpoint, in any subject or area of the application not just fitness. Hope this helps.

[@macauleyholloway25]

I recently passed my DAA exam how long after did you get your interview

[@JakeGchannel]

@@macauleyholloway25 around 3 weeks to a month after.

[@macauleyholloway25]

@@JakeGchannel thank you

[@Matt-nx5xp]

I'm so nervous about my interview any ideas how to get through it

[@JakeGchannel]

@@Matt-nx5xp firstly accept that nerves will be there regardless so don’t think that the interview will go any worse because your nervous as everyone is. There’s no trade secret about passing an interview other than being confident and answering with clarity. If you have revised your answers and done mock run throughs then 99% of the time you will pass. Treat it more like a formal conversation more than a verbal examination on you, where they are getting to know you and you getting to know them so that also means you ask questions to gain a greater understanding of your role, how you can contribute to the air force and also ask questions about your recruiter (how long they have served, what role they did, what advise on areas you are concerned about) etc. Unfortunately nothing will cure your nerves but for me personally, I would look at the worst case scenario as nothing more than a little road block that I can learn from and that usually relaxes me. Hope some of this helps and good luck with the interview 🙂

[@Matt-nx5xp]

​@@JakeGchannelthanks so much for your message I've been watching your videos and it's really helped me I have my interview today and you have calmed my nerves

[@JakeGchannel]

@@Matt-nx5xp thank you! Oh nice good luck let us know how it goes! 🙂

[@Matt-nx5xp]

@@JakeGchannel I passed my interview

[@JakeGchannel]

@@Matt-nx5xp Nice work! See nothing to worry about onto the medical then fitness and then jobs a good'n! Well done.

[@TMCNJ]

I’m sadly too old to join just turned 30 😔

[@JakeGchannel]

You can still join, there's certain roles that you might not be able to apply for but I think the oldest age you can join is in your 40's or even 50's. What role was you thinking of doing?

[@TMCNJ]

@@JakeGchannel Thanks for the encouragement, Jake! I want to be a chinook or Merlin pilot but the website says 25 is the oldest for direct to pilot. I’m not sure if that means I could still join as an officer and then move into a pilot role, maybe I should double check with a careers advisor.

[@JakeGchannel]

@@TMCNJ Yeah defo worth a try giving them a call and hey even if you don't get the pilot there are roles you wouldn't think about that you wouldn't mind doing. Happened to me. Let us know how it goes.

[@brianjohnson9780]

There is some jobs which allow you to enter the RAF upto the age of 47, I am 41 and thinking of applying

[@TMCNJ]

@@brianjohnson9780 I hope you get in, bro! I’m only interested in the pilot roles. I spoke to the MOD the other day after not getting an answer from the RAF and was told I am indeed too old as the training and wait times can be a long time depending on what aircraft I wanted to fly. That, and the required service time would overlap with the minimum age of transitioning out of service. A bit of a bummer, but I have applied with commercial airlines to be a pilot and hope that leads to success.

[@wojciechidzior7232]

i dont want to hate or anything like that, but your camera is very out of focus its kinda distracting.

[@JakeGchannel]

Yeah I know I use one of those small screen cameras that goes above your monitor. Not all of us can afford a proper camera unfortunately but hopefully you have the will power to look past it and find some use in the audio at least :)

[@200kylo]

@@JakeGchannelIm finding it hard to find and remember 10 topics about the raf. I’ve got 10 bases with air craft and duty with 5 I know the commanders for the uk bases. But I just don’t get why some peoples interviews are way easier than others I I knew I was getting your exact interview I would have zero stress (no disrespect to you) but I’m preparing for everything

[@JakeGchannel]

@@200kylo Yeah I literally prepared for everything. I have heard some interviews were a little more intense than mine but its a roll of the dice. If you can't find 10 topics then don't stick with 5 or 6 whatever number you can remember confidently and with your own personal twist that will show a night and day difference in your response.

[@equusasinus]

Oh good grief... When I joined the RAF at Halton in 1968 any git like this waffling on like bollocks would have been chucked into a cold bath. Yes "the RAF is a 100 year old institution" (well spotted) but it won't remain so for much longer with videos like this. Do you really think this bollocks has anything to do with raising the quality? This is simply down-grading the whole institution. Dire.

[@JakeGchannel]

Lucky you, I’ve only got showers in my block would happily go through CBRN again for a bath.