When they ask why you want to join, saying “I saw the advert on tv and the opportunities look really exciting along with the career prospects.” Is a perfectly acceptable answer. You don’t need to say you’ve been thinking about it for years. They wouldn’t run TV ads if they didn’t want people to sign up after watching them.
@michaeltalbot82426 жыл бұрын
You really need to know your current affairs and how that may affect the UK and the role the armed forces may be expected to contribute
@MekhMin6 жыл бұрын
Is that for everyone or just for officers?
@getbent31336 жыл бұрын
Mekh Min This applies to everyone.
@michaeltalbot82426 жыл бұрын
Remember the interview invitation officers are highly experienced in this role they see tones of candidates each week from all walks of life the are looking for some one they can mold in to what the RAF needs now and in the future so be on yourA game from the moment you arrive atOASsC until you leave
@manchestertart56145 жыл бұрын
Thank goodness for the Air Cadets. My son was an Air cadet from 13 - 19 Look up what being an Air Cadet involves and if you can fund and motivate yourself to do all those things then you don't need Air Cadets. My son did very well as a Cadet,he thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
@Mmjk_122 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, I used it to prepare for my University Air Squadron formal interview and passed it lad.
@TheCompleteGuide12 жыл бұрын
Congratulations.
@flamesofice17776 жыл бұрын
This would have been brilliant to watch a week ago ...
@embodyingocean1894 жыл бұрын
what happened
@rahulkotecha93793 жыл бұрын
@@embodyingocean189 I think it's implied that he applied to the RAF and was ill prepared, and hence got rejected
@embodyingocean1893 жыл бұрын
@@rahulkotecha9379 unlucky
@viveksapphire Жыл бұрын
Hi guys, I'm an applicant in the process of joining the Royal Air Force. I'll be covering the entire application process on my channel. I just posted a video about the Selection Interview on my channel which I think may interest some of you! I'd appreciate it if you had any feedback too. Thank you.
@pauleaton4434 жыл бұрын
Thanks for providing this video, its been quite useful. I knew already a number of points raised,but,there were one or two that I hadn't previously considered so thankyou. I also liked the plain speaking commentary, which wasn't sugar coated,and explained things in very clear terms. Good video.
@viveksapphire Жыл бұрын
Hi guys, I’m an applicant in the process of joining the Royal Air Force. I’ll be covering the entire application process, which I think may be of interest to any applicants here. I posted a video regarding the DAA on Saturday. Let me know if you found it helpful! Thank you, Vivek
@damiandrop88845 жыл бұрын
Omg I’m soo stressed. I have no leadership what so ever apart from computer games leading in PUBG and smite or some cadets when I was like 15-16
@jamie20514 жыл бұрын
Did you apply
@embodyingocean1894 жыл бұрын
did you get through?
@JF9.4 жыл бұрын
I passed my interview first try, thank you.
@Yaks134 жыл бұрын
Joel well fucking done!!
@JF9.4 жыл бұрын
SolidBloke thanks man
@kimjonglongdong31584 жыл бұрын
Really well done man. What role did you pass for?
@JF9.4 жыл бұрын
Kim Jong Long Dong The Aerospace Systems Operator
@reece.rawly22864 жыл бұрын
I have mine tomorrow any last minute tips?
@emilydrugutanalevu26876 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video😥😥 so helpful, had no idea they ask a lot of questions like that😪 🙌🏻
@lynsherlock26383 жыл бұрын
1. John Frank's was my mums step father he told us and my mum told us he had been in WW2 in Burma in the army as a chef I was told that as a kid. 3. Emma my niece was put into care by my sister before she married her new husband from the army and he's from the mercia regiment which my sisters son's Chris, Micheal, Darren are in the same regiment
@kyle70726 жыл бұрын
Good thing I watched their video the day before I need to go to the AFCO
@Gibbo2636 жыл бұрын
For the drugs question, if you have previously done them, you can still get in, it depends what drug it was. Anything involving needles is a no. If you had a go with weed and its been at least 2 years, you'll probably be fine
@laguna3fase45 жыл бұрын
I was thinking of working in a CIO but decided that I preferred to travel as an air steward on the 10 Sqn VC10s back in the day. Happy days.
@teeluxe82175 жыл бұрын
Omg!! This video was so helpful, thank you
@callumstorey5986Ай бұрын
I've always wanted to join the RAF, since I was a kid. My dad did many tours in Afghanistan, and that was the catalyst for wanting to join. However, I never did air cadets, because I was hyper focused on receiving the top grades at school. How do I get through the "BS detector" of wanting to always join if I haven't done air cadets, when I GENUINELY have always wanted to join?
@AGL_Ryan3 жыл бұрын
This is really going to help i have mine on Tuesday 2nd Febuary 2021
@micajwright88493 жыл бұрын
How did it go? And any tips mine is friday 😬
@TheLifeOfDan16 жыл бұрын
Got my interview on the 15th of October! Thanks for this great video! :) - subbed!
@MarkNorville6 жыл бұрын
Dan check your previous comment, I have left some advice there for you. Infact I shall copy and paste here. Mark Norville 48 seconds ago (edited) @The life of Dan. Do not say that you want to go to war. Do not say that you want to kill people. If you say crap like that, they will think that you are a looney toon. The best advice that I can give you, is to say something like this. I have always wanted to be in the RAF, but feel that technical is beyond my capabilities, I am more of an outdoors adventurer, and a career as a gunner, gives me the challenge that I need which suits my fitness. I love that as a gunner, you are a more specialized force, rather than being just general infantry. I have spoken to a lot of ex forces, from all branches and the RAF regiment have a brilliant reputation, that I want to be a part of.
@TheLifeOfDan16 жыл бұрын
Mark Norville Mark, I have noted your comment and I appreciate the time taken to aid in my forthcoming interview. Thank you for this, I shall put it to good use!
@thlamuana13124 жыл бұрын
Are you accepted in the RAF sir
@b_busy_bee28866 жыл бұрын
Very useful info, thank you.
@TheOneBob19936 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video, very informative.
@samtasker1846 жыл бұрын
Amazing amazing video, thank you very very much. I have my interview on the 8th on January I’m 16 and I have applied for the gunner role
@samtasker1846 жыл бұрын
will44682 WSOP???
@samtasker1846 жыл бұрын
Good luck mate what’s might bump into you aha
@mrtryhard72856 жыл бұрын
Sam Tasker good luck buddy.
@TheLifeOfDan16 жыл бұрын
Awesome dude! How did it go? I’ve applied for the gunner role too, got mine on the 15th October, any advice? :)
@MarkNorville6 жыл бұрын
@The life of Dan. Do not say that you want to go to war. Do not say that you want to kill people. If you say crap like that, they will think that you are a looney toon. The best advice that I can give you, is to say something like this. I have always wanted to be in the RAF, but feel that technical is beyond my capabilities, I am more of an outdoors adventurer, and a career as a gunner, gives me the challenge that I need which suits my fitness. I love that as a gunner, you are a more specialized force, rather than being just general infantry. I have spoken to a lot of ex forces, from all branches and the RAF regiment have a brilliant reputation, that I want to be a part of.
@zerogravity40936 жыл бұрын
I like your videos. Make a video on ethical hacking. Which language should I learn or which course should I take.
@AIRWOLF-l6g5 жыл бұрын
Got pilot interview tomorrow, should I talk about how my first ATC squadron was corrupt (bribes and sex acts exchanged for promotions)?
@tomatorce27854 жыл бұрын
Wtaf!!?? I thought my sqn was bad cuz nothing happened but jeez
@markantonyuk63444 жыл бұрын
At the age of 35 with verry good fitness and 15 years of driving hgv vehicle's class c1 and adr driver . the roles ive got in mind are 1 .mover . 2 . Is a toss up between gunner and ligistics ? as a driver with already having my licence and experience would this in any way be advantageous for me if i went to do driving ? Would the RAF recognises this ? Altho im after a carriers change from hgv driving it is the life of the RAF im wanting and would happily carry on driving .Thank you
@user-dd2dg3pl5e6 жыл бұрын
Do you know if this is similar to the UAS interview? A lot of people have told me to prepare for the standard OASC interview to prep for UAS, plus some info on the specific Sqn. Great video btw!
@jakewant83864 жыл бұрын
Am in my army training at the moment and looking for a transfer to the RAF and hopefully I can make the transfer quickly
@elizabetharmada53356 жыл бұрын
I could pass the zero tolerance on drugs and alcohol.
@greenking3336 жыл бұрын
Elizabeth Armada me too I can pass it easy I’ve never touched drugs in my life
@eliselawless32463 жыл бұрын
Green King same
@harry95894 жыл бұрын
The UN was founded on 24th October 1945, not the the 26th June.
@socratease14325 жыл бұрын
Made me smile.
@the_neanderthal_cyclist74604 жыл бұрын
Can you take notes for the interview?
@rhiannonburgess51616 жыл бұрын
Hi, one questions I have is on entering the room if it is an officer (I understand I don't salute as i don't have a headdress) but do I come to attention when I come into the room because I was in the cadets would they expect me to do it or not? I think its me overthinking but I want to pass this interview.
@unseenuser69156 жыл бұрын
Rhiannon Burgess I would say definitely! Even if you don't have to it shows that you have a lot of respect for higher ranks.
@irb3cks9775 жыл бұрын
NO NO NO I understand this might be a bit late for you but anyone else reading this should know. It doesn’t matter if you were in the cadets or not just be a normal human you don’t salute you are not in uniform (if you are that would give the office staff a laugh that’s about it) and don’t bring yourself to attention the person interviewing will invite you into the office and ask you to sit.
@jamiewells49453 жыл бұрын
I have applied but I smoked weed for years as soon as I found out about the drugs policy I immediately quit it was one of the hardest things I’ve done and I was vomiting for days after it. I am now 3 weeks gone without touching anything and living a healthy life. Should I say this in my interview when asked about drugs or is there not any point in even going now? Feel like I’ve messed up before even starting.
@nathanmartin11223 жыл бұрын
Good job. I'd mention it if they ask, otherwise, no need! Best of luck.
@viveksapphire Жыл бұрын
Hi guys, I'm an applicant in the process of joining the Royal Air Force. I'll be covering the entire application process on my channel. I just posted a video about the Selection Interview on my channel which I think may interest some of you! I'd appreciate it if you had any feedback too. Thank you.
@jakesherratt84736 жыл бұрын
Could you do the royal navy verbal ability test please with answers.
@staunchbadger3555 жыл бұрын
Is this for the selection or the specialist interview?
@benjaminriches97364 жыл бұрын
How long will the interview be? 30 mins, 1 hour, 2 hours etc.?
@TheCompleteGuide14 жыл бұрын
The interview itself isn't that long. Less than 1 hour. Usually 30-40mins.
@alexbolton94925 жыл бұрын
Omg bro, i did weed like 3 months ago for the first time and im scared i wont be accepted into to RAF even though ive only done it once. Will it matter? please someone help, cause i want to join the raf and i hope doing weed once hasnt ruined my chances oh godd
@irb3cks9775 жыл бұрын
alex bolton they don’t ask they just ask that you understand if you take drugs while you are in the military you will be tested and if found to have drugs in your system you will face disciplinary action ie kicked out.
@alexbolton94925 жыл бұрын
I R B3CKS thanks
@him0507 ай бұрын
There’s literally no need to tell an interviewer if you’ve done a drug once or you did it a few times years and years ago. If you’re applying at 30 years old and your only use of drugs was taking pills every now and again on the weekend when you were 18, why do they need to know that? Just don’t tell them. You wouldn’t call a vegetarian of 5 years not a vegetarian because they ate meat as a child.
@baggiesfan2574 жыл бұрын
What if I’ve never done the cadets will that put me at a disadvantage?
@Samballsachs4 жыл бұрын
not at all
@jacquitibbit76034 жыл бұрын
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@user-su2rp6gd2k6 жыл бұрын
i don't have any leadership skills, should i bother to apply?
@MarkNorville6 жыл бұрын
You do not need leadership skills, unless you are applying to be an officer. You could tell a white lie and say that you are vice captain of your football team, darts team etc. You could even go back to school, and say that you was a prefect or a librarian etc.
@AIRWOLF-l6g5 жыл бұрын
If you don't have any that doesn't mean it's too late. You can always learn and train in many different ways. You're not born a leader you are made a leader نادر
@danielh82183 жыл бұрын
@@AIRWOLF-l6g are you interested too because of airwolf or is your username a coincidence😂
@AIRWOLF-l6g3 жыл бұрын
@@danielh8218 yes 😂
@AIRWOLF-l6g3 жыл бұрын
@@danielh8218 thanks
@mrkrabs8055 жыл бұрын
I don’t have any cadets experience as I am currently 16 and want to join after my alevels but have only recently (within the last month) decided that I want to join the RAF. Will not having any experience be a problem?
@meganroberts45745 жыл бұрын
Wreckthetangle my boyfriend is in the RAF and had no experience with the cadets. It’s an added bonus but by no means necessary.
@MarkNorville6 жыл бұрын
One thing that you have missed, unless I skipped too much is DEBT! If you have debts, then keep this from them. If you admit to having debt, 99% they will reject you until that debt is paid off. It is a chargeable offense in any force to be in debt. If say for example, you take out a loan of £500 and then default that loan, and get taken to court, you will be charged. Always impress them with money management as well.
@jessicamaccabe70514 жыл бұрын
Hey sorry this is probably a random comment after all this time and I just I saw you were keen to give advice on here😂 can I ask what connections you have with the RAF what was it like getting in?? I'm 17 and really wanna join but I don't have any leadership or cadets experience, am I screwed should I even apply? I want to apply to either be a gunner or a weapons technician any advice you could give man I'd BEYOND appreciate it.
@JimWalsh-rl5dj6 жыл бұрын
You seem to dwell on cadets, alas that is not relevant. The board is more interested in what you know about the military, RAF and aerospace, 85% of cadets never join the military and 75% of direct entrants have never been in the cadets. Your slide at 9.36 should say CAS. You will be expected to know what countries are members of NATO
@MarkNorville6 жыл бұрын
Cadets is a stepping stone, and I served with a few ex space cadets. Any cadets no matter what they are, shows that you have discipline to do something. It does give a slight advantage, however it is not really needed.
@meganroberts45745 жыл бұрын
I was about to say something similar myself. When my other half joined they didn’t ask about the cadets at all and no one in his flight had been in the cadets either.
@alphal54476 жыл бұрын
What should a woman wear
@getbent31336 жыл бұрын
AlphaL 5 I'd suggest looking at the RAF women's uniform. Something along those lines, but use their presentation uniforms, not their usual attire.
@MarkNorville6 жыл бұрын
Hopefully clothes.
@epinaiyaga5066 жыл бұрын
will they ask you this only for the officer roles or just the normal trade?? should i ask my nearst carer office and ask them to give me more information the question?? .... thanks you been a great help!!
@dutchmartin18376 жыл бұрын
Epi Naiyaga normal entry for our ranks.
@howardsix97083 жыл бұрын
just a comment about shiny shoes..........i wear bondu bashers..is that a problem ?
@vxprn_3 жыл бұрын
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@Sootzy56 жыл бұрын
Is this for the AFCO or one after?
@LICKINGAPIG6 жыл бұрын
This will be for OASC, you have your P2, few weeks later CBAT and passing that you then a couple months later go through to your OASC
@holliewhittock5994 жыл бұрын
Do you have to have attended cadets to get in?
@tomatorce27854 жыл бұрын
No not at all, of course it helps if you did and shows commitment and the end goal but if you have done other things like dofe prefect etc you should be ok
@NaomiPatterson4Life4 жыл бұрын
Anyone able to tell me the names of the minor bases so I can research them?
@Daniel-wd4zx4 жыл бұрын
MOD Boscombe Down? RAF Cranwell? Cosford? MOD St. Athan?
@desirefusion5323 жыл бұрын
Go on the RAF website (if you’ve not already had your interview)
@Dave-us5fq3 жыл бұрын
Harry RAF Cranwell is definitely not a minor base. It's the home of IOT and elementary flying training. It is one of the most important stations in the organisation.
@theraiderz64302 жыл бұрын
I don't really have much leadership examples to think of to be honest Is this a full red flag or can I salvage the interview with doing everything else to the fullest?
@jammz3829 Жыл бұрын
If you don’t have any leadership examples then be honest with them and say your are eager to build your leadership experience in the RAF and you can even use it to say that a lack of leadership is motivation to commit and grow grow yourself to the RAF, believe me they will understand that not every young fella has been in leadership situations
@hruaia48294 жыл бұрын
How long will take the interview and how many members are going to be seated in the interview??
@ruby-cw2yl5 жыл бұрын
Does police cadets count (just asking)
@pivottech88813 жыл бұрын
It's not RAF cadets but it is cadets none the less. It shows commitment to something you like which you most likely do. I am in the ACF and will probably disclose that to them and although it's not the ATC it's still something.
@leok65166 жыл бұрын
I’ll pay you if you help me do those
@HerbertTowers6 жыл бұрын
Did you "DO" cadets? DO?
@tarquinbiscuitbox44246 жыл бұрын
I worked in the RAF for 4 years. One of the best things I've done in my life was to leave. Remember, they can treat you like a piece of shite because you won’t have the rights that civilians have. Don't believe all the crap you see in the recruitment videos. Go into Google, type 'abuse in the Royal Air Force', read it, then make a sensible decision.
@AIRWOLF-l6g5 жыл бұрын
Tarquin Biscuitbox just because it's not for you it doesn't mean that it's not for everyone