RAF Interview Questions and Answers

[@him050]

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.

[@michaeltalbot8242]

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

[@MekhMin]

Is that for everyone or just for officers?

[@getbent3133]

Mekh Min This applies to everyone.

[@michaeltalbot8242]

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

[@manchestertart5614]

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_12]

Thank you for this video, I used it to prepare for my University Air Squadron formal interview and passed it lad.

[@TheCompleteGuide1]

Congratulations.

[@flamesofice1777]

This would have been brilliant to watch a week ago ...

[@embodyingocean189]

what happened

[@rahulkotecha9379]

@@embodyingocean189 I think it's implied that he applied to the RAF and was ill prepared, and hence got rejected

[@embodyingocean189]

@@rahulkotecha9379 unlucky

[@viveksapphire]

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.

[@pauleaton443]

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]

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

[@damiandrop8884]

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

[@jamie2051]

Did you apply

[@embodyingocean189]

did you get through?

[@JF9.]

I passed my interview first try, thank you.

[@Yaks13]

Joel well fucking done!!

[@JF9.]

SolidBloke thanks man

[@kimjonglongdong3158]

Really well done man. What role did you pass for?

[@JF9.]

Kim Jong Long Dong The Aerospace Systems Operator

[@reece.rawly2286]

I have mine tomorrow any last minute tips?

[@emilydrugutanalevu2687]

Thank you so much for this video😥😥 so helpful, had no idea they ask a lot of questions like that😪 🙌🏻

[@lynsherlock2638]

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

[@kyle7072]

Good thing I watched their video the day before I need to go to the AFCO

[@Gibbo263]

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

[@laguna3fase4]

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.

[@teeluxe8217]

Omg!! This video was so helpful, thank you

[@callumstorey5986]

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_Ryan]

This is really going to help i have mine on Tuesday 2nd Febuary 2021

[@micajwright8849]

How did it go? And any tips mine is friday 😬

[@TheLifeOfDan1]

Got my interview on the 15th of October! Thanks for this great video! :) - subbed!

[@MarkNorville]

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.

[@TheLifeOfDan1]

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!

[@thlamuana1312]

Are you accepted in the RAF sir

[@b_busy_bee2886]

Very useful info, thank you.

[@TheOneBob1993]

Thank you for the video, very informative.

[@samtasker184]

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

[@samtasker184]

will44682 WSOP???

[@samtasker184]

Good luck mate what’s might bump into you aha

[@mrtryhard7285]

Sam Tasker good luck buddy.

[@TheLifeOfDan1]

Awesome dude! How did it go? I’ve applied for the gunner role too, got mine on the 15th October, any advice? :)

[@MarkNorville]

@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.

[@zerogravity4093]

I like your videos. Make a video on ethical hacking. Which language should I learn or which course should I take.

[@AIRWOLF-l6g]

Got pilot interview tomorrow, should I talk about how my first ATC squadron was corrupt (bribes and sex acts exchanged for promotions)?

[@tomatorce2785]

Wtaf!!?? I thought my sqn was bad cuz nothing happened but jeez

[@markantonyuk6344]

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-dd2dg3pl5e]

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!

[@jakewant8386]

Am in my army training at the moment and looking for a transfer to the RAF and hopefully I can make the transfer quickly

[@elizabetharmada5335]

I could pass the zero tolerance on drugs and alcohol.

[@greenking333]

Elizabeth Armada me too I can pass it easy I’ve never touched drugs in my life

[@eliselawless3246]

Green King same

[@harry9589]

The UN was founded on 24th October 1945, not the the 26th June.

[@socratease1432]

Made me smile.

[@the_neanderthal_cyclist7460]

Can you take notes for the interview?

[@rhiannonburgess5161]

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.

[@unseenuser6915]

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.

[@irb3cks977]

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.

[@jamiewells4945]

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.

[@nathanmartin1122]

Good job. I'd mention it if they ask, otherwise, no need! Best of luck.

[@viveksapphire]

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.

[@jakesherratt8473]

Could you do the royal navy verbal ability test please with answers.

[@staunchbadger355]

Is this for the selection or the specialist interview?

[@benjaminriches9736]

How long will the interview be? 30 mins, 1 hour, 2 hours etc.?

[@TheCompleteGuide1]

The interview itself isn't that long. Less than 1 hour. Usually 30-40mins.

[@alexbolton9492]

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

[@irb3cks977]

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.

[@alexbolton9492]

I R B3CKS thanks

[@him050]

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.

[@baggiesfan257]

What if I’ve never done the cadets will that put me at a disadvantage?

[@Samballsachs]

not at all

[@jacquitibbit7603]

The Best Ragdoll inc . Shoes shoes shoes.!!!!

[@user-su2rp6gd2k]

i don't have any leadership skills, should i bother to apply?

[@MarkNorville]

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-l6g]

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

[@danielh8218]

@@AIRWOLF-l6g are you interested too because of airwolf or is your username a coincidence😂

[@AIRWOLF-l6g]

@@danielh8218 yes 😂

[@AIRWOLF-l6g]

@@danielh8218 thanks

[@mrkrabs805]

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?

[@meganroberts4574]

Wreckthetangle my boyfriend is in the RAF and had no experience with the cadets. It’s an added bonus but by no means necessary.

[@MarkNorville]

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.

[@jessicamaccabe7051]

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-rl5dj]

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

[@MarkNorville]

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.

[@meganroberts4574]

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.

[@alphal5447]

What should a woman wear

[@getbent3133]

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.

[@MarkNorville]

Hopefully clothes.

[@epinaiyaga506]

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!!

[@dutchmartin1837]

Epi Naiyaga normal entry for our ranks.

[@howardsix9708]

just a comment about shiny shoes..........i wear bondu bashers..is that a problem ?

[@vxprn_]

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[@Sootzy5]

Is this for the AFCO or one after?

[@LICKINGAPIG]

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

[@holliewhittock599]

Do you have to have attended cadets to get in?

[@tomatorce2785]

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

[@NaomiPatterson4Life]

Anyone able to tell me the names of the minor bases so I can research them?

[@Daniel-wd4zx]

MOD Boscombe Down? RAF Cranwell? Cosford? MOD St. Athan?

[@desirefusion532]

Go on the RAF website (if you’ve not already had your interview)

[@Dave-us5fq]

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.

[@theraiderz6430]

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]

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

[@hruaia4829]

How long will take the interview and how many members are going to be seated in the interview??

[@ruby-cw2yl]

Does police cadets count (just asking)

[@pivottech8881]

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.

[@leok6516]

I’ll pay you if you help me do those

[@HerbertTowers]

Did you "DO" cadets? DO?

[@tarquinbiscuitbox4424]

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-l6g]

Tarquin Biscuitbox just because it's not for you it doesn't mean that it's not for everyone