Im aware that there are 2 specialisms within the the Control Officer Trade, weapons and air traffic, does the weapons specialism gain any qualifications? eg foundation degrees or full degrees

Im coming up to a year since my ATFL surgery that I had November 2025. I want to request an appeal for my original application rejection due to being Medically Unfit. Im trying to collate as much evidence as possible to make the appeal a success can anyone advise me with anything more I should send over. Here is what I have at the moment:

• GP Letters stating my progress/results throughout the months.

• Private Physiotherapy medical evidence.

• Rugby club physio with further ankle testing results and observations of the full contact matches I have been playing each week.

Is this enough medical evidence to submit or is there anything else I should add to my appeal to make it stronger. Please let me know?

Can someone already serving advise on the best first postings please? I hope this post is allowed!

I’m looking for busier bases hopefully?

I seem to have lost my p45 so won’t be able to bring it to Halton when I start, is this a big issue?

Good afternoon all,

Coming to the end of my ph2 training for CCS, just wondering if anyone is current stationed at RAF Boulmer and if so can you give me an insight into what life is like. [for CCS trade only]

Thank you!

Seen this combination of no.1 with beret on at this fellas wedding on insta. Is this normally allowed for weddings, just a bit curious.

Unsure entirely on how the new selection process works with the face to face interview. When it says those considered competitive, does this mean I could ‘pass’ the interview but because I didn’t do outstanding or appeal to them in comparison to other applicants I wouldn’t move on to the next stage? Or if I pass will I go to the next stage anyways? Thanks.

Ask questions!

After just passing my selection interview, I found that the questions were pretty straightforward. I was expecting more situational judgement questions but it was more to do with personal responsibilities, commitments, and general technical and physical ability plus knowledge of RAF bases, the post you're applying for and the training protocol.

Pretty much every question I was asked was on this list so if you follow the questions given in this link you won't fall short. Everything you need is in there. Good luck to anyone else taking it!

Oh and watch out for the questions on taking war-based action such as being shot at or having to take a life.

https://rafrecruitment.co.uk/raf-interview-questions

Anyone else stuck waiting for a start date?

4 weeks now all clear & nothing…

I’ve been wanting to get this type of beard for a little while now but not been able to see whether or not it would be acceptable and/or even allowed to have while I’m in the RAF, could someone please let me know whether I would be able to get this?

Are there any Level 4 apprenticeships similar to the Navy’s, where it’s a fast track into a high-paying career from a higher-level qualification? I thought I remembered them mentioning something before where the starting salary was around £40k–£50k, but you’re tied into a contract for a decent amount of time. (5-10y?)

I’m trying to find out what it was i wss shown as we’d all like to earn the big bucks, but without spending as much time away from home as you would in the Navy.

For anyone curious, my qualifications are a Level 3 Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, along with A-level Further Maths and Science.

I’m most of the way through my application process and looking forwards to BRTC, but the only thing worrying me is the Blue Warrior rations. I’m a pretty fussy eater tbh, and I’ve heard you have to fully finish each meal.

My main two questions are is this true or can you just eat until your full/had enough, and can you swap ration packs or do you have to eat what you get?

TIA

Is the PJFT treadmill test done as a competitive best effort or is it done to pass within the set time for age group?
Does my performance in this test impact selection decisions later on?

Hello everyone, I’ve posted here before (though I did delete my post now), about how to help with my anxiety about my boyfriend being deployed this month and struggling to cope with a new life. I wanted to come back here and thank everyone for the advice I got in the comments! It was so helpful. Onto the interesting part;

Small update: he was cheating on me the whole time with 4 other girls that we know of.

Edit for clarification: I had no idea about them until Friday, I was unaware of this entirely. I had asked him many times (because I know the reputation) if he was talking to other girls and he said no. What could I do other than believe him? I had to have trust in him to make it work. I just wish I didn’t now.

I’m devastated and heartbroken, I gave him everything I had to offer and it still wasn’t enough. He was perfect for me and to me, which makes everything so much harder because I just can’t hate him. He wasn’t mean or rude or anything. I nearly hate him because he wasn’t hateful to me. I found out on Friday, it’s been 4 days and it feels like hell without him.

Thank you for the kind words and support on my last post, this subreddit is amazing and I’m glad I posted here the first time. You guys are awesome, keep it up 🩷🩷

On my CBAT I was one of the 3 out of 30-40 people from the north where as everyone else was from the south. Genuinely just curious why it’s such a southern dominated place of work?

Kit list asks for 100ml of polish (200ml total).
Would it be ok to get 4 tins of 50ml or would it be scrutinised during inspection.

I don’t believe Kiwi makes dark tan in 100ml tins anymore so my choices are the 4x50ml or another brand.

theoretically, if you went to medical and they asked if u have any other ilnesses and you forgot about one you have because its completely symptom free and resolved so it slipped your mind (its not something that would make you pmu) , and youre tmu anyway for a different reason, what happens/do you contact them after?

Hi all, I’m currently in the process of an internal transfer to WSOp I’m currently in air and space ops and was wondering what day to day life as a WSOp would be like I’m planning on trying to stream rot or AM so any responses would be appreciated just curious on what actually happens on the days there is no flying etc cheers.

Hey all,

I've recently added a mock assessment for my free CBAT-style practice site that takes you through a whole sitting.

You can pick either:

• Full sitting (all roles) which is every test back to back like the real day.
• Role-specific covering only the tests relevant to the role you're going for.

Also covers RCAF (CFAST) and RAAF/ADF (MACTS) aircrew roles.

It's shorter than the real thing, but it gives you a feel for the pacing and fatigue of doing them in one go. At the end you get a printable results sheet like the one below. The results page also tells you which areas to practise to get a better score!

Happy to hear feedback on anything that feels off.

SkyWatch Academy Mock Assessment (free account required)

I originally joined the air force for the idea of mount and rescue but have no idea and everyone I speak to doesn’t know how or if you can get in after cosford phase 2, as a mech how hard is it to get a posting with them

Redoing the DAA in 28 days for Cyber Telecommunications. Going to have work my ass off 😝

Hi All,

Just wondered if anyone knew if it was standard practice for a paper review to be undertaken by a Capita doctor following a request for additional information from a GP being sent to them?

Thanks

Hi everyone, I’m currently going through the RAF recruitment process and would appreciate some honest advice from anyone who’s experienced something similar.
After submitting my security-clearance application, I was stopped by police and found in possession of cannabis. I wasn’t charged or convicted, but the matter was dealt with through a Community Resolution.
This was a one-off incident, and I haven’t smoked cannabis since. The police told me the incident could potentially show up on an enhanced DBS check.
I’m concerned about how this might affect my RAF application.
I’d really appreciate advice please