RAF - Eligibility interview

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Does anyone know what I should expect for this?

The chap on the phone said this wasn't a formal interview at all, but I'm still going to arrive in my suit. First impressions and all, even though this is the second time I've been there.

The first time I went up was Autumn last year for an 'Initial interview'. It went quite well. A young officer took the interview, it was pretty relaxed. He offered me the option of going for an Officer role (because of my grades I think), but what I'm going for is Photography.

The chap on the phone said something about a test, I didn't enquire any further as I got the impression he wasn't going to say much more about it anyway. So, what can I expect? How many anal probes should I be ready for? And do they use KY jelly? Oh I hope they use KY jelly...
 
Where is this interview taking place, AFCO?

You need to know about RAF bases, aircraft, operations and international bases, command structure, RAF history (brief), the UN and NATO, as well as the structure of your training.
 
RAF Norwich.

I fully expected to be quizzed on all of the above, but I wouldn't have thought so at this early stage. It's certainly not what the bloke on the phone suggested.
 
I'm not too sure about the process for enlisted personnel, and I'm suprised they haven't told you more. However you will need to learn about the above at some time for a formal interview, so best to start learning sooner rather than later.

As for the suit, that's a wise move, I'd be surprised if anyone didn't turn up in one, and if they don't, good luck to them.
 
As you suggested, I should think they would expect a good knowledge of RAF happenings for the formal interview, but I wasn't so certain for this stage of the process.

I really did get the impression that this was just a phase to check if I'm even eligible (hence the cunningly titled thread), before they take it further. I'm not so sure though, which is why I thought I'd start this thread.

:)
 
Lol, when I joined the Army the only time I wore a suit was when I was sweared in by the visiting Major. My test was pretty easy, its moreso about your regiments history, insignias and all that business. But then again, can't hurt to make a good first impression, good luck :)
 
It just sounds like an initial interview again if he said it wasn't formal at all. You only need to know all the things longbow listed for your formal interview and this will be after you have sat a selection test.

The whole process goes like this:

Initial interview
Selection Test
Formal Interview
Medical
Fitness Test

Your AFCO will always tell you when you need to prepare for something.
 
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The photography job in the RAF intrigued me but I couldnt consider it because I honestly dont think I could photograph some serious grim sights. maybe its not as bad as Im imagining but some stuff must be horrific
 
This will be your selection test, basically to see what you have an apptitude for. Or at least thats what happened with me, albeit 25 years ago (goodness I am getting old)

Just be yourself but be firm about what you wish to do.

They are desperate for recruits.............remember that.
 
Just so you know, much like the ICT trade the photo trade is very very very likely to go all civi.

I cannot force you to do it, HOWEVER i would seriously seriously think about going officer.
 
Andr3w said:
Just so you know, much like the ICT trade the photo trade is very very very likely to go all civi.

I cannot force you to do it, HOWEVER i would seriously seriously think about going officer.
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This is something I have thought a great deal about.

Bottom line is; I don't enjoy the thought of being an officer. I don't like who I would have to become, or who they would want me to be.

It sounds like this could be the Selection test then. I'll give them a ring in the next few days to find our for sure.
 
An old housemate of mine went to a "non formal" interview with the raf and everyone else there was suited and booted, he was in jeans and a t-shirt, they asked loads of basic questions like the ones listed above and he couldn't answer them.


He said he felt a right pillock.
 
aproctor said:
He said he felt a right pillock.
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So he should. Turning up to an interview in jeans and t-shirt? Pillock. :p

As for not knowing the answers to their questions, I'm not so sure about that. Maybe they were just making it difficult for him because he arrived like he was going to the pub with his mates. Or perhaps he got caught under-prepared.
 
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