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Can someone try to Explain the pay scale

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Xchen said:
Sorry if there is a thread on this but I've had a look and couldn't find any. Basically I don't understand about the "levels" in the pay scale, how is it decided what level you should be at? Any input much appreciated.
http://http://www.rafcom.co.uk/pay_allowances/pay/2008/raf_air_08.cfm

http://www.rafcom.co.uk/pay_allowances/pay_raf08.cfm

Xchen
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Simple really, the RAF decide if your trade is in the higher or lower band, then you join up and start at level one then move to level 2 after a year. On promotion you will move across to the level closest with a minimum of 2% increase.
 
Sospan said:
Simple really, the RAF decide if your trade is in the higher or lower band, then you join up and start at level one then move to level 2 after a year. On promotion you will move across to the level closest with a minimum of 2% increase.
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So every year you go up up an increment?
 
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Yes until you reach the maximum for your rank.

You can also jump a level twice in your career if you submit a qualification that is laid down. These are different for each rank and trade.
 
Yeh but

Yeh but

Xchen said:
So every year you go up to the next level?
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As long as you have a satisfactory annual appraisal (called a SJAR -S for serviceperson definately not soldier) and there being a level to move up to.

You can also jump a level if you have/take an appropriate qualification for your trade/service.
 
You do not increase 2% each year you simply move up to the next level. This only changes when you get promoted, thats where the 2% rule kicks in.

There is also a annual rise in april (or should be) for everybody regardless of level and rank.
 
Ahh right, was just trying to determine what pay band each trade is in.
Thanks for the replies, been very helpful. :)

Also do you start moving up the pay levels after trade training?
 
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Higher pay band I believe old chap. Same as Admin, stackers (soon hopefully), the fuzz, the SWO's rusty old station bike and that ratty old randy ginger tom from barrack stores.

Enjoy the cash mate.

Chad
 
Chad Norman said:
Higher pay band I believe old chap. Same as Admin, stackers (soon hopefully), the fuzz, the SWO's rusty old station bike and that ratty old randy ginger tom from barrack stores.

Enjoy the cash mate.

Chad
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Im starting RTS soon, joining as a shiney and i herd from another thread that Cpl's and above in TG17 are on the higher band any truth in that?:PDT_Xtremez_19:
 
Yes

Yes

DRK5390 said:
Im starting RTS soon, joining as a shiney and i herd from another thread that Cpl's and above in TG17 are on the higher band any truth in that?:PDT_Xtremez_19:
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Yes there is, hopefully a mod will come along and close this thread before some Shiney bashing takes place.
 
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