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Commissioning from AV Cpl question

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Hi there,
I'm currently on Ops at the moment so can't get in touch with an AFCO.
Im interested in going for a commission primarily as IntO, with ATCO and FltOps as 2nd and 3rd choices.
problem is, I've got 8 GCSE's at C and above, 2 A-Levels at D and my BTEC from my trade training but according to the RAF Careers website, I now need A-Levels at C or above. Does this now prevent me as a serviceman, going for a commission as the A-Level standard used to be just 2 A-Levels.
If anyone can give me any info, I would be very grateful as, if I am eligible, I will begin my gen up and preparation while on Ops.
Many thanks,
PF
 
For servicemen it used to be just 5 GCSEs, C and above including English and maths. But also if you are an AV cpl then I think the qualifications you got from training would give you the minimum qualification but the English and maths are not negotiable as far as I am aware.
I think you are qualified but as far as I know that is the easy part of getting through the selection at Cranwell. However if you dont try you wont get it.
 
I've just spoken to the AFCO. To their knowledge it has always been A levels C and above as C is considered a pass. They also require a B in GCSE maths for the branches you mention. The AFCO did say however that these are minimum requirements and at present they can afford to be picky. I hope this helps.
 
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Look further into the RAF careers website: http://www.raf.mod.uk/careers/rafcms/mediafiles/1F7F476E_5056_A318_A80987E0E0F85D83.pdf Depending on the nature of your BTEC, it might equate to '2 A level at grade C or above'. You need a Merit pass or an HNC/D. Then you need a C in English and a B in Maths at GCSE.Get your arse over to your local blunties and talk to them. They should be able to give you a steer and get in touch with Cranwell for you to get the final word. Good luck with your application.
 
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Space to move?

Have you checked whether there is space within the trades / branch before you leap? I know that the Int trade is pretty full up with IntOs at the moment, because they had to take up some of the slack from all those pilots that were sacked off last year (as well as from other trades). The AFCO should be able to give you more precise answers, failing that, check out the email list on DII for someone in Cranwell.
 
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There is an AP which outlines the different grades required, Pre-JMLC/TMT1, Pre-IMLC/TMT2 etc. The higher up you are, the less you know to change over.

Its the Personnel AP3392? Lftxx?
 
FOGHORN LEGHORN said:
I've just spoken to the AFCO. To their knowledge it has always been A levels C and above as C is considered a pass. They also require a B in GCSE maths for the branches you mention. The AFCO did say however that these are minimum requirements and at present they can afford to be picky. I hope this helps.
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The AFCO needs to be a little more careful. I recall when a SSC, Service or non-Service, only needed 5 academic O-Levels including English Language and Mathematics. Cadet entry to a PC took in addition 2 A-levels A-C (well above minimum pass grade E). Senior NCOs 30-40 on a permanent engagement only needed English Language and Maths to be commissioned, the same requirement as for entry as NCO aircrew. At that time it was possible to join the pongos as an officer if you had the 'right' accent, knew which knife-and-fork to use and had 2 O-Levels, including English Language.

Have HMAF standards become higher, the education services' standards become lower, or is it a mixture of the two, would you think?
 
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Have HMAF standards become higher, the education services' standards become lower, or is it a mixture of the two, would you think?
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Basic economics really. It's the age old supply and demand tactic. There are less slots available than there are sausages waiting to be made, making it possible for the 'Selectors' to be more picky than in the past.

Unless we have some massive surge WW3 style, it'll probably remain so.
 
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