Joining the RAF.

[medic1]

Hello,
I know this is the wrong place but could a mod kindly move it please.

I am looking to join the RAF in 2 years’ time (I know it is a long way off) but I need to know as much as possible. So can I have as much information about ether a loadmaster or a whinchman.
I have been told to visit the afco in 2 years but my college wants me to know as much as possible about the job I am heading for.
So some information about me
I am medically minded (hence the nameDT_Xtremez_19 and I am soon going on a AED cource and I am keen member of st john ambulance.

So here are my questions –
What is the height limit for both?
What are they looking for personality wise?
Is there a chance of becoming a paramedic?
Is the fitness high?
Do they help people with dyslexia?
Is there anything that is not in the leaflets that would be helpful?

Please help
Thanks
Medic 1 (aka matt)

 

[vim_fuego]

Explore the recruitment forum your thread now resides in...The search button is your friend!

 

[amfortas]

Dyslexic, eh?

A wannabe Loady?

I guess we are about due for another Dickie Mint to work creatively with trim sheets.

DT_Xtremez_35:

 

[medic1]

Thanks vim and I will use the search but if anyone could answer the questions I would be very happy.

what is wrong with being a loady and beening Dyslexic?

 

[Warwick Hunt]

There is nothing wrong with being dyslexic and serving as RAF aircrew. Indeed, I know of a fast jet Nav who is. Hasn't held him back. The Armed Forces are exempt from most of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 apart from section 2, which deals with specific learning disabilities. Selection for aircrew is aptitude based, as opposed to a test of your education, so the fact you are dyslexic won't make a difference and will not be taken into consideration during the process - you either have the ability or you don't. How extreme is your condition? The course you would do is extremely academic so you may struggle, depending on the severity of your condition. When you apply, ensure that all of the statementing paperwork is supplied to the AFCO. A qualified educational psychologist will make a decision as to how he thinks you would cope with training. The RAF is obliged to help serving personnel with SpLD in the way of adding extra time on service exams, providing materials and resources, etc. But, as I said, the severity will be tested. If it is deemed that you won't cope with aircrew training, you won't be selected. But being dyslexic is not a hindrance to a successful RAF career.

 

[medic1]

Ah sorry for not replying for a week DT_Xtremez_42:
Thanks for that.
My dyslexia is weak and I only struggle with spelling and handwriting.

I have know found out my result which are 6 gcses at grade C and 1 gcse at grade D.

Off Topic So i dont start a new thread what is the medical brance of the RAf like?

 

[penfold93]

Which medical trade are you thinking of the RAF careers website has all the information on the medical trades available in the RAF and the educational requirements.

And before you ask you cannot join as a Paramedic currently you need to join as an RAF Medic serve a few years and then apply, there is a lot of competition and the calibre of candidates is high as they are then expected to do to to 2-3 yrs training. This is followed by some consolidation of skills before possibly fulfilling the MERT role on Ops.

 

[medic1]

Thank you penfold and what does the basic RAF medic do day to day? and on ops ?
I know the RAF website will tell me stuff but It is one sided.