Re-joining the RAF

[irdan]

Hi guys,

Have scanned the forums alot and couldn't find too much recent information. Left start of year after 7years service and am regretting it big time now so looking to rejoin. Was a Supplier before and am considering either rejoining as above or training as a Fireman.

Anyone who can help with these q's much appreciated:

1. Whats recruitment levels like at the moment?
2. Will I re-enter on the same pay level?
3. What training will I need to do/re-do?
4. Am I more likely to get in being ex RAF?

Last question a bit random but unsure how the RAF are on ex re-joining or would they prefer a new recruit?

Thanks guys!!

 

[Warwick Hunt]

In answer to your questions:

1. Recruitment levels are minimal at the moment. Until after SDSR it will be difficult to guage what is needed and when. FFtr is shut for the medium to long term at the moment.

2. That will be determined by HQ Air

3. If you re-enlist within a certain amount of time (2 years springs to mind), you will do a Kit and Post at RTS before moving onto your Phase 2 unit.

4. Being a re-entrant offers you no greater advantage over direct entrant personnel, as you will still go through the same recruiting process as everyone else. If there are better candidates than you, you'll dip out. Simple as.

5. See answer to Q4.