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3. My RAF Application - The Medical
Today I will go over my experience with the RAF medical and a few things i learnt when taking part in the stage.
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2. My RAF Application - The Interview
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Second video, second stage, the RAF interview is a test of your nerves and knowledge, here is my insight and tips on this stage of your application Ryan's Blog ryan9900.wordpress.com/author/ryan9900/
1. My RAF Application - The AST
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In this video i will be going over the airman/airwoman selection test and some tips to help you through it Ryan's Blog ryan9900.wordpress.com/author/ryan9900/ Online AST Practice Package www.jobtestprep.co.uk/raf-aptitude-test/ AST Practice Book www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00NBCZA2W/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_keHHEbDVTZQM7 Note that RAF recruitment circumstances can change and this video may be out of date in ...

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  • @forwardprogressonly
    @forwardprogressonly 2 місяці тому

    how's it going?

  • @BenJamin-tx7ol
    @BenJamin-tx7ol 3 місяці тому

    Unsure if this was a service medical or civilian ? Really surprised the urine test didn't cover drugs use ! In my day your medical was conditional on recruiting requirements more than physical fitness

  • @Ken_oh545
    @Ken_oh545 6 місяців тому

    Hope the tying your hair in a bun advice is targeted at females 😅 or is the RAF recruiting man-bun wearers?

  • @cambs0181
    @cambs0181 7 місяців тому

    I remember my medical. In them days it was done by the padre and you would have to go around to his house to have it done. Due to the Official Secrets Act you were never allowed to talk about it. He would brief you on this when you were getting dressed.

  • @TheTimozki
    @TheTimozki 7 місяців тому

    Hi, is dental check part of the medical?thanks

  • @Indoor_Carrot
    @Indoor_Carrot 8 місяців тому

    I was flat out rejected by army, navy and RAF because I had... HAD asthma as a child, despite being clear from it for 10 years when I applied. I wasn't given any advice, guidance or a chance to be deferred. Just shown the door and "thank you for your interest but no". That was 8 years ago and the requirements have only gotten more stringent since then. The military's entry standards are next to impossible for almost anyone who applies now.

    • @roachitane
      @roachitane 5 місяців тому

      Raf and navy do in house medical now, when reading the requirements, stuff like that is case by case. Army still uses capita, for some fucking reason.

    • @Indoor_Carrot
      @Indoor_Carrot 5 місяців тому

      @@roachitane my mate was rejected by RAF because he had a rash... once... 2 years ago. You literally need to be perfect before you apply. Don't see the point in striving for impossible standards when you can now be killed by a drone with no effort.

    • @roachitane
      @roachitane 5 місяців тому

      @@Indoor_Carrot okay but was it capita doing the medical? The three branches have different medical standards as well. I’m not rly worrying much about me joining the military since they are desperate for recruits and capita won’t be doing my medical 🤷‍♂️ will have to wait and see I suppose, but from what I’ve heard from guys that have done the medical I’m gonna be getting it’s rly not that strict. Agree with the drone bombs, that’s just wild.

    • @morgenh6930
      @morgenh6930 2 місяці тому

      My partner had asthma as a child he's in the navy now he was able to pass through medical stuff and doing an extra test I believe but he was able to get in

  • @BradsAviation-bw2vz
    @BradsAviation-bw2vz 8 місяців тому

    I am an air cadet and I am very passionately looking to join the RAF, and these videos are really helpful and I am really appreciative that you are a great role model for future and current RAF personnel.

  • @LilLeafei
    @LilLeafei 10 місяців тому

    INSANE!!!! ur so young here, now ur an oldie

    • @charlie3238
      @charlie3238 9 місяців тому

      Is he in the raf now?

  • @nicholaspolhamus9228
    @nicholaspolhamus9228 10 місяців тому

    i know this guy, great guy

  • @adamcowell4349
    @adamcowell4349 Рік тому

    I really wanna join but I’m definitely going to get deferred as I have Crohn’s disease 😬😂

  • @Rubkinz
    @Rubkinz Рік тому

    how long did it take

  • @evelinadam6786
    @evelinadam6786 Рік тому

    I have extremely mild asthma and mostly asymptomatic but I am very enthusiastic in becoming a fast jet pilot. I want to join in a few years after A-levels but I'm worried I'll get refused despite being in good health and fitness. Even though I have asthma, I've never had an asthma attack and go on daily runs with no issue at all, do you think if I tried, I could get a medical waiver and still get in? Anyone who knows anything about it, please reply.

    • @Indoor_Carrot
      @Indoor_Carrot 8 місяців тому

      I was turned down simply for having asthma as a kid. Don't bother mate.

    • @Jack-mf5ns
      @Jack-mf5ns 6 місяців тому

      You will not pass the medical to be aircrew (which includes pilot) if you have any history of asthma, no matter how mild.

  • @christopherhowe2976
    @christopherhowe2976 Рік тому

    Hi there I was hoping you would be able to tell me what you wore whilst travelling to cranwell and the day of examination many thanks

  • @viveksapphire
    @viveksapphire Рік тому

    Hi guys, I'm an applicant in the process of joining the Royal Air Force. I just posted a video about the Selection Interview on my channel which may interest some of you. Thank you.

  • @viveksapphire
    @viveksapphire Рік тому

    Hi guys, I’m also an applicant in the process of joining the Royal Air Force. I’ll be covering the entire application process on my channel too, which I think may interest some of you. I posted my first video regarding the DAA, and I’d appreciate it if you could let me know if it has been helpful. Thank you, Vivek

  • @annelisemaskell316
    @annelisemaskell316 Рік тому

    What sort of attire would be considered bet for the officer presentations? I have a few dresses and a playsuit but I'm not sure weather they would be correct for this?

    • @annelisemaskell316
      @annelisemaskell316 Рік тому

      *best

    • @viveksapphire
      @viveksapphire Рік тому

      Hey, I posted a video yesterday regarding the DAA and spoke about the dress code too. You may find it helpful🙂

  • @kt1pl2
    @kt1pl2 Рік тому

    I'm wondering what was in the folder you took in.

    • @HarshOutcome
      @HarshOutcome 11 місяців тому

      Most likely could be proof of residency, GCSES/ Alevels.

  • @ryanterry-babb3617
    @ryanterry-babb3617 Рік тому

    Recently, I did my cbat for officer and had the spacial reasoning as the final thing. My brain was so fried and I struggled so much on the 3d shapes.

  • @pneron2032
    @pneron2032 Рік тому

    So what happened?

  • @saqibninja6307
    @saqibninja6307 Рік тому

    I think, you will have recruited in raf for now hopefully because this video has been uploaded by you for about 3 years ago.m i right?

  • @joeprice3792
    @joeprice3792 Рік тому

    Helped so much bro thank you for putting time into this video you deserved the sub ❤

  • @jamesmalone1680
    @jamesmalone1680 Рік тому

    I joined for 5 years in 1962 brings back memories

  • @seankelly378
    @seankelly378 Рік тому

    What's the officers test like

  • @kareenasandhu.
    @kareenasandhu. Рік тому

    Hey i unfortunately didn’t qualify for the job I wanted but I have the chance to sit it again, please could you help

    • @viveksapphire
      @viveksapphire Рік тому

      Hi, what did you struggle with? I posted a video regarding the DAA yesterday, which may be helpful for you 🙂

  • @zachbrindle3422
    @zachbrindle3422 Рік тому

    Is it like a test you would do with pen and paper ?

  • @user-pe9qg3hg3k
    @user-pe9qg3hg3k Рік тому

    how long is it usually between the interview and then basic training?

  • @willkay1182
    @willkay1182 Рік тому

    is the aptitude test on the same day as the intereview?

  • @HerbertDuckshort
    @HerbertDuckshort Рік тому

    When I joined the RAF back in the Neolithic period the recruitment criteria were slightly less stringent. A mirror was placed closely in front of the candidate’s face. If it steamed up, you were in.

  • @colinmilligan5860
    @colinmilligan5860 Рік тому

    Hi - do they check dental work or teeth? ☺️

  • @brcc508
    @brcc508 Рік тому

    The eye site test makes me the most nervous. I do wear glasses for reading IF what I am reading is far (like the more distant letters on an eye test). Would they still expect me to read without them or will they test me with my glasses on?

    • @vs4812
      @vs4812 Рік тому

      They will test you with your glasses off, and then they will test you with them on. If you can read all the letters with either them on or off, you will pass that element.

    • @itsreallyCAL
      @itsreallyCAL Рік тому

      I am short sighted in my left eye only and im about -1.75 , looking at the pilot role ill be hopefully getting corrective eye surgery

  • @brcc508
    @brcc508 Рік тому

    Again, a very helpful video. Once I finish work I'll go through every video snd strike notes

  • @brcc508
    @brcc508 Рік тому

    I deeply appreciate this series you have put together. I have applied for the mechanical engineering role. I find this first video very helpful - I cannot wait to go through the rest!

    • @R0369-v9v
      @R0369-v9v Рік тому

      Best of luck mate

    • @viveksapphire
      @viveksapphire Рік тому

      Hi guys, I’m also an applicant in the process of joining the Royal Air Force. I’ll be covering the entire application process too, which I think may interest you. I posted my first video regarding the DAA, and I’d appreciate it you could let me know if it has been helpful. Thank you, Vivek

  • @oliviapass4092
    @oliviapass4092 2 роки тому

    my interview is tomorrow and im so scared i feel like im not prepared or I’ll forget something but this really helped thank you so much

  • @morscalaroleplays1207
    @morscalaroleplays1207 2 роки тому

    I thought on that test there was no pass or fail, it just showed them what you are best at, thanks for telling me there is a pass or fail

  • @Jackjones65682
    @Jackjones65682 2 роки тому

    Do they do a mental health assessment?

  • @kierangreaves4049
    @kierangreaves4049 2 роки тому

    Just had my interview today and passed, thanks to your video.

    • @vs4812
      @vs4812 2 роки тому

      Congratulations. I have mine soon too. Could you offer any advice to what was asked, any tips and subjects I should revise? Thanks.

  • @vishwasherpa4213
    @vishwasherpa4213 2 роки тому

    Do we get any pen or extra paper for doing some calculation in the AST?

  • @Jackjones65682
    @Jackjones65682 2 роки тому

    My interview is in a week and i know non of this

  • @owenran6739
    @owenran6739 2 роки тому

    Do you have a heart test for the RAF

  • @joe00897
    @joe00897 2 роки тому

    I did my CBAT test today. I was so close to passing for Air Traffic Control Seargant. But I just came short. Not sure if I should wait a year or do something else

    • @lemonmop9332
      @lemonmop9332 2 роки тому

      Hey joe is the CBAT different from the AST? And how difficult was it?

  • @aidenhorton18
    @aidenhorton18 2 роки тому

    Did you do your interview the same day as your AST?

  • @jacobdrury3986
    @jacobdrury3986 2 роки тому

    If you have been diagnosed with depression or anxiety in past by a doctor does that stop you from joining ?.

  • @Benjiplayz17
    @Benjiplayz17 2 роки тому

    There’s no way I’m gonna be able to join for anything 😭 I have tried once but was only able to be a chef which is not what I want to be doing.

  • @cl6157
    @cl6157 2 роки тому

    Hi mate do they request your medical history from your doctor's before this

  • @edenmitchell6921
    @edenmitchell6921 2 роки тому

    Hello, do they ask about basic training and the phases?

  • @12joelewis
    @12joelewis 2 роки тому

    Anybody done the interview since covid got it on my phone and wondered what it entails differently

  • @AVMamfortas
    @AVMamfortas 2 роки тому

    I do not recall my initial interview as an airman, other than being told that I could not have my choice (to be a Policeman with a dog and a sidearm) but would be sent to be an Air Trafficker. I had no idea what that was. hahahaha. I was signed up for 12 years and had a fine career. Loved it all. On the way through over some seven years I applied for Aircrew and was rejected. Twice. I applied again for a Commission. I was sent to Biggin Hill for 'selection'. I was a Corporal with two overseas tours under m'belt. The Board Officer ( Wg Co), a very serious chap said, "Son, I see this is the third time you have applied. What will you do if we turn you down again?" I replied. "Yes, Sir, this is the third time, and this is probably the last chance you have to get it right". He burst out laughing. I was Commissioned. :)

    • @jameshargreaves9264
      @jameshargreaves9264 11 місяців тому

      Do they not always give you the role that you wanted?

    • @AVMamfortas
      @AVMamfortas 11 місяців тому

      @@jameshargreaves9264 Not always.

  • @aidanlowton6806
    @aidanlowton6806 2 роки тому

    Hey man, hope you are well, my basic training starts on 25th jan, would you recomend and boots to purchase?

  • @johnstephenson2891
    @johnstephenson2891 3 роки тому

    When I joined in 1966 I had to go to some camp for 3 days of test, exercise and logic. At 15 years old the first test was getting there by train!