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
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this is amazing thank you, really settles a lot of my worries about the unknown
Thank you for your videos. I followed your advice and I passed the AST and the interview. Doing my physical assessment next week in RAF Halton.
im a cadet looking to join the raf, and all the questions hes bringing up i already know the answers too from my cadet training, and im so relieved! great vid, SUPER helpful
Again, a very helpful video. Once I finish work I'll go through every video snd strike notes
Helped so much bro thank you for putting time into this video you deserved the sub ❤
Deserve a sub from myself. Had my interview today and your video helped a ton. Specially the three RAF bases and the history of the RAF. Much appreciated lad. Hope your doing well yourself.
Good luck mate
brh u have to list aircrafts waaat
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.
@@alehlete830 that has to be the easiest part to do
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.
Very useful, thanks! hope you are doing well.
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. :)
Do they not always give you the role that you wanted?
@@jameshargreaves9264 Not always.
well done lad im trying to do what you did hope your still doing it.
very cheeky James, I like it
I joined for 5 years in 1962 brings back memories
These videos are so useful. Gained a new subscriber
Just had my interview today and passed, thanks to your video.
Congratulations. I have mine soon too. Could you offer any advice to what was asked, any tips and subjects I should revise? Thanks.
i know this guy, great guy
Great videos and loads of good tips. Thank you for sharing.
Can you still do the interview even if you fail the AST and have to resit?
Hope all of going well on your RAF journey! :-)
The interview comes after you’ve passed the ast for you chosen trade. After the ast my recruiter emailed me a spreadsheet with all the trades that I could go in as with my results. If you don’t pass for the trade you want you could always consider other options or just resit it if not. It’s nothing to worry about. Just go in open minded and don’t even think about failing. But to answer your question you won’t progress to the interview unless you’ve done the ast and selected a trade. Good luck though.
cheers mate
Thank you!
Great video mate, massive help
Got my interview today, this helps cheers 👍👍
Did you do well?
@@pietropolo4945 sure did mate, into my last section of my application 😊
@@ellisevans2031 that's good to hear, if you dont mind me asking what were you applying for? And how long did it take from application - aptitude test - interview? Because I saw on their website that depending on the role it could take up to a year to have your application processed
@@pietropolo4945 Hi, might be late but I applied in December, had an AST in February and my interview is in April. I think the recruitment process has changed since the pandemic and it also might be affected by other factors but you can always contact them or live chat on their website and find out
Got my interview tomorrow over the phone because of covid so I've got the advantage of having notes infront of me. Switched from CCS to RAF Police so explaining my reasons for that change will be a laugh haha. Very informative and helpful video 👌👍
Had that end up for ya lad? Hope ya passed
I've got mine tomorrow over the phone and I'm real nervous haha
@@MLGRageElite only just seen this but I imagine you've had yours now? How did it go?
Mine was fine. I think it being on the phone was advantageous. Had the medical since and need a report from my GP before I can carry on.
What did you need right score to get the role as raf police in the ast exam?
@@stuarth1160 you'll smash it bud. It's mainly the verbal reasoning you need to score well in. You need a 6 in verbal reasoning and a 2 in numerical reasoning. I got 7 and 3 respectively. Everything else is negligible.
how long is it usually between the interview and then basic training?
good on ya lad
Does swimming forms part of the fitness test.?
Hello, do they ask about basic training and the phases?
I am doing the interview In 2 weeks. And was struggling of coming up with a good reason for why I picked the raf over the navy. I do have some reasons but was curious to see what you said
I would say i have more of an interest in aviation. In my case i always wanted to join the RAF from a young age so i already was set on doing so
How old are you ?
How long is the skype interview lasting?
I’m a bit sceptical if I should become a raf fighter pilot as I am unsure if the salary and work- home life is fit to raise a family
You get a good salary as a fighter pilot, but the requirements are tough, think u need 64 ucas points in your a levels
is the aptitude test on the same day as the intereview?
I have my interview tomorrow and wondering can you take in your own notes for the interview with things like current affairs on from the research I have completed. Thanks in advance.
You cant take your notes, its all off by heart, just research beforehand then go for it at the interview stage
How's things going for you now mate? How is your phase 2? I'm worried about that, I'm going in for IntAn and worrying I'll be lacking in the phase 2 and how quickly they expect you to pick up stuff esp if they are covering information quickly. Does the structured learning help with retention?
I'm going for that. If you got that far I should imagine you'll be fine. It's a 2 GCSE requirement, I very much doubt they will expect you to be a genius. I've done up to University and as long as you're not a potato it never gets much harder to learn, it's just that the things you learn are more focused. With the exception of Science and Maths.
@@knightsouls @Mark Knight yeah guess you're right, cheers for that. I'm confident with most things, just seem to be slower to initially grasp it and need it ran through a few times 😂 how far along the process are you?
Did they ask for your gp records straight away?
how long did you wait between passing your AST and doing your interview?
I did my interview two weeks after my ast
Do you have to do a interview for raf reserves? also what sort of traits are not good for raf?
Im not sure about the reserve application process, i would ring up a carrers office and ask or check the rafs website
Hi I have my interview in three days. I am a bit confuse about the question regarding the current affairs. Is it related to only military affairs or any other issues such as things happening around the world and in the UK.?
Military affairs the RAF is currently involved in, like Baltic air policing in Estonia
Quick question. Don't know if you'll reply in time but late is better than never. What is meant by the term Free base? I've tried reaching out to Raf personnel but they don't know themselves. I need to know it to pass my interview.
I know it's probably too late but he's not saying "free" he's saying "three". You need to know three RAF bases.
Got my Interview in the morning 🌄
Passed! I delivered the personal section very well but stumbled with some of the air force knowledge and lost momentum. I couldn't give correct answer for what a commission meant, what the reserve dutys are, the definition of air power (i just new the components), what the first deployment would be and why junior officers have additional responsibilitys.
To these I said I wasn't expecting the questions but attempted to answer and give what thoughts I had on them. After the interview I was told to write 3 things I could have done better (I wrote 6). The recruiter gave me good advice afterwards and told me I need to drill my answer and be concise for officer selection. Apparently I wouldn't have passed for pilot but I'm applying as engineer officer and met the bench mark.
@@estienneherbert60 well done just wondering was your interview the same day as your ast?
@@dylanjones6591 I haven't done an ast as I'm applying for engineer officer. The interview was done over the phone due to covid (and bad Skype connection) so I don't think it would be on the same day.
@@dylanjones6591 No AST first then Interview. Interview can be within a week or so after too
@@estienneherbert60 Well done mate! Any advice for my interview this week? Is there any other questions that threw you?
Anybody done the interview since covid got it on my phone and wondered what it entails differently
Great video. I got my interview tomorrow and I’m so nervous, luckily I have it over a phone call due to corona virus but I’m still so nervous
how did it go?
How did it go I have mine in two weeks over the phone what’s it like?
@@georgehenwood4909 Hey George, just did mine I passed! Its very quick paced for mine just learn all of what he said pretty much!
George Henwood I did mine over the phone at the end of April. Just make sure you know the ins and outs of pre recruit training and the role your applying for. Don’t worry, it was like a normal conversation.
@@l-jy2653 for pre recruit training do you mean prtc?
Is the same training for air and ground operations (cabin crew)
Yes
interview is tomorrow morning and i’m really nervous, wondering what do i say if i don’t an answer ?
Just reply, sorry i dont know how to answer that
What did you apply for ?
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?
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Hey, I posted a video yesterday regarding the DAA and spoke about the dress code too. You may find it helpful🙂
Hiya! i'm sitting my AST in a week and i just watched your video about it... did you have an interview on the same day as your ast?! Ovbiously with lockdown its hard to get info so if you could help that would be great! x
Hello Lucy, you can have your interview on the same day of the AST if you pass. But you can book at a later date if you want to.
@@jameslawson3988 Thank you :)
haha also...
mines on tuesday.
Hiya, great video. I have my interview for the RAF Regiment gunner a week today over Skype and was wondering if you are aloud to have any notes with you throughout the interview. Thank you and good luck for the future👍🏻
Oliver Kirk how was it as mines tomorrow over Skype
sausage satellite how was it mate? Mines 2 days from now
Daniel Nolan was fine tbf , they didn’t go over current affairs or NATO , just memorise basic training phases , why you are interested and ur accomplishments throughout school
Also don’t forget ur RAF bases and where you could be deployed , plus mention the 12 year service contract
sausage satellite
cheers pal I appreciate the reply. It’s good to hear that current affairs isn’t something I should stress about. It’s been difficult to find things as the news is flooded with Covid and the elections.
And cheers for the heads up, I’ll be sure to remember that stuff. How far into the application process are you now? Have you had your medical and/or fitness yet?
hey James, I've recently applied to join the RAF and was wondering on how long it took them to review your application and get back to you.
It took them about a week to get back to me, they are very quick usually
Do you get a lump sum payment for passing training?
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
how'd it go! mines soon!
@@milliecollins6292how'd it go?
does anyone know if you only have one chance to complete the interview, can you re take if you fail?
Of course, after a certain time period
Need some help I am hoping to join as a RAF medic I am going into my last year of college after this summer and was wondering when I should apply
I'm sure you can apply whenever as long as the role is recruiting, don't quote me but i'm sure you can apply now and defer for a year
Charlie Woodward thanks very much I’ll look into it
I applied around october 2019 when I was in year 13 on my 18th birthday, if you're not going to uni that's probably the best bet.
Passed my interview in 1966!
Damn
Did you fly planes over Vietnam?
@@Kay3Kap that was America
Oh ok
@@tommymurphy3999 This was the best comment I have saw in a while 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
When you did the AST did everyone get different tests
No everyone gets the same test but if you go for a second time the second test is different but I found it easier
The whole group in the room gets the same test but the test changes often so people can't get answers off of previous groups
I'm wondering what was in the folder you took in.
Most likely could be proof of residency, GCSES/ Alevels.
What were the 3 oversea bases you mentioned ?
Gibraltar, ascension island and falklands
@@jameslawson3988 I saw this before and had to google Ascension Island, wow, no thanks. Haha.
Just looking for some help. I have dreamed of becoming an RAF pilot for years, hours after hours of research and I’m still very nervous about being rejected. However do you recommend going for a pilot role at 18 👍
Personally, i wouldn't stress too much about the role, every is important as long as you meet the requirements, have the education and attitude you can do it. Doing research is already a good step, dont overthink it, just keep studying and practicing your test/interview you will be fine.
Did you get the role my dude?
Got my interview next week...anyone got tips and do interview these days is face to face or phone
It's a phone interview at the moment, contact your AFCO if you're unsure about anything. Also tip: check your information the night before to make sure it's all up to date
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Hey I have my interview on a Skype call in a week just wondering if I will be asked about any strengths and weeknesses
Definitely will do! They really focus on it and ask to expand a lot on it
Did it go alright? Got my interview on the 10th
@@OWAY0 yeh,few questions they wanted me to re do bcuz I didn’t have enough info but after so I got more info n a week later had like a lil interview again for a few questions and now I’m waiting for the medical to be done
@@G3org3._.h how did it go?
@@Iam3man the medical? I passed it’s simple nothing to worry about
What was in your little folder
Just general paperwork and interviews notes, its easier to keep all my application documents all in one place
When do you find out if you pass?
I don’t know if things have changed back now but when I did mine everything had changed because of covid. The interview stage for me was over the phone and was more of an informal chat. I found out instantly.
I graduated halton in April 😃
Any advice on what to say with strengths and weaknesses ? So stuck
Maybe like communication, team work, independence, willing to learn, discipline, creativity, trustworthy.
For weakness something along the lines of I focus to much on detail, I struggle to ask for help sometimes, I could use more experience in......
Got my ast tomorrow, nervous af and can't sleep. I'm gonna edit this comment if I remember to say how it was. Shit I'm scared.
How did it go mate?
Edward Males I woke up and was very nervous, put my suit on and got in the car. I got there and realized I didn't have my form of id. Now I have to wait 1 month until the next one 😕
@@joshuasymonds3258 how did the next one go?
@@Kay3Kap next one went well, I passed and have now progressed to the second phase of my medical. The ast was done on an iPad btw and the memory test with numbers is really hard as you get 2 seconds to memorize each letter and 5 seconds to answer the question
@@joshuasymonds3258 good shit bro, hopefully you get into basic and serve your country. When I am of age I’m planning of joining the RAF as a pilot.
Isnt there an NDA on this type of stuff?
Hope the tying your hair in a bun advice is targeted at females 😅 or is the RAF recruiting man-bun wearers?
I am wondering If u have any tips for the fitness I was in the Army but got medically discharged but have applied for the RAF as my doctors said I'm fine when I done Army selection our running was on the ground outside which I prefer I am not used to treadmill I find it hard to gauge the treadmill speed to how fast your going and how far you will go in that time so I'm wondering if u have any tips for treadmill running ?
I asked the guy at the gym to set it the the best setting for balance
just had my interview for the raf if anyone is interested in what i was asked i would be happy to explain ( just wondering if anyone would benefit from this as its a oldish video idk if people still read the comments)
yeah mate i would be interested in a newer look into what they might ask
@@tomorck so basically it started with the past 5 years of my life what i have been doing what roles of responsibility i have held how i have achived my best what my family think of joining the raf one element of basic and what u do eg cbrn what challanges it will bring, then benefits of raf life and also the difficulty it holds some basic aircraft knowledge a few raf bases here and overseas what ur trade does and where u would likely be placed ur phase 2 how long etc if you are motivated to join how u can prove so, they get to know you so they ask questions about your life just to gage the type of person you are. they also want to know u have been keeping upto date with current affairs with operations that the raf have been involved in eg battle of brit and then recent stuff going on so make sure u know that ,then at the end there is a series of questions they must ask so one was if u was successful with ur application and training etc and placed in an active warzone situation would you be willing to take a life. however the interview was a good opener as i got to ask questions about the raf make sure u have a list of questions as they will have all there information ready expecting you to ask questions this can be anything from accomidation to social life or anything its all personal whatever u want to know be sure to ask as it makes u stand out
@@user-bj2pc3it2v sound, cheers mate that's really helpful
@@tomorck no worries good luck i have my medical next week what trade you planning on going for ?
Hi, read all below and massively helps. I have my interview Thursday and kind of worrying about remembering all the history/bases and active affairs. All the basic questions I think i'll be find just struggling to remember all the dates and names. Any tips on what can help with this?
My interview is in a week and i know non of this
How'd it go?