I wouldn’t mind joining the ATC either. When speaking to the adj the plan was SNCO Aircrew (all courses), work on simulators doing whatever nessicary before flying the 109 hopefully.
Thanks for clearing this up. I think the SNCO Aircrew role sounds interesting. Maybe I won’t commission and just enjoy it for what it is. At the end of the days it’s quite attractive to me anyway.
Just a thought, if I joined the ATC as an officer and the transferred over where would that leave me, would the allow this? Or would it be a complete waist of time.
I do know that over time the commission oppertunities will open up on the VGS.
So 645 then, a combination of 3 units with a 4th lodging have had to “demote” several officers so are probably fairly stacked.
It would most likely annoy the Sqn that had commissioned you as they’ll have done all the leg work getting you commissioned and would expect some return on the investment. Is possible but again if not filling a role you’d not be doing anything that would require a commission.
Could be on a local Sqn and supernummary on the VGS but that is a lot of time to commit.
Yes 645. To be fair the SNCO sounds good and worth going for, there’s nothing to say I can’t get commissioned later on.
Just out of interest I can’t find much information on the role but what are the benefits of joining?
I also live a considerable distance from 645. As a uniformed SNCO is there any substance?
Cheers
There is no Motor Mileage Allowance MMA until you reach grade 1. As an NCO you’ll get up to 28days pay, that isn’t claimable on normal weekend days though, week long and approved courses only.
You do get free flying and a dashing green suit though.
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Most likely but still not 100% confirmed
That’s one of the issues that’s thrown the ACO commission into turmoil…? I guess we won’t know until later this year?
Not really selling it.
Thanks Tingger.
That’s cleared some things up… could you give me any advice for my initial interview? I know it’s informal.
Nope, but the way it’s always been. It was tipped that it might change in the latest 300 release but didn’t.
Just be yourself don’t try to give answers you think they might want to hear. If you have some knowledge of 2FTS and the training process it might help.
But at this stage it would be very informal just so they can put a pen picture forward to Syerston who do the formal appointment interview.
As VGS officers are VRT then surely they will move across to the new commission like the rest of them are?!
There was some whining about needing “RAF” personnel flying RAF airframes. I don’t know how that conversation has gone, though hopefully the same way a similar point about needing “RAF” personnel to hold unit inventories has gone!
But…but…but…I thought the Gp Capt said we’re not in the ‘RAF’?..
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When it suits…
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As I said before I can’t really find much information about VGS. Is there any actual entry requirements or desired requirements?
Thanks!
Be between 20-65, pass DBS check, basic security check, pass an RAF aircrew medical, pass the interview, do the ATF course and be able to commit a sufficient number of weekend days to progress and maintain currency.
I already hold a full clearance and a class 2 medical. Do you know the standard of medical I’ll have to undertake for Aircrew and the medical requirements.
I’m really sorry I’m having to ask all these questions but it’s not laid down anywhere.
Cheers
It’s in AP1269 if you have an entire day to.trawl through it as the standard is the same as for other RAF aircrew but lower colour perception standard.
More Class 1 CAA level, as with a CL1 you could have a medical waver.
My class 2 was done to a class 1 standard. Audigram, Haemoglobin, etc etc…
I’ll have a loop for this air pub now.