I really should know this since I had a brief spell in the RAF! The situation is as follows:
I have a job interview at an RAF base for a civilian position, chaired by a civilian employment officer (non millitary), a Flt Lt and a Flt Sgt. Would it go down well if I addressed the Flt Lt as "Sir" and the Flt Sgt in the correct millitary manner?
Do ex members of the millitary stand a better chance of getting a job on a millitary camp?
2006-08-12 01:53:31 · 4 answers · asked by puggtiracer 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I have just asked my husband this. He's a Senior Army Officer who occasionally gets involved in interviewing civilians. His vote is that as you are now a Civilian it would be obsequious to address the Flt. Lt as 'Sir'. Let's face it he's pretty junior anyway. Just stick to Mr. (if it comes up because as he;s not the interviewing Officer he's only likely to be there as ballast anyway). and yes... you have a head start, so great good luck.
2006-08-12 11:37:41 · answer #1 · answered by Kitty 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i was in the RAF for 12 years. the correct way to address him or her is, FLT Sgt-----his or her last. they earned the rank.
2006-08-12 09:30:01 · answer #2 · answered by jnick55 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends how naturally servile you are. As a civilian, the polite way would be "Mr" (if they are men). By using military ranks you would be shown to be a creepy-crawly.
2006-08-12 08:56:08 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs Mole 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the information should be on the website.
2006-08-12 09:28:34 · answer #4 · answered by HHH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋