Joining the RAF?

Question

Hiya every one,

I am 16 years old and i am thinking about joing the raf, when i was 6 it was found out that i had a hole in my heart. I am not sure weather it is still possable for me to join the doctor told me i should have a normal life but i think joing the raf is a little bit more then normal. Is there any one who works for the raf that i can ca..


I need some help


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Once again thanls


Tom Wheeler

Answer 1

It all depends what trade you want to be. You will have to pass basic physical fitness tests regardless of your trade.

You won't get into the RAF Regiment or be a PT Instructor or an RAF policeman. The basic fitness requirements (on joining) are to run 1.5 miles in under 11.5 mins. See if you can do that, if you can, then consider joining.

You will have a medical before you join anyway so they'd either pass you as fit for whatever trade you want to do or say no and why not. Decide what trade you want to do, see if there are any openings in that trade, then apply.

Answer 2

Pilots need excellent health and have very demanding jobs. I dont think its possible to be a miltiary pilot with "a hole in your hart" but check with a doctor and or raf medical team.

If you cant be a pilot, remember this:
There is a lot off jobs in the raf that doesnt involve flying, something for you?
Civil pilots has a less demanding job (they dont have to take a lot off g forces) Maybe something? Johan

Answer 3

Hi Tom!
Well, in the US, you would'nt be able to be a pilot, but ouir recruiting practices are so shady, they'd probably let you in for ground work.
Then again, sometimes a hole like that could close, and possibly you could get in. You'd be best seeing a cardiologist and finding out what your condition is now.