2007-06-17 09:59:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Yes members of the Irish Republic have the same status in the UK as members of the Commonwealth, and that includes the ability to join the UK armed services.
Some posts are restricted and available to British born citizens only for security reasons, however flying of most aircraft is allowable (I once served with a guy who flew Harriers in the first Gulf War)
However you should remember that you must have lived in the UK legally for 5 years before your application.
Also as your from the republic you must also be able to prove that you or your family have no ties to any Irish terrorist of paramilitary organization (republican or loyalist) and that your not overtly "Catholic" in your views.
Good Luck
2007-06-18 23:29:22 · answer #1 · answered by Wren M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you definitely can. I know several members of the RAF who are from Eire. The MOD advertise a lot or you could always get in touch with the RAF Recruiting Office in Belfast who would be able to advise you. Good luck.
2007-06-17 11:12:09 · answer #2 · answered by Beau Brummell 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to Armed Forces Careers office or look up RAF on line, in Northern Ireland, I think there's Armed Forces Careers office in Belfast....Good luck
2007-06-17 10:25:11 · answer #3 · answered by Icebreaker 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to England's Department of Defence, they must have a web site.
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceFor/Jobseekers/CivilianCareers/JobVacancies.htm
try this for starters, and I live in Australia, Used to be in the Royal Australian Air Force. Good luck.
2007-06-25 02:47:08 · answer #4 · answered by Janet B 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only way to know is to ask. They take all commonwealth nations as applicants but as Rep Ireland isnt part of it I am not too sure.
http://www.raf.mod.uk/careers/nextsteps/ask_a_question.cfm
email RAF careers and they will be able to tell you.
2007-06-24 04:41:40 · answer #5 · answered by futuretopgun101 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well the absolute bile that comes from the Irish on this site ,would make me think twice before an English -hating Irish man was taken into our services.
2007-06-17 10:12:24 · answer #6 · answered by Tracker 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yes! Many before you have. First contact is the MOD Whitehall London. if you ask them they will send you the details you require. You can 'phone them
2007-06-17 10:05:48 · answer #7 · answered by Scouse 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Isnt feallaire a traiter?
2007-06-25 06:54:11 · answer #8 · answered by voltairef1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact the MOD and talk to them about it!
if they want you, then they will accept you!
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2007-06-17 10:09:42 · answer #9 · answered by Klick 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋