Thinking of joining but needs help !!

[ferguson]

i would like to join the raf as either an P.T.I ( physical training instructor) or P.E.O . ( physical education officer) ...

but would like some help please


1st .... how much would i need to get on the aptitude test for either , as i am no good a tests under pressure
2nd ..... what level of fitness should i have.


as looking to become a pti more.... is it easy to get in or hard ?


thanks very much

 

[Krusty_Crab]

1st .... how much would i need to get on the aptitude test for either

You would have to do your best and see what score you get. The AFCO staff would then tell you what trades you were eligible for. Knowing the score is of no help what so ever in helping you achieve it.
Secondly you don't undertake AST for Officer branches you go to OASC and do a whole batch of different tests.

what level of fitness should i have.

Very, very fit!!

is it easy to get in or hard ?

One of the hardest trades to get into for 3 reasons:

1. We don't recruit very many each year
2. You have to be very fit and show good leadership potential because you will graduate from trade training as an Acting Cpl.
3. For each place hundreds apply, including many people already in the RAF. For PEdO you would almost definitely require a degree in Physical Education, or a proven record in managing a range of Outdoor Activities.

 

[ferguson]

thanks

thanks

thank you ...

well im 17 years old , still studying have 12 gcse c - a , and working on getting 3 a levels in sport science.

have many level 1 qualifications
have 3 jobs , lifeguard and two coaching jobs
go gym 3 times a week working on cardio and upper body.


as i really would like to be come a pti !

which parts in the aptitude test would i need to be successfull in ? maths mainly or science ?

and i will try my hardest, just dont like doing tests......

would it be better to get a degree to become a pti or is what i have exceptable



thank you

 

[Krusty_Crab]

thank you ...

well im 17 years old , still studying have 12 gcse c - a , and working on getting 3 a levels in sport science.

have many level 1 qualifications
have 3 jobs , lifeguard and two coaching jobs
go gym 3 times a week working on cardio and upper body.


as i really would like to be come a pti !

which parts in the aptitude test would i need to be successfull in ? maths mainly or science ?

and i will try my hardest, just dont like doing tests......

would it be better to get a degree to become a pti or is what i have exceptable



thank you

You're doing all the right things especially with the lifeguarding and coaching side of things. See if you can expand your lifeguarding into ASA teaching and your coaching into committee and administration aspects of those sports. Go to the AFCO and get some advice on PTI vs PEdO but I know we recruit so few PEdOs each year you'd probably be better off applying for PTI first with your current qualifications and experience.

 

[Stevienics]

thank you ...

well im 17 years old , still studying have 12 gcse c - a , and working on getting 3 a levels in sport science.

have many level 1 qualifications
have 3 jobs , lifeguard and two coaching jobs
go gym 3 times a week working on cardio and upper body.


as i really would like to be come a pti !

which parts in the aptitude test would i need to be successfull in ? maths mainly or science ?

and i will try my hardest, just dont like doing tests......

would it be better to get a degree to become a pti or is what i have exceptable


thank you

You didn't mention.....How d'you look in a mirror? (This is important stuff!!)

 

[ferguson]

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if i went for pti now but didnt get in, could i have another go at going for a peo in 3 years time ?

as i really wanna go in as a pti !

just the aptitude test i am dreading.... as if i did not get the choice of pti i would not go in , as only want to become a pti !

as my uncle is in the raf and says i defently should go but they are not recruiting yet, but should i still apply now?

 

[he_who_dares_rodney]

Apptitude test for PTI is quite difficult

You are led in to an ordinary looking room

However this room contains alot of mirrors but not all are obvious

AFCO staff will judge you on a number of things related to this

How many you find - It's important PTI's spot mirrors straight away a very basic job requirement

Posing - don't just glance in them pose man pose take a moment to admire your self

Flex your arm Mucles, smooth your hair and give your self a self congratulatory wink

(One recruit who flexed his arm muscles and then kissed them was fast tracked to a commision)

There may be a low mirror or a full length mirror - make full use off these

The very least a full mirror demands is a 360 degree slow admiring spin
(Remember to look in the mirror all the time the body is slowly turning - slap both hand on buttocks and grin)

If these's just a low mirror (or this should be done in a full length mirror)

Throw your self forward, do some press ups whilst looking at your self
Stand back up, swing arms, crack neck from side to side and give a loud ARRR or Hoo Haa to draw attention to your superior body

If theres a basket or football there spin it on one finger whilst pointing out the AFCO staff could do with a run themselves

Remember the whole object is to convince the AFCO Staff that you will never do a full days work in your life

Good luck, all the best

 

[ferguson]

Apptitude test for PTI is quite difficult

You are led in to an ordinary looking room

However this room contains alot of mirrors but not all are obvious

AFCO staff will judge you on a number of things related to this

How many you find - It's important PTI's spot mirrors straight away a very basic job requirement

Posing - don't just glance in them pose man pose take a moment to admire your self

Flex your arm Mucles, smooth your hair and give your self a self congratulatory wink

(One recruit who flexed his arm muscles and then kissed them was fast tracked to a commision)

There may be a low mirror or a full length mirror - make full use off these

The very least a full mirror demands is a 360 degree slow admiring spin
(Remember to look in the mirror all the time the body is slowly turning - slap both hand on buttocks and grin)

If these's just a low mirror (or this should be done in a full length mirror)

Throw your self forward, do some press ups whilst looking at your self
Stand back up, swing arms, crack neck from side to side and give a loud ARRR or Hoo Haa to draw attention to your superior body

If theres a basket or football there spin it on one finger whilst pointing out the AFCO staff could do with a run themselves

Remember the whole object is to convince the AFCO Staff that you will never do a full days work in your life

Good luck, all the best

what you on about m8 ?

 

[Brackens]

what you on about m8 ? DT_Xtremez_30:DT_Xtremez_30:DT_Xtremez_30:

love it

 

[ferguson]

if i went for pti now but didnt get in, could i have another go at going for a peo in 3 years time ?

as i really wanna go in as a pti !

just the aptitude test i am dreading.... as if i did not get the choice of pti i would not go in , as only want to become a pti !

as my uncle is in the raf and says i defently should go but they are not recruiting yet, but should i still apply now?

 

[Krusty_Crab]

whilst pointing out the AFCO staff could do with a run themselves

Brilliant!
DT_Xtremez_30:

 

[ferguson]

any other advie or help is welcome !!!

 

[kidcock]

Wasn't sure where to post this so i've put it here. I know a young lad who has his date to join the Army (early Jan). However, two years ago he spent a night in the cells and received a police caution for drunk and disorderly I think and has failed to disclose this information to the recruiters. Do you think he needs to go back to the CIO and inform them? Is a caution a criminal conviction? I wouldn't like to see the lad start his training and subsequently get binned for failing to inform them of his misdemeanour. Any advice on this would be much appreciated so that I can advise him accordingly. Thanks.

 

[wannabeNCaircrew]

Mate, if hes starting early Jan they would have already done security clearance on him, and will know about anything thats happened in his past already. My understanding is that all recruits have to be vetted before beginning basic training. A caution is not a big deal for the army, there are lads and lasses who join who have (in some cases) more than one conviction.

 

[RAF wannabe]

i would like to join the raf as either an P.T.I ( physical training instructor) or P.E.O . ( physical education officer) ...

but would like some help please


1st .... how much would i need to get on the aptitude test for either , as i am no good a tests under pressure
2nd ..... what level of fitness should i have.


as looking to become a pti more.... is it easy to get in or hard ?


thanks very much

It is really hard to get in as a PTI not just because of the difficult aptitude tests but becasue they only want 15 in the raf all over the country and only want one P.E officer so its really hard to get in anyway. but might aswell try! good luck (Y)

 

[AndyCarter]

you would be able to re apply. I went for Aerospace battle manager or fighter control office. whatever they call it this week. I didn't get it and they said i could reapply in a year. I failed at interview. I since decided to become an AMM mechanical. I rang the AFCO the day i got the failed interview letter. they said i could reapply straight away for AMM.

 

[Reformed Scribbly]

BTW, it's Physical Education Officer, or PEdO. not PEO.