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Major Beef

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i have heard mixed things about these tests. most say there murder!
can anyone tell me different?

iv also heard that depending on your results they can bipass your GCSE's and get a better job - true? false?
 
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Major Beef said:
i have heard mixed things about these tests. most say there murder!
can anyone tell me different?

iv also heard that depending on your results they can bipass your GCSE's and get a better job - true? false?
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I'm going to beat the spelling and punctuation Nazi's to it and say that if you can't master the written word on here then the aptitude tests may prove a little challenging...

Plus which tests? For the air or the ground?

Now don't take this the wrong way but take a deep breath, think about what you want to ask us and the relevant spelling/comma's etc. and fill in the gaps...
 
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All the aptitude tests are really easy,

as long as you've got the aptitude.

If you think your GCSE's may be a problem then the RAF may not be for you, have you considered the army?

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Major Beef

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Spelling and grammer Nazi's can kiss my hairy ass (no offence) time is money and i do not have the time atm (At The Minute) so your all going to have to deal with it as it is =].

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I dont realy no alot about the tests, AFCO isnt tooo good in brighton, didnt tell me muct about the tests. just said that take one and then from that you can see what jobs would be available to you depending on your score.

I have 7 GCSE's at min grade of C, so no there not a problem.
 
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Major Beef said:
Spelling and grammer Nazi's can kiss my hairy ass (no ofence) time is money and i do not have the time atm (At The Minute) so your all going to have to deal with it as it is =].

.1.Ground Crew

I dont realy no alot about the tests, AFCO isnt tooo good in brighton, didnt tell me muct about the tests. just said that take one and then from that you can see what jobs would be available to you depending on your score.

I have 7 GCSE's at min grade of C, so no there not a problem.
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Oh dear, I think your time on the Goat may be rather short. If you're after some information, that kind of attitude won't really help will it?:pDT_Xtremez_42:
 
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Major Beef

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If it sounded sarci then im sorry it didnt mean to be. i just need some information pleeaaaassse. my AFCO is nooo good
 
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Major Beef said:
Spelling and grammer Nazi's can kiss my hairy ass (no offence) time is money and i do not have the time atm (At The Minute) so your all going to have to deal with it as it is =].

.1.Ground Crew

I dont realy no alot about the tests, AFCO isnt tooo good in brighton, didnt tell me muct about the tests. just said that take one and then from that you can see what jobs would be available to you depending on your score.

I have 7 GCSE's at min grade of C, so no there not a problem.
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No ass's, hairy or otherwise, will be getting kissed here...

Change your attitude or try somewhere else...
 
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Major Beef said:
If it sounded sarci then im sorry it didnt mean to be. i just need some information pleeaaaassse. my AFCO is nooo good
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The aptitude test is designed to see a) if you meet the minimum standard for the RAF and b) what trade types you are suitable for. Try not to think of it as a pass or fail exam - to be honest it's not that difficult. Judging by your post area I'm guessing you want to join as a Gunner?
 
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Major Beef

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well....thats what im undersided with, i am interested in Gunner but a few others take my fancy as well, so Mr AFCO said take the RAF test and it will narrow down what you can and cant do.
 
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Major Beef said:
well....thats what im undersided with, i am interested in Gunner but a few others take my fancy as well, so Mr AFCO said take the RAF test and it will narrow down what you can and cant do.
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Exactly, this is what the test is designed to do, identify your skills and then offer a choice of trades best suited to you. Do not worry about the tests, just take on board all of the advice the AFCO give you. If you feel you are not getting a satisfactory response from the recruiter, ask to speak to a SNCO or the Officer Commanding the AFCO. With recruitment at an all time low, there shouldn't be any issues with this.

One thing, DO NOT join as a trade you really aren't interested in with the promise of a retrade later in your career - many have found this to be EXTREMELY difficult if not impossible. Once you have sat the tests and been offered the trades, try to visit your nearest RAF base and speak to some of the guys working there - you will find it a great help.

Good luck

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Before you contact the AFCO again - why don't you sit down and work out what you want to ask them. If they don't know, they should ring you back with an answer.
 
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Major Beef

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i have done that twice and come out thinking ".......what" they just kinda lay it on a bit to thick and leave the simple but usefull info out.
 
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Major Beef said:
i have done that twice and come out thinking ".......what" they just kinda lay it on a bit to thick and leave the simple but usefull info out.
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As Fomz says, if you go armed with a set of questions, you can come out knowing everything you wanted to know has been covered.

If the recruiter does not know, or tries to brush you off - make sure you give them the opportunity to find the info for you, if they do not, ask to speak to the next level in the Command chain (SNCO or Officer) this should sort it out.

By and large RAF recruiters are dedicated people and want to help people become part of the Air Force - this should hopefully mean they answer all of your questions.

Also, have a good read through the recruitment forum here especially the stickies, it is a very useful tool.
 
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Major Beef.

Thats one hell of a dodgy barnet you've got there old son.........

Looks like you're in desperate need of a good old RAF Short back and slap!!!!!


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Major Beef said:
well....thats what im undersided with, i am interested in Gunner but a few others take my fancy as well, so Mr AFCO said take the RAF test and it will narrow down what you can and cant do.
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Do us all a favour, go back to school, learn to spell, punctuate and put words into some semblance of order before posting more sh1te on here please.
 
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Major Beef

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sorry but for me to be accused of an atitude problem and then a MOD to come on here and slate me is extreamly unprofetional and uncalled for!

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Major Beef said:
sorry but for me to be accused of an atitude problem and then a MOD to come on here and slate me is extreamly unprofetional and uncalled for!

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Off Topic if you join as a Gunner, you'll have to be made of firmer stuff than that. The Taliban don't just slate you on an internet forum you know! Off Topic
 
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Major Beef

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yeah. But i didnt want to go over the top. keep your MOD's under control please.
 
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