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You will have the opportunity to express a preference, although drafty will send you where he needs you most. Generally it's in his interest to match your preference because you are more likely to settle in your preferred area and be a happy bunny. The bad news is Harriers are only going to be in service for about another 8 years, good news is you will get to transfer those fixed wing skills to Joint Strike Fighter/ Joint Combat Aircraft whatever they are calling it this week.

Im joining as ATC officer, at first this would have been my last choice after i passed my AIB, however with a low pilot score i looked into the job in more depth.

After taking up and starting my PPL (private pilots license)

I met a lot of ATC working at different airports mainly Prestwick and Carlilse. THey all seem happy with there jobs and have stability. So you dont have to be a pilot to have a good job in the FAA.

Gazza - if your countdown is correct i'll be seeing u at raleigh, joining as an AET too but i'll be there as from sunday! -x-

Originally Posted by Lost_Soul

Originally Posted by ship_rat

hi all
does anybody know the current waiting time for AET? I ask because I am already in the mob and living the dream but my partner is waiting to join and I would like to give him some good news eg "it will be about 3 months" or "hopefully you will be in b4 chrismas" as with all waiting games we have to wait. but would be nice to have a rough Idea when he will join.

thanx ship_rat

Well around late May (when i registered here) time is when i think i kicked the process going for me and I'm heading there the 28th Oct, Then i believe the waiting time was around 4-6 month's for a more accurate of the current one ring the AFCO or I'm sure Ninja_Stoker will be able to help.

Does anyone know whether this is still the waiting time for AET?
And why is there such a long waiting time, i thought the navy were crying out for AET's?

4-6 months isnt long at all in the grand scheme of things :P I would wait for NS or Mario to give you a definitive answer, but since I took my RT its taken 3 months and I begin basic on Nov 30th. I seem to remember either NS or Mario saying wait time has now increased, but may just have been drunk

Hi,

We are being told that the waiting time for AET is currently about 3 months from the date you sit the RT. There are currently space's on the entries in Jan 09.

Hope this helps

SM

In futures years to come. You will all be SO glad you joined the FAA and as an AET.
I taught at the AES school and have watched the recruits over the years.
Also seeing the standard of GS ratings. Boy are they jealous

Hi guys,
can anyone advise me on what to expect from an interview to become an AET, i am currently a WS and have manning clearence and course booked in feb but before i get on that i have an interview to pass. i dont really know what to expect and i dont know anyone who has managed to branch transfer who can help me out. I have had time with the flight on board but they all joined as AET so cant really advise me on this part.