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Discuss F35 Pilot of the future? in The Fleet Air Arm on Navy Net; Hello Rum Nation! I've always wanted to go into Aviation on fast jets. But recently I've been looking more and more into, becoming a fast jet pilot on-board the new QE2 carriers, after my granddad ...
  1. 30-06-12, 21:37 #1
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    F35 Pilot of the future?

    Hello Rum Nation!
    I've always wanted to go into Aviation on fast jets. But recently I've been looking more and more into, becoming a fast jet pilot on-board the new QE2 carriers, after my granddad has told me about his experiences as an aviation engineer aboard HMS Eagle. But what are the chances of actually getting the job, bearing in mind I'm 15 now I should be inline to join when the F35's are introduced, because I've heard that their already training the pilots in the US; do you think will the job be open for entry level pilots around 2023?
    or will it only be for experienced pilots?

    Thanks in advance.
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    You'd best sort out the Nation's economy before you think about flying fast jets, Mr. Cameron..!
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    Welcome to Rum Ration, MrC.

    As you are clearly very keen, try to touch base with your nearest RN recruiters. The Area Careers Liaison Officer has access to Special Flying Award places. If you are lucky enough, you can take part in one of several flight experiences, starting with an Air Experience Flight at RNAS Yeovilton and ranging up to Gliding Camps and Powered Flight Camps. (The Powered Flight one is for slightly older candidates).

    The Fleet Air Arm Officers Association has something similar:

    FAAOA Aviation Scholarship, Gliding, Royal Navy Pilots, Observers
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    I see what you did there
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    Quote Originally Posted by MrCameron View Post
    Do you think will the job be open for entry level pilots around 2023?
    I've just noticed this bit of your post. Don't plan to join in 2023 if you are 15 now, as you will then be 26 and too old to join as a Pilot. Aircrew must be under the age of 26 on the first day of their month of entry to BRNC. Think about joining earlier, perhaps much earlier.
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    Quote Originally Posted by soleil View Post
    Welcome to Rum Ration, MrC.

    As you are clearly very keen, try to touch base with your nearest RN recruiters. The Area Careers Liaison Officer has access to Special Flying Award places. If you are lucky enough, you can take part in one of several flight experiences, starting with an Air Experience Flight at RNAS Yeovilton and ranging up to Gliding Camps and Powered Flight Camps. (The Powered Flight one is for slightly older candidates).


    The Fleet Air Arm Officers Association has something similar:

    FAAOA Aviation Scholarship, Gliding, Royal Navy Pilots, Observers
    Thanks, I'll give it a go nothing to lose after all.
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    Quote Originally Posted by soleil View Post
    I've just noticed this bit of your post. Don't plan to join in 2023 if you are 15 now, as you will then be 26 and too old to join as a Pilot. Aircrew must be under the age of 26 on the first day of their month of entry to BRNC. Think about joining earlier, perhaps much earlier.
    Yeah sorry, abit' of a typo, I meant 2021, perhaps earlier
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    Quote Originally Posted by MrCameron View Post
    Yeah sorry, abit' of a typo, I meant 2021, perhaps earlier
    Are you planning to do something else after leaving school, before applying to join as a Pilot?
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    Quote Originally Posted by soleil View Post
    Are you planning to do something else after leaving school, before applying to join as a Pilot?
    Yeah I'm looking at a degree in Aeronautical Engineering and a gap year.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MrCameron View Post
    Yeah I'm looking at a degree in Aeronautical Engineering and a gap year.
    In that case, it might be worth bearing in mind AEO as well:

    http://c69011.r11.cf3.rackcdn.com/06...eba733-0x0.pdf
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