I've been offered Aircrewman in the RN, and WSOp in the RAF - Never thought I'd get offered either. Obviously need to make a decision deciding my future career. Anyone have any particular advice? The way I see it - Pros of Navy: Living in Cornwall (love it), working on rotary aircraft with a lot of winching experience (post military SAR really appeals to me). Cons - The Navy isn't the flying force, the RAF is. Seems a heck of a lot of time spent at sea (I would like somewhat of a family life, and with being away so much how much time will I get to live in my beloved Cornwall?!) and I genuinely haven't met anyone who has had a happy career in the Navy - just my experience though.
RAF Pros - Range of aircraft with multiple roles to work on giving more experience for careers post service, the RAF is the flying service, I know multiple people who have enjoyed an RAF career, seems like more flying time - will rack up flying hours quickly, RAF seem to be treated better? Or is this just a stereotype. Cons - may not be streamed on helicopters (Although Puma and Chinook fleets are increasing).
Any advice anyone? I'm obviously aware this is a Navy forum! I've been on the Aircrewman visit to Culdrose and I'm being put on the WSOp one to Cranwell, which will hopefully give me the best comparison I can get.