I'm thinking of applying to join the RFA as either an apprentice comms rating or potentially as an apprentice engineer (motorman).
However, I have a commercial MN background but had to leave sea a couple of years back for family reasons but now looking to return. I have a unrestricted ETO CoC and all associated certification (HV, GMDSS maint etc), all safety certs (just need to refresh PST and FF/AFF). I also have MCA endorsed GMDSS general operators certificate. Good ref from previous company.
I fancy a total change on going back to sea rather than going in the RFA as a SE officer - however, are RFA recruitment likely to think I am "over qualified" for a apprentice rating role? (even though it would be a new area of work for me)?
I do understand the training, lower pay as an apprentice and sharing cabin when training at sea etc!
Grateful for any thoughts from those in the RFA.
Thanks!
However, I have a commercial MN background but had to leave sea a couple of years back for family reasons but now looking to return. I have a unrestricted ETO CoC and all associated certification (HV, GMDSS maint etc), all safety certs (just need to refresh PST and FF/AFF). I also have MCA endorsed GMDSS general operators certificate. Good ref from previous company.
I fancy a total change on going back to sea rather than going in the RFA as a SE officer - however, are RFA recruitment likely to think I am "over qualified" for a apprentice rating role? (even though it would be a new area of work for me)?
I do understand the training, lower pay as an apprentice and sharing cabin when training at sea etc!
Grateful for any thoughts from those in the RFA.
Thanks!