Serving or ex armed services?

**gatch** · 10th January 2010, 16:53

Originally Posted by rebel

Was pretty gutting at the time but haven't looked back since.

Yup, I'm almosted a fitter/turner now...

**quickbuck** · 10th January 2010, 16:54

Originally Posted by huff3r

Ok, so can anyone help me with this? For the Aircraft Technician job it says you have to do the 17-week NMIT aviaton course, but what process does this follow? i.e is it Apply, Get Accepted, Do Course, Upon Passing Course do Recruit Course?

Or are you expected to do this course prior to applying or prior to being accepted? Because i wouldnt wanna do the course and then be told "oh, sorry we don't have a job for you"

And btw i'm not a senior member yet so have no idea who's blinged me

Sorry mate,
Forgot about that little rule!!! (Bout Snr Members.... Twas Me).

I will check it out tomorrow for you.

The way I understood it, there was a proposal to make people do the RMIT course first... However that hasn't happened yet (as far as I know).
There will also be a job for you if you can pass the basic engineering course at RMIT.

As I say, i will check tomorrow.

CM2005, if medic hasn't spun your wheels, take a look around for a re-muster.
You got to admit that the lifestyle has many advantages....

**huff3r** · 10th January 2010, 17:01

Originally Posted by quickbuck

Sorry mate,
Forgot about that little rule!!! (Bout Snr Members.... Twas Me).

I will check it out tomorrow for you.

The way I understood it, there was a proposal to make people do the RMIT course first... However that hasn't happened yet (as far as I know).
There will also be a job for you if you can pass the basic engineering course at RMIT.

As I say, i will check tomorrow.

CM2005, if medic hasn't spun your wheels, take a look around for a re-muster.
You got to admit that the lifestyle has many advantages....

Cool, thanks for that. Apparently the recruitment office might be opening up again tomorrow anyway, so i might have to organise a visit. The lifestyle definitely appeals to me! One of my good mates is in logistics, and he's finding it pretty awesome.

**quickbuck** · 10th January 2010, 17:02

Originally Posted by R6_kid

Basically I have to wait til September when they run the next PERSEL, they will then compare my results from the PERSEL board I atteneded last April with anyone who makes the grade for AWO this time around. From what I've heard they are only taking one or two AWO's so it'll be pretty tight. I'm getting on with other things in the meantime - like starting on my PPL/CPL and knocking out the theory side of things. Possibly considering ACFT Tech otherwise but don't really like the look of the new arrangement.

Good on you G.

You're right, hot competition for AWO.

Keep on with plan B and C too... Will all be handy come the end of the contract.

As for the new ACFTTECH arrangement, well yup, guess it doesn't suit everybody.

**quickbuck** · 10th January 2010, 17:05

Originally Posted by huff3r

Cool, thanks for that. Apparently the recruitment office might be opening up again tomorrow anyway, so i might have to organise a visit. The lifestyle definitely appeals to me! One of my good mates is in logistics, and he's finding it pretty awesome.

Yup... less than 13 hours left of my holiday too.... Darn, should have taken more. Still heaps of things to fix in the shed!

Pop down there. You can't ever appear TOO keen.
It's the ones they never really hear from that makes their jobs difficult.

**sAsLEX** · 10th January 2010, 19:28

Originally Posted by gatch

I was accepted into the airforce september 03 at 17 years old, did well till I hit 18. Started full time boozing, got the boot april 05 for not performing.

Joined too young and didn't take it seriously.. I would absolutely kick arse now, with the drinking I mean..

I joined at 17, still here, still not got the boot.......

Originally Posted by quickbuck

Yup... less than 13 hours left of my holiday too.... Darn, should have taken more. Still heaps of things to fix in the shed!

Pop down there. You can't ever appear TOO keen.
It's the ones they never really hear from that makes their jobs difficult.

Holiday! Sometimes being posted to a frigate sucks been doing 48s since New Years eve, but back to work for real tomorrow.

**quickbuck** · 10th January 2010, 21:18

Yeah... That is why I ticked the BLUE box... and have managed to avoid 6 Sqn (Formaly Wasp Afloat, NSF, for you old bu&&ers) ever since too....

**huff3r** · 12th January 2010, 11:03

Just got back from the recruitment office, and i've applied... testing probably in two weeks, hope its not too hard!

**R6_kid:Me** · 12th January 2010, 11:18

Originally Posted by huff3r

Just got back from the recruitment office, and i've applied... testing probably in two weeks, hope its not too hard!

Basic Aptitude testing is exactly that - It's pretty much some 5th form Maths and some brain teasers, then theres some stuff that you either know or you don't (technical terms etc). The final part is about being able to follow instructions and working quickly. It's not too hard, go in, have a drink of water, relax, and do your best.

**huff3r** · 12th January 2010, 13:05

Originally Posted by R6_kid

Basic Aptitude testing is exactly that - It's pretty much some 5th form Maths and some brain teasers, then theres some stuff that you either know or you don't (technical terms etc). The final part is about being able to follow instructions and working quickly. It's not too hard, go in, have a drink of water, relax, and do your best.

Awesome, I aced 5th form maths lol, so should be ok. And i've done a little technical stuff before (motorsport engineering course

). As for following instructions, i can do that... just not always so good at working quickly lol but i'll manage

**quickbuck** · 12th January 2010, 21:17

Originally Posted by huff3r

Awesome, I aced 5th form maths lol, so should be ok. And i've done a little technical stuff before (motorsport engineering course

). As for following instructions, i can do that... just not always so good at working quickly lol but i'll manage

You'll fit right in then

**Dean** · 12th January 2010, 22:39

Mates have referred me to the Navy, I think it would be great for two years then move to the Army, get some life experiences, meet new people and countries, learn discipline and life morals etc. Dad and his Grandfather served in the Army Grandfather being Maori Battalion, been edging me to get into it - maybe I said. We only got one life so I guess I better get my arse into gear.

**gatch** · 12th January 2010, 22:47

Originally Posted by sAsLEX

I joined at 17, still here, still not got the boot......

I fucked around, alot..

When I wasn't out on the bike or trying to root one of the locals. I was drinking..

A short while after a boozed confrontation with a sgt instructor at the JR's, I was "admin released".