How hard is it to get into RAF?

Failure to Complete RAF Initial Training. At every RAF Initial Training course, there are a certain percentage of recruits who do not achieve the desired results and fail to graduate. Basic training is hard with 10 weeks of rigorous mental and physical stress.

How competitive is the RAF?

Understandably, it is competitive (a very rough estimate is around 7,000 applicants for around 200 aircrew training slots, which includes pilots, weapon system officers, and non-commissioned weapon systems operators).

What grades do you need to join the RAF?

APPLICANTS MUST:

• Be aged 17.5 – 25 years old (Must enter IOT before 26th birthday)
• Have GCSEs at Grade C/4 or SNE at Grade 5 or SCE Standard Grades at Grade 2/SNE 5 in English and Maths and at least three other subjects.
• Be a citizen of the United Kingdom or holder of dual UK/ other nationality.

What are the chances of becoming a pilot in the Air Force?

Active Duty – The Hard Way to Become a Pilot Just getting into a service academy is extremely competitive, and getting a pilot slot upon graduation narrows that field. (At the Air Force Academy, the selection rate for people who want to be pilots is about 95\%.)

What age can I join RAF?

The starting age for the RAF is 16 years of age with parental consent. Men and women can apply; however, certain roles for combat such as the RAF Regiment are restricted to men only. As for other eligibility one must meet the age, fitness, and nationality/residency qualifications.

How much do you earn in the RAF?

ENTRY LEVEL SALARIES Range from £16,235 – £39,000 depending on the role. When training with the RAF you will be paid from the beginning. While in the RAF your day-to-day living costs are dramatically lower, meaning you end up with more disposable cash in your pocket.

How many push ups do you have to do in the RAF?

Depending on age males must make the run in 11.39 to 13.27 minutes, do 15 to 20 press-ups and 20 to 35 sit-ups. Females have 13.54 to 15.53 minutes to complete the run, 5 to 10 press-ups, and 17 to 32 sit-ups. The age group is a range of 16 to 54 for men and women.