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Originally Posted by Lee
Don't fall into the trap of thinking the RAAF prefer people who can already fly though.... sometimes this equates to too many bad habits they need to knock out of someone at 1FTS....  |
That was the old perception but they do actually prefer candidates to have a few hours of flying and it is a bonus for Flight Screening at Tamworth. 1FTS died a sad death decades ago, now everything basic is done at Tamworth...but 2FTS is still around although civilian run.
Congratulations Mike and well done to your son for making the first hurdle.
I gather your son hasn't picked a particular service. (
RAAF,
Army or Navy)
Either way it sounds like he has a good foundation of flying to work on...but in the remote chance of not making it the first time...maybe have him think about ADFA.
We have the new Growler, P8 Possidon and Spartan (C27J) aircraft coming which should be in service if your son is finally selected and graduates.
Please keep us all informed of his progress