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RAF PRTC and Start dates - still waiting

I have been waiting for two and half months for my PRTC and start dates. Just wondered if anyone else has been waiting this long?

Reply 1

ryan9900

Everyone has different waiting times. Mine took a month to come through. Have you tried giving your AFCO a call? If you ask, you usually get an answer or at least an idea of what is going on.

Reply 2

chris-d-lpool

Yeah I agree. Call your afco, if I hadn't heard something for a week or 2 id be straight on the phone to them. And if you haven't then how come?

10 days until I move to Campion flight, BB7 at RTS Halton.

Reply 3

EFord

I have emailed my AFCO twice but all they keep saying is that I'm still pending and they will let me know when they hear anything. I am just concerned that my application has gone missing.

Reply 4

ryan9900

Original post by EFord

I have emailed my AFCO twice but all they keep saying is that I'm still pending and they will let me know when they hear anything. I am just concerned that my application has gone missing.

That's not the case if they have told you that it's still pending. Just a case of keep waiting I'm afraid.

Reply 5

EFord

Original post by ryan9900

That's not the case if they have told you that it's still pending. Just a case of keep waiting I'm afraid.

Thank you very much for your response, it is most appreciated. I am just excited for the next stage

Reply 6

ryan9900

Original post by EFord

Thank you very much for your response, it is most appreciated. I am just excited for the next stage

It's a shame but it really is just a test of patience most of the time. I've got my prtc today so know exactly how you feel. Best of luck with it all!

Reply 7

DJ22

Original post by ryan9900

It's a shame but it really is just a test of patience most of the time. I've got my prtc today so know exactly how you feel. Best of luck with it all!

Good luck with PRTC mate, enjoy it. Had a good laugh on my PRTC and enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would. Just keep quiet and do as told and you'll be fine, also don't be late for anything and don't walk around anywhere outside in dribs and drabs talking loudly.

Reply 8

ryan9900

Original post by DJ22

Thanks mate. I've been getting loads of advice from people who have recently returned so I have a fairly good idea what to expect, just got to go and do it now!

Reply 9

DJ22

Original post by ryan9900

Thanks mate. I've been getting loads of advice from people who have recently returned so I have a fairly good idea what to expect, just got to go and do it now!

Yeah you'll be fine mate, and don't worry about the fitness tests, they're not as bad as you think. Plus you get plenty of rest after your bleep test whilst waiting for the other groups to do theirs.

Reply 10

ryan9900

Original post by DJ22

Yeah you'll be fine mate, and don't worry about the fitness tests, they're not as bad as you think. Plus you get plenty of rest after your bleep test whilst waiting for the other groups to do theirs.

I think the only bit I'm slightly apprehensive about is the bleep test but I know that once I've done it I'll wonder why I was even bothered about it!

Really hope I pass the Maths FS too as I'd rather not have to go to basic early to do it again.

Reply 11

chris-d-lpool

Ryan if you've been practicing the online tests mate you will have no problem at all. They're so much easier than them. To make sure you're overly prepared.

And ive just received my one way ticket to Tring station :smile:

woooooo

7 days until I move to Campion flight, BB7 at RTS Halton.

Reply 12

ryan9900

Original post by chris-d-lpool

woooooo

7 days until I move to Campion flight, BB7 at RTS Halton.

Glad to hear that! I think I should be fine I'd just really like to pass everything first time so I don't have extra hassle later on!

Bet it feels good now you got that! I've got my return ticket to Tring right next to me, will feel a lot better when it's a one way though :wink:

Reply 13

chris-d-lpool

Original post by ryan9900

Yeah I worried about passing everything first time, especially as I'd never done a bleep test before. Do you know if it's L1 or L2 functional skills you need to get?

I can't wait mate just starting to load everything into my case and go through my kit list checking everything off. Off out for a run soon as well got to keep on top of it!

7 days until I move to Campion flight, BB7 at RTS Halton.

Reply 14

ryan9900

Original post by chris-d-lpool

I've got to do Maths L2. I've already got English L2 so I'm taking the certificate in and hopefully won't have to do it. It'll probably be really easy any way and I'm just over thinking it.

Can't imagine how good it must feel to be packing up ready to go for basic. I'll know exactly how it feels in just over 11 weeks though so not too long!

Reply 15

chris-d-lpool

Original post by ryan9900

I had to do both English and Maths L2 myself. You won't need to do it if you have the certificate though don't worry.

That 11 weeks will disappear sooner than you think, I went to PRTC on 1st July and now I'm going to BRTC next week I can't believe how quick it's come round. Just hope that I'm able to pass everything first time and I grad on 18/11. Would be spot on that. Can't believe it's 5 weeks before I can come home and see my daughter though it's gonna be so hard.

7 days until I move to Campion flight, BB7 at RTS Halton.

Reply 16

chris-d-lpool

Best of luck mate. Let us know how you get on and most of all... Enjoy it!

7 days until I move to Campion flight, BB7 at RTS Halton.

Reply 17

EFord

Original post by ryan9900

It's a shame but it really is just a test of patience most of the time. I've got my prtc today so know exactly how you feel. Best of luck with it all!