Covid 19 Impact on the RAF Recruitment Application Process

Apparently OASC boards are restarting soon, but only for the priority branches. Others will have to wait until the end of the year / start of 2021.

@RAF_Adam: Is there any envisioned start back dates for OASC yet?

Hi

OASC re-started last week in a limited capacity. If you're in the process for it you'll be contacted and advised on your own dates as soon as they're available to you.

Kind regards
Adam
RAF Recruitment

Hello @RAF_Adam,

Is there any news on when the fitness tests are restarting?

Hi, I have my fitness test next week 😀. Am I right in thinking there is no prtc and it's straight to basic training? Or have I read that wrong. Also, I'm doing cyberspace communications, just wondering when the training is likely to take place or if anyone has brtc dates already. I applied last march and it's been a long one. TIA.

Afternoon,

I believe all PRFV’s (used to be PRTC) for the foreseeable are no longer taking place.
On successful completion of your fitness test - you should then be allocated a BRTC date.

@RAF_Adam is the best person to clarify however - all up to date information is also available on the RAF careers website.

Best of luck with your fitness test.

Hi, I have my fitness test next week 😀. Am I right in thinking there is no prtc and it's straight to basic training? Or have I read that wrong. Also, I'm doing cyberspace communications, just wondering when the training is likely to take place or if anyone has brtc dates already. I applied last march and it's been a long one. TIA.

All the very best for your fitness test.

Hi Adam, I just need some clarity around the response time. I had submitted my application at the end of May and it's been 'under review' since. Though, I can surely understand that there are delays due to COVID, when can I expect a response or dates for my AST, fitness and so on.

I suppose I might find out at the end of the year, within the portal.

For context: I had applied for the Photographer role.

I look forward to any guidance and advice.

Thank you

Hi

Under normal circumstance your entire application process could take between 3-9 months. As I've stated previous on several occasions, the entire application process was put on hold in mid-March, some elements were re-open a couple of months ago, some, including medical and fitness tests, didn't re-start until late July/mid-August.

I really can't give you a specific timescale as there isn't one. There wouldn't be a specific one even without the covid 19 situation and its impact on the process, no one can.

What I can advise you, the same as everyone else, you'll be advised as soon as your application is processed via your candidate portal and you will be given dates for each stage of the application process as soon as your AFCO has them for you at every point. In the meantime, maintain your fitness as you could be called on to start the process at any time, so be ready for each element now, just in case.

We're aware that the delay has been frustrating for everyone in the process, but for candidate safety and to make sure everything we can put in place for that has been, there is a delay and a longer timescale for entry. Keep an eye on your candidate portal as that will give you all of the information throughout your application.

Kind regards
Adam
RAF Recruitment

Unable to confirm this with anyone, but heard random comments from different people. Is the now reopened fitness test (after medical), limited to minimum effort, or is it still best effort? I was told by a couple of people a little further down the line than myself, due to a recent death(s) in USA fitness tests that its been put to minimum effort.

I believe the claim was, it had no link to Covid-19 but this thread still seems suitable.