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Hi all,
I’ve been considering applying for a role in the RAF with the aircraft technician (mechanical) being my preference, though I would have no problem considering other roles too.
However, I have had mild asthma since a child. I’ve never been hospitalised from it, and regularly run 50+ miles a week, so fitness wise it’s never caused me a problem. Am I wasting my time applying, or will my application still have a chance?
Thanks
I’ve been considering applying for a role in the RAF with the aircraft technician (mechanical) being my preference, though I would have no problem considering other roles too.
However, I have had mild asthma since a child. I’ve never been hospitalised from it, and regularly run 50+ miles a week, so fitness wise it’s never caused me a problem. Am I wasting my time applying, or will my application still have a chance?
Thanks
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I looked at applying to the royal navy about 10 years ago. Asthma was an instant medical fail then. Needed to be 4 years without asthma. So joined merchant navy instead. Obviously medical requirements might have changed since then.
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(Original post by DL28)
Hi all,
I’ve been considering applying for a role in the RAF with the aircraft technician (mechanical) being my preference, though I would have no problem considering other roles too.
However, I have had mild asthma since a child. I’ve never been hospitalised from it, and regularly run 50+ miles a week, so fitness wise it’s never caused me a problem. Am I wasting my time applying, or will my application still have a chance?
Thanks
Hi all,
I’ve been considering applying for a role in the RAF with the aircraft technician (mechanical) being my preference, though I would have no problem considering other roles too.
However, I have had mild asthma since a child. I’ve never been hospitalised from it, and regularly run 50+ miles a week, so fitness wise it’s never caused me a problem. Am I wasting my time applying, or will my application still have a chance?
Thanks
The only way you'll know is by starting an application.
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(Original post by DL28)
Hi all,
I’ve been considering applying for a role in the RAF with the aircraft technician (mechanical) being my preference, though I would have no problem considering other roles too.
However, I have had mild asthma since a child. I’ve never been hospitalised from it, and regularly run 50+ miles a week, so fitness wise it’s never caused me a problem. Am I wasting my time applying, or will my application still have a chance?
Thanks
Hi all,
I’ve been considering applying for a role in the RAF with the aircraft technician (mechanical) being my preference, though I would have no problem considering other roles too.
However, I have had mild asthma since a child. I’ve never been hospitalised from it, and regularly run 50+ miles a week, so fitness wise it’s never caused me a problem. Am I wasting my time applying, or will my application still have a chance?
Thanks
From your post you're stating that you still have asthma? If so, it will be a bar to entry. There are exceptions depending on your age and the last time you had symptoms/prescriptions. But if you still have it then it will preclude entry to service.
Kind regards
Adam
RAF Recruitment
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(Original post by RAF_Adam)
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From your post you're stating that you still have asthma? If so, it will be a bar to entry. There are exceptions depending on your age and the last time you had symptoms/prescriptions. But if you still have it then it will preclude entry to service.
Kind regards
Adam
RAF Recruitment
Hi
From your post you're stating that you still have asthma? If so, it will be a bar to entry. There are exceptions depending on your age and the last time you had symptoms/prescriptions. But if you still have it then it will preclude entry to service.
Kind regards
Adam
RAF Recruitment
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(Original post by DL28)
I’m guessing a prescription for an inhaler within the last 12 months is a 100% no then?
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I’m guessing a prescription for an inhaler within the last 12 months is a 100% no then?
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We have people come on here saying they have an inhaler but don't use it, but even that makes no difference as there is only their word for it. If asthma requires a prescription from a doctor, that is what is considered.
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(Original post by DL28)
I’m guessing a prescription for an inhaler within the last 12 months is a 100% no then?
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I’m guessing a prescription for an inhaler within the last 12 months is a 100% no then?
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Possibly talk to your doctor about no longer having the prescription and then waiting a few years, then you'll have a shot. But otherwise it's a no go.
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