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FIGHTER PILOT HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS DOWNLOAD

Declare yourself to be an 'undischarged' bankruptĪ revised facial hair policy has been agreed by the Air Force Board which will allow serving personnel to wear a smart, neatly-trimmed, full-set beard whilst maintaining high standards of appearance.Have body piercing which causes holes that do not close up.In addition, tattoos must not be visible below the sleeve cuff while wearing uniform, although a single finger (not thumb) tattoo that could be covered by a ring may be permitted Tattoos may be worn on the side and back of the neck but tattoos on the back of the neck must not extend above the natural hairline (scalp tattoos are not permitted). Have tattoos, brands or bead implants that are obscene or offensive.Īny permanent or temporary tattoos, whether ordinarily visible or not, must not be obscene or offensive (eg, racist, anti-religion or belief, crude, overtly sexist, homophobic, drug related or of an extreme political nature).But each case is considered upon its own merits Misuse drugs, solvents and anabolic steroids.You may also have to declare spent convictions for certain roles Are waiting to appear in court, or have unspent convictions.Have been or are member of a group that stirs up racial hatred and violence.All personnel attempting the test must wear clothing commensurate with that worn for their normal operating activity, which for aircrew is a flying suit. Get out of the deep end of the pool unassisted, without the use of steps or the bottom of the pool. To train as aircrew in the RAF, you must be able to pass the RAF Swimming Test as follows: Swim 100 meters without rest, using any front or sidestroke. You can see a video demonstration of the PRTC Fitness Test here:Ī 12-week fitness plan with detailed information to help you get ready for all of the fitness tests can be downloaded here.

FIGHTER PILOT HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS DOWNLOAD

You can download an MP3 file of the Multi-Stage Fitness Test below, listen to the introduction file first: You can see the protocols for Press Ups & Sit Ups here:

The requirements are listed on the charts below (Male and Female). How fit you need to be to pass these tests can vary depending on role, age and gender. Achieving the required score on the Multi-Stage Fitness Test (MSFT or Bleep test).The second fitness test will take place at RAF Cranwell as part of your familiarisation visit.

Achieve the required number of sit-ups - within 60 seconds.

Achieve the required number of press-ups - within 60 seconds.

2.4km (1.5m) run on a treadmill (set to zero incline).

The first of these is the Pre-Joining Fitness Test (PJFT) which takes place at a fitness centre local to you. To check your fitness levels, we put every candidate through at least two separate fitness tests as part of the application process. You must be physically fit to complete both initial and specialist training, and to do your role effectively. You will then be awarded your Pilot ‘wings’ and go to an OCU to train on the aircraft that you will be flying operationally (e.g. Multi-engine: The training to fly multi-engine aircraft is ~10 months long, during which you will fly the Phenom at RAFC Cranwell. You will then go on to fly the Hawk T2 at RAF Valley and, after successful completion of the tactical weapons phase, you will go to an Operational Conversion Unit (OCU), where you will train on the specific aircraft that you will be flying in a front-line role (e.g. You will then be streamed to fast jet multi-engine or rotary (helicopter) flying training.įast-jet: Fast-jet training lasts ~2 years and you will initially fly the Texan at RAF Valley, after which you will be awarded your Pilot flying badge – known as ‘wings’.

Your specialist training begins with Elementary Flying Training, flying the Tutor or Prefect aircraft. You will complete a challenging modular 24-week course, split into 4 distinct terms designed to develop your robustness, fitness, leadership and academic skills through a number of indoor and outdoor exercises across the UK. RAF officers begin their career by completing the Initial Officer Training Course at the RAF College Cranwell in Lincolnshire.