RAF and Eyesight regulations?

[Bigjakkstaffa]

Just wondering if anyone knew of the eyesight regulations for the RAF. As far as i know only pilots/navigators and officers must undergo an eye examination as a general rule, and while i do require glasses my eyesight isnt terrible, however was wondering if any restrictions would be placed on me if i were to inquire as to a position as a regiment gunner or regiment officer

Any word would be greatly appreciated

Cheers

--Jakk:t

[mireland]

well, not sure about that, but I know that if you like to drink booze while on the job, that would make you more than qualified to be a United or Nortwestern airline pilot!!:D

[fishybawb]

Can I join up if I wear glasses?
Yes, provided your eyesight is above a certain standard.


From http://www.rafregiment.co.uk/faqs.htm
As long as you can see without the aid of a couple of coke bottle bottoms strapped to your face, you'll probably be OK :D

[Bigjakkstaffa]

Cheers Bawb, all i have to do now is wait and see if my A-Levels turn out to be an unmitigated disaster (this year is self destruct year) and then join straight up, or go to uni... and then join up :rolleyes:

Talk about an educational treadmill

--Jakk:t

[fishybawb]

Originally posted by Bigjakkstaffa
Cheers Bawb, all i have to do now is wait and see if my A-Levels turn out to be an unmitigated disaster (this year is self destruct year) and then join straight up, or go to uni... and then join up :rolleyes:

Talk about an educational treadmill


I blew my A-Levels big time, but it didn't make much difference in the end - I had a lot of fun those two years :D I've got a mate who signed up with the RAF as a pilot at uni - they gave him financial support all the way through on the condition that he joined after he got his degree. Cash and a guaranteed job, he was a happy man.

[Bigjakkstaffa]

I was gonna do that up until a couple of years aho basically lookign at an engineering degree, but all that masths and science mumbo jumo isnt really me, so i kinda went away from it. Im not really a 9-5 or clerical type and have always been into military-esque things but given the reputation the Army has the RAF regiment seems to grant the best of both worlds

--Jakk:t

[herosrest]

Just brush up your fencing skills ..... :rolleyes:

http://pvo.guns.ru/images/expo/eurosatory02/Air_Defence_Missile_UK_01.jpg

[Ammok]

Originally posted by Bigjakkstaffa
I was gonna do that up until a couple of years aho basically lookign at an engineering degree, but all that masths and science mumbo jumo isnt really me, so i kinda went away from it. Im not really a 9-5 or clerical type and have always been into military-esque things but given the reputation the Army has the RAF regiment seems to grant the best of both worlds

--Jakk:t

thye won't let you near with an avatar like that or worse, any expression of sympathy in that direction, be warned.:t

[the_mac]

thats a scary piece of machinery. looks like something from terminator. yeah, made in california

[tasty danish]

i remember when i took on a squad of those, them missiles leave marks:mad: