Pilot Pipeline

Question 1

Responsibilities of a Pilot.

Answer 1

1. Fast jet pilots conduct air to air combat or ground attack missions.
2. Multi-engine pilots support and deliver humanitarian aid.
3. Helicopter pilots range from ferrying troops to delivering equipment and supplies.

Question 2

Explain the Specialist training.

Answer 2

Complete IOT at Cranwell (phase 1)

Go through Ground school phase, Training begins Elementary Flying Training, flying the Tutor or the Prefect, at No 3 Flying Training School (FTS) at Cranwell 25-27 weeks (phase 2)

Question 3

What happens after the Elementary Flying Training?

Answer 3

Streamlined to fast jet, multi engine or rotary depending on individual performance.

Question 4

Explain the Training process for Fast Jet.

Answer 4

1. Lasts 2 years
2. Initially fly the Texan at RAF valley which after you gain your wings
3. Then fly the Hawk T2 at Raf Valley
4. Then after a successful phase of tactical weapons phase you will go to the OCU, (OPERATIONAL CONVERSION UNIT), to train a specific front line jet

Question 5

Explain the Training process for Multi engine.

Answer 5

1. lasts for 10 months
2. First fly the phenom at RAF Cranwell
3. Acquire wings to OCU train then fly operationally.

Question 6

Explain the Training process for Rotary Wing.

Answer 6

1. 18 months at RAF Shawbury
2. Flying the the Juno and Jupiter.
3. then awarded wings to go to OCU to train then fly operationally.

Question 7

how long does a tour last?

Answer 7

A tour can last 3 years.