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Air Corps Careers / Cadetships 2004

« on: March 20, 2004, 08:29:28 pm »

did he have to go through the selection procedure?
also..is there a fairly high percentage failure for cadets in training to become pilots. is the training extremely difficult that some fail?

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Air Corps Careers / Cadetships 2004

« on: March 19, 2004, 07:13:39 pm »

is it common for guys in the pdf to go for cadetships? if so would they have a massive advantage or maybe it  could be a hindrance? anyone know..
also could an army officer go for selection for the aircorp or would he be just told to @#!~ off..

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Air Corps Careers / Cadetships 2004

« on: March 18, 2004, 06:15:38 pm »

i don`t have any relations like that or know any T.D`S.. im just going to give my best..and be positive. If the IAC and army don`t want me, then that`s their loss..
another question..
are they biased against you if your young.. ie:18. do they specifically want older guys to join?
and please don`t answer with the usual : it doesn`t matter anyways `cos if you dont know someone high up your screwed lark.

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Air Corps Careers / Cadetships 2004

« on: March 10, 2004, 09:51:10 pm »

another question...
could anyone give me a detailed description of every different test in the apptitude assement..
and are the majority based on technical stuff..maths and physics, etc?
where could one get sample tests to practise on..off parc aviation maybe??  on www.shireland.com/army/home  they only show sample test relating to army and navy so where could i get sample tests to help prepare me.
any help appreciated.. '>

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Air Corps Careers / Cadetships 2004

« on: February 27, 2004, 07:30:53 pm »

hi again..
apart from the more obvious questions such as: where have you shown good organisational skills.. and others related to the seven competences..
what other more unusual questions could be asked?
do they ask questions in relation to topical current affairs?
questions about aviation and in particular air corp planes and aviation? do you have to have a very good knowledge of air corp history and current planes? if anyone can help and post a list of all questions that are asked both usual and unusual! send me a PM..sėl vous plait!
 sound

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Air Corps Careers / Cadetships 2004

« on: February 12, 2004, 06:31:47 pm »

is it still the case of who you know when applying for cadetships in the air corp and army?? obviously the reminder on the form  "canvassing will disqualify" is not implemented.. '>

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Air Corps Careers / Cadetships 2004

« on: February 01, 2004, 06:32:00 pm »

hello again.. do the subjects you take in the leaving cert
eg: physics, maths at higher level..etc give you an advantage when going for a cadetship because i read in the Irish indo " applicants with science subjects will have an edge when applying for cadetships to the air corp..." i always presumed they used the aptitude tests to asses how smart you are in different areas?
and also on the application form where it says to state your results abtained in leaving cert..if you havent it done yet. do you go back as far as junior cert? or what education results do you submit?
cheers..

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Air Corps Careers / Cadetships 2004

« on: January 27, 2004, 07:20:03 pm »

thanks for the good info and sound advice..
for the physical testing are there other tasks ( than those listed in the information booklet) to look out for?

and..Are the dates for the order of selection you posted pretty loose or do thay happen in defined months? when would the final interview take place? are there open days in baldonnel for the public or is there any way of being allowed to have a look around without having to scale the fence! '>

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Air Corps Careers / Cadetships 2004

« on: January 26, 2004, 09:51:51 pm »

thanks guinness,
is flying experience a big plus when applying? and..will the results of your aptitude test be one of the most important things they look for (ie: to see if you have the technical aptitude to learn how to fly) and.. In what order and where do the stages of selection take place ie:physical testing..aptitude..interviews..etc. and finally..(for now!) do they look for references from schools/ places of work and do general background checks to see if your an honest young bloke!!?  '>

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Air Corps Careers / Cadetships 2004

« on: January 26, 2004, 07:13:04 pm »

hey,
      just logged on for the first time. I`ve loads of Questions on a cadetship in the aircorp. thought this might be a good place to ask. Im an undergraduate but im not applying until 2005 (have to finish school first) i know how hard it is to be selected, so i thought i might as well prepare early to give myself the best chance. what skills (first aid, gaisce award..etc) are an advantage to have when applying for a cadetship? do they look for other skills or courses completed apart form flying experience over others?
thanks

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Irish Air Corps / Cadetships 2004

« on: May 08, 2004, 09:13:44 pm »

is it from day one that they start roaring and shouting at you or do they slowly introduce you to military life? and would all the cadets be switched on and know what to expect when they come up their first?

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Irish Air Corps / Fatal Air Corps Cessna crash

« on: May 07, 2004, 10:37:37 am »

08-05-04
deepest sympathies go to the family and friends and colleagues of the young pilot..
may he rest in peace..

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Irish Air Corps / Cadetships 2004

« on: May 05, 2004, 11:12:22 pm »

ya i was wondering the same.. most of the regular users on this thread..joey d, etc. are going for it next year like me.
looks like your flying the flag for us at airpics this year stevie!!

also i heard through the grape vine that some of the stuff the cadets are made do in the curragh is ridiculous..such as go into a field and pick up leaves for the day in the middle of autumn!! any truth on this.. any funny anecdotes from the guys who ahve been through it..Alpha? '>

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Irish Air Corps / Cadetships 2004

« on: April 22, 2004, 06:41:46 pm »

hello there..
in school a friend of mine was suspended today for something very trivial (giving a wedgie..very childish!)
anyways the principal is putting it on his permanent record and because of this he (the guy) said he wont get accepted into the cadets (he`s going for it this year) is this true, or is it if you get suspended three times or more? if your suspended and it is mentioned by your principal in his reference..will they care?
my interest is because i was suspended a while back for something trivial also!! (putting my foor through a prefab wall!)
the principal just gave me two days as i had a clean sheet up to then and im pretty confident he won`t mention next year if the ring up and ask about me.
but do they even get a reference from the school or just from past employers?
any thoughts anybody?? '>

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Irish Air Corps / Day to day life in the AC

« on: April 16, 2004, 09:03:08 pm »

what the hell is "ROFLMAO"