Cadetships 2004

[MatRotor]

fouga- there hasn't been a recruit platoon in the air corps for years. they were taken on to do guard and such as far as i know but when passed out found they didn't like the sh***y end of the stick and soon moved on to other jobs and appointments. seems to have soured the brass to the idea. imagine, the enlisted pers. want to better themselves and improve there lot in life.

[Frank]

The information here is taken from the Air Corps Cadetship 2004 Information Page on military.ie.  Good Luck to anyone who applies for an Air Corps cadetship.  Don't be afraid to ask questions here, someone is bound to be able to help you out.

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Air Corps Cadetship

An Air Corps Cadet completes a 21 month course initially (seven months) at The Cadet School, Military College, Defence Forces Training Centre, Curragh Camp, Co Kildare and later at Basic Flying Training Wing, Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Co Dublin. On successful completion of training he/she joins the Commissioned ranks as an Air Corps Officer/Pilot.

Training is comprehensive, demanding and varied. The course is divided into two Stages of seven months and 14 months respectively.

Stage 1 - Undertaken at the Cadet School, Military College, Curragh, with Army colleagues, this Stage consists of the initial socialisation into developing as a leader in a military institution and with learning basic military skills together with foundation level academic education. A directive approach towards respect for truth, honour and loyalty as well as a sense of duty is to the fore. Areas such as weapons training, map reading, tactical training, military writing and courtesy & etiquette are taught. Physical fitness is developed to a peak.

Stage 2 - This 14 month Stage at Casement Aerodrome consists of basic and advanced flying training. Here Cadets undertake the complete course of instruction necessary to successfully become a military pilot Officer.

After Cadet Training. Following Commissioning in the rank of Second Lieutenant, young Officers are posted to an Air Corps Unit at Casement Aerodrome. An Air Corps Commission is usually for a period of 12 years. After 9 years service, an Officer will have the option of applying to the Minister for Defence for a Commission without limitation as to time, subject to certain conditions and the existence of suitable vacancies.

See Conditions of Entry for further information. For a sample application form, click here.

Click here to view details of the Defence Forces Cadetships Assessment process, at shlireland.Com


Competition Section, Department of Defence phone numbers:

01 8042149 / 1890 426555

Closing Date 12th Feb 2004

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For information on other Defence Forces cadetships click here.

[yossarian]

Lude, were the aptitude tests much different to those sample ones given on military.ie? Were there any more physics based ones?

good luck and cheers

[Fouga]

What does a recruit in the AC do? Is it ground stuff all the time and no aviation or is it aircraft crew>?

[yossarian]

Just want to know are there any other "Lurkers" out there who are applying this year?

Just got my degree and this is my first time applying.

[Guinness]

Yossarian,

from this point of the world I want to wish you all the luck you need and I sincerely hope you'll become an aviator in the Aer Chor na hEireann.

Kind regards an lots of luck,

Guinness

[alpha foxtrot 07]

been there done that and won the t-shirt, any help i can give is yours for the taken.

[Morpheus]

Hi all,
This is my first post here (i used to be on the old site a long time ago!! and loved it then, altho it looks much shinier and newer now) and im sure some of you will recognise my nick from boomers board.

Any way around the age limit, feck its under 27 and im only 27 now '> im devastated, i thought theyd go BA style and under 29... looks like im off to england, or is it worth talking it through with a recruiter?

[yossarian]

As far as I'm aware the age limit is 23, rising to 25 in the year of application if you have a degree. I think they're pretty strict about it.

Thanks for the offer of help, I'm sure I'll have a few questions on the way.

[Lude]

I'll be going again this year as well!
I'm an undergraduate,no degree yet.
Hope to God I get in this year.
Anyway,get prepared for the questions!!

[Joey d]

About six months ago I rang up, and there was no problem in getting a visit. I got a letter sent out with the date and time and I had a good day out, well worth it.

[Ronan]

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

[Guinness]

Ronan,

first of all...........Welcome to the forum !!!

Second, about your question, it's all about your physical and mental condition.

If you're a wee bit of an athlete and a sort of bright cookie you'll make it

Guinness

[Ronan]

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!!?  '>

[alpha foxtrot 07]

The order:
1. Prelim interview in Baldonnel
2. Aptitude test with Parc Aviation
3. Second aptitude test and interview Parc Aviation
4. Fitness tests and medical Baldonnel
5. Final interview Baldonnel

If you get selected another medical at St. Brickins Military Hospital

Everything going great so far you spend a week in Baldonnel and then its off to the Curragh for 7 to 10 months, then back to Baldonnel for flight training.

I found being a GAA player and as I was call more than once a aerosexual helps.

The most important thing is that you are a well rounded individual who has some aptitude for flying and that you can demonstrate the ability to make sound decisions and be a leader.

Any more Q just ask and i will endevour to answer.

One last point be sure that the Air Corps is what you want before you commit yourself.