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Hi All
Just looking for a little bit of advise
Been thinking for a long time now about joining the Royal Navy as a Naval Airman (Aircraft Handler)
I am really in 2 minds about it but think it would be a great move for me
Is there anyone on here that has served in the Navy that can offer some advise? Or even anyone that can offer advise would be helpful
Thanks in advance
Mark
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Posted: 2007-10-28 14:31:24
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I think only you can make this decision. I know someone I went to school with, and he joined the navy from leaving school, and he is still in there (18 years)
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Posted: 2007-10-28 14:42:48
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Hi Mark,
I spent 29 years in the Navy and still work for the MOD as a Civil Servant. Although 21 of those years were as a submariner, slightly different from the aviation side, it is still a good life. Pay is good, conditions are certainly better than when I was in.
My daughter's other half is a aircraft handler and loves it. You have to be prepared to spend some time away (he is off to the Middle East for six months) .
Are you married or single? Do you have only yourself to think about? That can make a difference as pressures from home can make a bit of a difference.
Get down to a Careers Office and get them to show you what it is all about. Then, when you have more information, then make your decision.
Doug
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Posted: 2007-10-28 17:46:18
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Hi Doug
Thanks for the info. I am single with no dependants so its just myself that this involves.
I'm gonna head down to there offices tomorrow and have a word with them and find out if I qualify to apply for that position.
But I would love the chance to join. Would be a great experience in life .
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Posted: 2007-10-28 17:49:35
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Mark,
Don't let them steer you into something you don't want! Sometimes, when they are short in some branches, they try to persuade you to do something else.
Stick with your chosen career choice.
http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/server/show/nav.2232
Good luck, PM me if you have any further questions.
Doug
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Posted: 2007-10-28 18:03:31
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Thanks Doug
Appreciate the info
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Posted: 2007-10-28 18:05:38
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No problem. Another link :-
http://www.careers.royalnavy.[....]al_airman_aircraft_handler.php
A bit closer to the job you want possibly.
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Posted: 2007-10-28 18:06:24
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Hi all
Looks like I wont be getting into the Navy at all now. Failed my eye test today
I have a very lazy left eye and as a result they arent strong enough to gain me entry. I am soooo gutted. Almost burst out in tears thats how bad I was
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Posted: 2007-11-29 18:02:08
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Can't a lazy eye be corrected?
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Posted: 2007-11-29 18:08:58
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Had it since a was a little boy
Went in for a squint in my eye when a was about 4 and it ended up being a lazy eye and has been like this ever since
Think only option is laser surgery
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Posted: 2007-11-29 18:10:49
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