Hi everyone,

I just want to drop a quick question as this seems like the place to do it!

Quickly, a little bit about myself - I am 20 (going 21 in about 3 weeks) I have just left Northumbria Police (its a long story) and my qualifications include 5+ GCSEs A-C and 3 A Levels (average...ish)

I really want to become a Fighter Controller (or is it now PC to say Aerospace Battle Manager?).  This is my main goal however, I feel I may be lacking just a little in the leadership area to go for commision at this point in time.

I am wondering if I was to join the RAF as an NCO Aerospace Systems operator (which I have been led to believe is the junior version of the battle manager, please correct me if I am mistaken) would I be able to get a few years experience under my belt and then later apply for my commission and hopefully be successful or will opting to go the NCO route count against me if I were to later attempt my commission.

I hope this all makes sense, I will clarify anything if need be!  But in short I guess I'm asking if becoming an NCO and doing that job for a few years will hinder me in applying for officer later on down the line.

Thanks for your time!

Mark

Hey,

Thank you very much! I'll go and have a look at that, if I have anymore questions after reading it I'll ask here for a more in depth answer.

Thanks for taking the time to reply its appreciated!

Mark