RAAF pilot recruitment questions
Hi from NZ. My 16yr old lad is very keen on a pilot career - ideally flying jets in the RAAF (yeah, quite a dream!).
As a kiwi we know that he could move to Aus and after 12 months apply for citizenship, and that citizenship is a requirement for ADF careers.
We are at the gold coast air show and have heard different things about this route both in person and via him emailing the ADF recruitment offices.
He's pretty convinced this is a viable route. I am fairly sure it's not super likely as pilot roles are not only super competitive, he would be applying as a 19yr old kiwi, in Aus working in a random job, hoping he would be picked.
He's up for RAAF roles if pilot doesn't work out, but again, citizenship requirements and perhaps technical requirements - I am not sure it's viable.
An option would be the RNZAF, and one day transfer. Today he was told yes this is super common, and also no - it isn't common outside of specific skill shortages.
Anyway. Sorry for the long post. Trying to help him have a sound understanding of routes to get flying.