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What kind of health and fitness are needed to join the Royal Air Force?
Hi, I’m wanting to join either the Royal air force as a helicopter pilot or a Regiment Gunner. I have already checked the main websites and talked directly to officers and training instructors. I’m wanting to know if a medical condition know as asthma would affect my entry into the RAF. According to the RAF website, you are all clear so long as you have not had asthma in the past 4-6 years. But when it comes to pilot training, then you will not be accepted because of asthma even if you have had it in the past, but not in 6 years. I have talked to officers, and they have said that “so long as you have not had a asthma attack in the past 6 years, you will be ok”. Can someone clear this up for me? Thank you
Your application would be rejected if:
* you suffer from asthma, or have done in the last four years;
* you have chronic lung disease, such as emphysema, bronchiectasis or cystic fibrosis, or you have active tuberculosis;
* you have had spinal surgery or you suffer from recurrent low back pain or spina bifida;
* you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, or any other bone or joint disorder;
* you suffer from Crohn’s disease, colitis or kidney disorders;
* you suffer from epilepsy or multiple sclerosis;
* you suffer chronic blood disease, such as sickle cell disease, congenital spherocytosis, thalassaemia, HIV, AIDS, you carry hepatitis B or C, or you have had leukaemia or malignant lymphoma;
* you have schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder or you are dependent on alcohol or drugs;
* you have had your spleen removed;
* you have circulation problems such as Raynaud’s phenomenon or disease;
* you have diabetes; or
* you have a disease that needs long-term medication or replacement therapy.
Some jobs have particular medical restrictions so even if you cannot apply to work in one role, you may be able to work in another.
Eyesight
For some jobs – including Pilot – your eyesight needs to meet certain standards.
If you wear glasses, you can work for the RAF but this may affect which roles you can apply for.
If you are colour blind, you will not be able to join the RAF as a Firefighter, Weapon Technician, Aircraft Technician (Mechanical) or Aircraft Technician (Avionics). To join as a Pilot or an Engineer Officer, you’ll do a colour perception test.
You cannot join the RAF if you:
* have a chronic eye condition, including glaucoma, keratoconus and retinitis pigmentosa;
* have had squint surgery in the last six months;
* have corneal problems such as a corneal graft and recurrent corneal ulcers;
* have lost or dislocated your eye lens or detached your retina; or
* have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.
Food allergies
If you suffer severe allergic reactions that mean you need to take adrenaline injection precautions, you cannot join the RAF. You cannot join if you have a nut allergy.
Hearing
You cannot join the RAF if you have eardrum ventilation tubes or grommets, if your eardrum is currently perforated or if you suffer from chronic ear dieases, such as cholesteatoma.
Height
There is no general height restriction for people joining the RAF, however there are height restrictions in some jobs, including Firefighter and Pilot. Pilot height restrictions depend on the aircraft you fly.
Eczema and other skin complaints
If you have eczema, widespread psoriasis or other active skin diseases, or if you have had malignant melanoma or skin cancer within two years you cannot join the RAF.
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