Hi, could anyone help?
- by sarah58
- 2007-12-30 05:12:49
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Hi my name is sarah and i had a pacemaker fitted in may this year im 17 years old.
I was wondering if anyone knows if you can join the RAF if you have a pacemaker?
Thanks for your time.
x
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by impacing - 2007-12-31 01:12:56
hi sarah i am also 17 :)
i wanted to join the army before i had my pacemaker but i can no longer do soo :( i was told by a friend that the raf was the same. i could be wrong though. I an now looking into becoming a nurse. well good luck :)
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by peter - 2007-12-31 04:12:53
Oh to be young again. I think the RAF would turn thier noses up at me. I have had great fun applying for jobs and being rejected because of a heart condition and employers liability. As soon as I twig that they dont want me at the interview because of "health problems" I start having a bit of fun winding them up as I have nothing to loose. I think the RAF would take you as its a government organisation and unlike the private sector they are not allowed to discriminate. I am sure that the could accomodate you but it would not be in a job that they might feel would put others at risk. If it were me and I was you, I would apply to be a nurse in the RAF, that way you will always have friends looking after you and you will be able to get a job any place on planet earth when you leave. Good luck with your application. Let us know how you get on. Cheers Peter
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by jsewayne - 2008-01-10 12:01:26
I was active army i was just forced to med retire out on Dec 13 2007 they said due to all the training i could not stay in
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by kmhayward - 2007-12-30 07:12:01
Hi Sarah,
The answer depends on what you want to do in the RAF. If you want to fly then im afraid it's a no. Some of the auxillary positions may be available, but you should check with the careers service. Call this number and speak to one of the advisors: 0845 605 5555. They will be able to help with questions regarding medical restictions.
Katherine