Hi, could anyone help?

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.

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4 Comments

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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

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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 :)

WISH I WAS YOU

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

sorry

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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