ADF Pilot/Aircrew case studies
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The ADF Pilot/Aircrew entry pathway is the recruitment and selection route used by the Australian Defence Force to assess candidates for aircrew roles across the Navy, Army and Air Force. It is intended for people considering a career as a pilot, mission aircrew member or related aviation specialist, whether joining full-time or through the Reserves. The ADF Pilot/Aircrew case studies are 5 cases and about 2,618 words.
1The Colour Vision Referral
A candidate applying for a pilot role has passed every stage of assessment except the medical colour vision test. At the initial screening he correctly read all plates in the standard screening test, but when the medical officer used a more detailed test (a lantern test with red, green and white lights shown at 6 metres in dimmed room lighting), he misidentified two of nine red lights as white and one green light as white.
542 words, about 3 min2The Knee That Wasn't Mentioned
A 22-year-old applicant is at the final medical stage of enlistment. During the questionnaire he discloses that he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee playing football three years ago.
516 words, about 3 min3The Tattoo and the Deadline
A candidate is applying to join as aircrew. She has passed the aptitude testing and interview and has a medical booked in three weeks.
527 words, about 3 min4The Asthma Disclosure
A 19-year-old applicant for an aircrew role is filling in the medical questionnaire. He had childhood asthma, diagnosed at age 6, and used a reliever inhaler until about age 12.
520 words, about 3 min5The Reference That Doesn't Add Up
A candidate's application for an aircrew role includes a reference from a 'former squadron commander' and a CV claiming four years as a cadet instructor and a current first-aid certificate. The recruiter notices that the reference letter is undated, uses a generic email domain rather than an official one, and the signatory's name does not appear in any public record the recruiter can check.
513 words, about 3 min