Joining the RAF

[Baba.T]

I'm Canadian Citizen, and I'm interested in joining the Canadian Royal Air Forces. However, I have a couple of concerns and would appreciate any advice or insights you can offer.

1 . Age and Family : I'm currently 33 years old married with 2 kids . Is this too old to start a career in the military? Are there any age-related restrictions or considerations I should be aware of?
2 . Job : I want to ask if I can keep my current job when work in the air force?
3. Education : I have a Master degree in Civil Engineering from a Canadian University and want to know if advisable for me to join base on my current educational level.

 

[Blackadder1916]

I'm Canadian Citizen, and I'm interested in joining the Canadian Royal Air Forces. However, I have a couple of concerns and would appreciate any advice or insights you can offer.

You likely had not received any replies till now because you titled this topic with "RAF". That is the title of the United Kingdom's air force. The command in the Canadian Armed Forces that is responsible for air power is called "Royal Canadian Air Force".

1 . Age and Family : I'm currently 33 years old married with 2 kids . Is this too old to start a career in the military? Are there any age-related restrictions or considerations I should be aware of?

There are minimum and maximum ages for enrolment, however you are old enough to join and are at least twenty years away from the maximum age. While most enroll earlier than your current age, there are many who do so in their thirties, forties and older. It all depends on individual wishes and capabilities. Whether your family status would be an impediment, that's completely up to you and your family.

2 . Job : I want to ask if I can keep my current job when work in the air force?

Huh? What do you mean by this? If you join the Regular Force, then whatever occupation you choose, and whatever position you are posted to will be your job. If you're interested in serving in the Reserves and only as a "Class A" (that means part-time, usually one evening a week and one or two weekends a month) your civilian employment is your business.

3. Education : I have a Master degree in Civil Engineering from a Canadian University and want to know if advisable for me to join base on my current educational level.

There are occupations that match that education.