mr mover

Raaf edinburgh have a mix of both Raaf and civy contractors [mainly x-raaf techs] Friend of my sisters left Raaf after 20 years as Electronics tech was back a week later as civy contractor doing the same job, on twice the money..................mm

deryans

Can't comment on Tindal as a base, I expect it would be the same as any other Raaf base, comments are confined to katherine and surrounding township, many of which are not appropriate places to raise a family (IMHO) , but then again you'll be on the base so it may not matter.

Katherine gorge and Kakadu are huge tourist spots outside of the wet season, but once you've seen the gorge 10 times and seen croc's (cooinda) further north, do you really want to base your family in a place that has limited opportunities and significant alcohol and social issues with the community ?

and the civvie contractor who manages the fuel bowser at Tindal is a w@nker.........:curse:

Amazulu

The airforce here is called the RAAF - Royal Australian Air Force.
They might get pissed off if you diss their name.

englishbull

point taken about RAAF .you have to volunteer for that posting . they offer extra leave and money so it must be bad . will be avoiding that base at all costs . in the RAF you used to put 3 preferential postings in and most times you got 1 or very close to one of prefered . hope its the same .

njk435

Don't write Tindal off completely mate, as with anywhere, it's what you make it.

If Tindal was that bad, the RAAF would not send you there. A link to the RAAF site is here: http://www.defence.gov.au/RAAF/organ...nformation.htm

Wherever you end up, I reckon you'll have a ball mate.

The Bloke

Seeing that RAAF Tindal is not manned 365 days a year.

njk435

I think it is manned 365 now mate - there's a lot of expensive hardware there to be left laying around unattended (F/A - 18 isn't cheap )

Also 2500 people (including families) are not easily uprooted....

Amazulu

Tindal is one of Autralia's main bases. It was built where it is for a reason - and that reason is Indonesia.

paddyo

It is 'manned' but not fully operational 365.

Amazulu

75 squadron - An F/A-18 unit - is based there.

njk435

Check the link above, it seems to be pretty 'operational' all year round now. It would not be wise to knock everyone off for a week or 2 with the equipment that is based there.
I think in the early 80s it was a 'seasonal' base, that has now changed.

englishbull

waiting for final security clearance now . looking forward to making some new mates and seeing some sun . sure my lil girl going to like it . hope the wildlife dont find me to tasty

deryans

good stuff, wish you luck!

englishbull

thanks alot i cant wait the uk really is going down hill . yesterday it was announced military personel not allowed to wear uniform in public for fear of attacks from muslims for being in the military and iraq . very wrong or what ?

kelv the raf painter

Im going through the RAAF Lateral Recruitment at the moment as a painter and finisher. Im waiting for an Interview at Australia House london. Does anyone know what visa I should apply for and what medicals I need? Ive been offered a condition of service. RAAF Williamtown on 3sqn. Is there anyting I can do to speed it up its taking ages. (Still in the RAF at Cottesmore)