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My day job - RAF Fast jet flying instructor film
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 12:28 am
by TimDogg
Guys,
Someone on
Twitter (not sure how it works tbh) asked for an in cockpit film of what exactly I do everyday. I am an RAF flying instructor on the BAES Hawk T2 at RAF Valley. I teach students and instructors on the weapons and tactics phases of military fast-jet flying training. I knew some of the guys I've met on here before would be interested so I've posted the link. Please don't be jealous - it's not what you think, I have neck issues that will become debilitating when older along with some other medical problems caused by flying and you all earn far more money than me

That said it can be a good job when the sun shines and teaching young students to go onto the front-line is very rewarding.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PWBuhO7Ggs
@timdavies_uk
Thanks, Tim.
Re: My day job - RAF Fast jet flying instructor film
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 12:46 pm
by marc1
Truly amazing! What a fantastic and very rewarding job. Great video, thanks so much for sharing this.

Re: My day job - RAF Fast jet flying instructor film
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 4:01 pm
by CellDamage
That's epic mate, bet flying in those never gets boring!
Re: My day job - RAF Fast jet flying instructor film
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 7:04 pm
by klauster
a dream job
thanks for sharing
Re: My day job - RAF Fast jet flying instructor film
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 12:04 pm
by R33
Re: My day job - RAF Fast jet flying instructor film
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 1:10 pm
by Kiteral
Very nice Tim.
I never was allowed in a fastjet (thanks to options for change) and it is one of my biggest regrets that I did'nt get a fly in one when I was in the UAS.
Still flying for a living ain't bad, better than working in an office

Re: My day job - RAF Fast jet flying instructor film
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 3:48 pm
by Robnic
Great watch that thanks for posting, does look lovely on a sunny day sure does seem to be some buffeting and I guess it can get a lot worse.
Re: My day job - RAF Fast jet flying instructor film
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 8:39 pm
by TimDogg
I'll put one up of the normal British weather when I can, it will make it look less appealing believe me

Re: My day job - RAF Fast jet flying instructor film
Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 12:16 pm
by Kiergrills
Nice video man, kicks ass compared to my daily job

Re: My day job - RAF Fast jet flying instructor film
Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 12:40 pm
by gdavison
really cool .. thanks for sharing
Re: My day job - RAF Fast jet flying instructor film
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:54 pm
by longman h
That was pretty epic, thank you.
Question though; how on earth do you manage to take notes whilst you're being flown around and surely they're illegible when you go to read them??

Re: My day job - RAF Fast jet flying instructor film
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 8:55 am
by Paul-RS
Wow, Nice office

Re: My day job - RAF Fast jet flying instructor film
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:15 am
by RossDagley
Hey Tim.
I'm a skydiving and wind tunnel instructor so spend a lot of time in the air myself - and whilst I'm not jealous I'm VERY envious. I want to fly myself very much indeed. Thanks so much for sharing this. I guess I should make a video of my office too at some point!
Re: My day job - RAF Fast jet flying instructor film
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:39 am
by LunarWolf
WICKED!!!
I felt like a kid again watching that!
Suddenly... the RS doesn't seem so expensive to maintain!!!! LoL
Kudos, Tim!
Re: My day job - RAF Fast jet flying instructor film
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 6:35 pm
by longman h
RossDagley wrote:Hey Tim.
I'm a skydiving and wind tunnel instructor so spend a lot of time in the air myself - and whilst I'm not jealous I'm VERY envious. I want to fly myself very much indeed. Thanks so much for sharing this. I guess I should make a video of my office too at some point!
YES.
