Distribution Process
The ADF Pilot Selection Agency distributes applicants to each Service from the pool of selected applicants as required, normally quarterly.
A successful applicant's first preference of Service will be of primary consideration for the initial offer, but offers may be made by other Services. An applicant may choose to accept an offer or remain in the pool in the hope of receiving a first-preference offer. Precedence for those not offered their first preference (or without preferences) will be based on achieving an equitable distribution of quantity and quality of applicants to each Service.
Applicants remain in the distribution pool for a period of 12 months. After that, they are deemed uncompetitive and have their files returned to Defence Force Recruiting.
If applicants wish to apply again, they need to re-apply via Defence Force Recruiting before their file is returned to the ADF Pilot Selection Agency. When their file arrives at the ADF Pilot Selection Agency, they are placed in competition with all other ADF pilot applicants again. If selected, they will be asked to undergo Officer Selection Board only. Applicants who have already undertaken the Flight Screening Program do not repeat the course and their score stands.
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