Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask His Majesty's Government what is theĀ average length of time between trainee pilots completing armed forces-flying training and joining an operational conversion unit in relation to (1) fast jets, (2) multi-engine heavy lift aircraft, and (3) rotary wing aircraft.
As of March 2023, the average length of time between trainee pilots completing the UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) and joining an operational conversion unit is:
Fast Jet - 22 months.
Multi-engine - 11 months
Rotary Wing - 14 months.