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Tell me about yourself

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I am MAcr Jim Miller I am 49 years old, an ALM by trade and I am married with 4 children

I am currently employed as the ALM leader of the Atlas A400M OCU
Sqn WO
My main responsibility is the efficient delivery of basic OCU and post graduate training
Also course development of new capabilities for the aircraft
Includes leading and managing a team of 14 SNCO plus 3 civilians
dealing with agencies such as Training DLOD, CEB, FHQ, DE&S, ASC and industry.
Responsible for STE.
I have been in this particular post for just over 3 years.
Recent Bravo’s award
PLUS recent OOA in an out of trade role working in a joint environment plus CMC of the mess

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Why are you applying for a commission now?

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I have achieved everything I wanted and more as an ALM and I have been employed in a wide variety of roles

A commissioned will offer wider and more challenging roles

Future moves will be lateral but I think I have more to offer and have not reached my ceiling

I enjoy the thrill of the chase of new challenges and I will enjoy the extra level of responsibility

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Why do you want to take a commission

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I see this is great career opportunity

Allow me to better myself and I know I have more to offer the RAF

This will provide more opportunities for broader employment in more challenging roles

I can use my knowledge and experience and put them to good use

I enjoy new challenges and like the thrill of the chase

Gaining a commission aligns itself with my own personal goals to better myself

It will elevate my career onto a new level

If I don’t apply I know I will always regret it

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What can you offer

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I can offer a BROAD range of experience from both ground crew and aircrew perspectives

Throughout my career I have always MOVED around and worked in different areas as I find this rewarding as I enjoy trying new things.

I have experience from VIP duties, operating austere TLZ through to multinational operations at a MOB as ground crew. Both in JOINT AND MULTINATIONAL

I have been a CRA operator x 2

an instructor on 2 OCU and also in phase 2 training at Cranwell.

CHAIR OF MULTINATIONAL FORUM

Most recently I was employed out of trade in Heli ops working with the army navy as well as CIVILIAN contractors.

I have a proven track record with various awards and commendations throughout my career

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What is your biggest achievement

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I have been fortunate to receive various awards and commendations during my career
Distinction
ALM award
NCA recruit of the year
1st abinitio graduate C130 CR
3 AOC commendations and most recently a bravo team award

But the absolute pinnacle was my MBE start award in 2016

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What secondary duties to you have

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SWO
OIC JR welfare minibus
CMC mess
OIC Fund
Station YALO
Assisting leadership training
Beavers
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What are your strengths

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My experience as both ground crew and aircrew
Proven track record
Attention to detail
Pro active AAMC
Drive continuous improvements Not afraid to challenge the status quo

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What are your weaknesses

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I can’t sometimes be to much of a perfectionist when in fact some tasks need too be completed quicker

I have tried to learn to identify when this happens and prioritise accordingly

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What jobs could you be expected to be employed in

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I would like the challenge of working in any WSO role although I appreciate my background and experience would be best served within the AMF and to a lesser extent rotary considering my recent rotary OOA

I have checked the position register on the Manning intranet and have seen some of the JO staff positions coming up on the next year

I would like to use my own experience and knowledge in any of these roles

2 Gp STAR HYC responsible for Safety, training, assurance and regulation

A5 TAC plans
Providing assurance of DZ, TLZ and the dispatching of paras plus stores
Liaise with different agencies to enable capability growth
Highlight risks to the DH

QA Air Safety at Boscombe down

Or the DH cell providing critical analysis of risks for the DH
Including looking at the significant 7 plus
Provide assurance to the DH

2nd tour
Broadening my skills as a staff officer in roles such as

ASO working with the Army
Air Land integration
Providing Air minded SQEP input to planning and C2

Cap Gen on an existing platform which brings together stakeholders to determine requirements to advice capabilities milestones

A7 TRA
Training assurance and pipelines
Astra vision too deliver the 90/10 mix

I would them look to volunteer for a OOA in a joint or multinational environment to broaden my experiences

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What training would you need to undertake

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CWOC Plymouth business school
FAC2 5 day course
IOD 2 (2) plus 3 (1) within 30 months of commissioning
Some roles spec trg
e.g. Bowtie or battle space management at Boulmer

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What would be your terms of service and impact on pay and pension

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I’m applying primarily for the challenge

But I would be expecting an initial engagement out to MEOS at age 60

No pay difference for the next 5 years

That’s not the reason why I am applying

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What would be your anticipated career path

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A minimum of 2 tours as a JO to build my knowledge and skills as a staff officer prior to applying for an out of area (joint and multinational)

This will hopefully make me competitive for promotion to squadron leader

As a squadron leader they career opportunities really open up and I could see myself as a future flight commander, requirements manager or in a capability generation post

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What is a commission

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An award representing the queen’s trust to me as an Officer and sets out my officers responsibilities

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What is your attitude towards conflict

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It should be avoided by all means possible

And the UK government will use all means to avoid conflict, this will include diplomatic and economic methods whenever possible

If it’s in the countries interests it’s a responsibility of the armed forces to assist

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Describe RAF personnel

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War fighters first and foremost and specialists second

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What is the difference between command, leadership and management

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With command you have authority you are also legally accountable and responsible for your actions and those you lead

Leadership is influencing others to achieve an aim. This could be the introduction of new policy, continuous improvements or providing guidance and direction of an existing organisation

Management is the effective and efficient use personal, equipment and time to achieve a task

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What are the core values of the RAF

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Respect, self and others
Integrity, moral courage and honesty
Service, before self, loyalty and commitment
Excellence, self discipline personal excellence and efficiency
AP1

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What qualities make a good team member

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Somebody that is able to work with others regardless of their age rank gender

Someone who can listen to others points of view and be flexible in their own views in order to achieve the task

Somebody that is supportive of others and encourages and them to work towards the goal

Be opened others points of view you and their ideas

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What promotion prospects are there

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Eligible for promotion to squadron leader in 4 years

High-performing candidates can be read early as below the zone

Board sits in November each year

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Who have you spoken to and where have you visited

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CM
BTA
Current and past post holders
Commissioning club
A variety of friends that have crossed over from Sgt through to MAcr
Unable to visit due to CV19
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Won’t you be starting from the bottom again?

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I don’t see gaining the queen’s commission starting from the bottom far from it

It would represent progression towards my own career aspirations and it will open up new opportunities and employment in wider roles.

This move will elevate my career to a new level

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Is this financially driven

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No it’s not I am applying I see this is a major new career opportunity

There are benefits from extending my terms of service by 5 years

But I won’t see any financial benefit for 5 years that’s I am on the professional aviator spine and have still yet to reach the MAcr pay levels

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What are the advantages of the commission

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It will provide a new structured career path for myself

With regular moves in wider and more challenging appointments

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What disadvantages are there

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There is an element of starting on a new career path but I think that’s just human nature

I recognise I will be working alongside some very talented and service personnel and this will make promotion highly competitive

Some would see the regular moves as a disadvantage but this is one of the areas that particularly interests me as I like to try new things

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What’s the difference between an officer and a SNCO

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More responsibility
More influence
Responsible for a large amount of personnel
I would carry out orders but also give them

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Why do you need a good grasp of current affairs

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In the armed forces we could be deployed around the world at short notice

Being aware of current issues around the world maybe armed forces could be involved

Subordinates the look for advice and direction from myself

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How well do you handle change

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This is an important function of being a leader

we are a agile and dynamic force and we cannot stand still while others adapt around us

I am flexible and open-minded and am aware that change is necessary

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Do you work well under pressure

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I give my best efforts with or without pressure as I am a highly motivated person.

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How do you handle big decisions

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I conduct research if appropriate
I mind map for the pros and cons of different approaches
When necessary I can draw on the experiences of my team for their views to allow me to make a informed and balanced decision

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What do your friends and family think of your application

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They are fully supportive

When I discussed my aspirations with my wife she has always known it was a matter of when, not if, I was going apply

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What is your current role

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I am an ALM by trade and prior to this I was a mover for 14 years.

I am the ALM leader on the A400 OCU
I’m responsible for 14 SNCO and 3 ground school instructors plus a BAF exchange instructor

Primarily responsible for conversion training and postgraduate courses

But also responsible for capability development in the aerial delivery role

Recently returned from am OOA in the Falklands working out of trade in a joint environment where I was also CMC

This sees me engaging with the CIWG, CEB, FHQ, training DLODs and the DT.

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What was your most adventurous thing you have ever done

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Planning and leading a land’s end John O’Groats charity event when I was a Cpl

It was a challenging feat and I certainly cut my teeth as a junior leader

However the results were good as I was awarded my first AOC commendation for the event

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What involvement in the local community

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I have helped out with beavers especially during lockdown organisations orienteering exercises so they could still work towards their badges

Prior to this I was the station YALO which involved coordinating activities with the local youth club, beavers, scouts and cadets.

Assisted with the Lechlade duck race

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What’s changes have you seen since joining up

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The RAF and armed forces as a whole have changed their orientation from the Eastern bloc during the cold war

We are now very much and expeditionary Force who are comfortable in working in both joint and multinational operations

We are now on a number of ops around the world

Personnel numbers have decreased, we now have the whole force elements including more civil servants, contractors and reserve forces. The armed forces covenant

Infrastructure both at home and abroad has reduced

Our equipment has modernised considerably

And looking to the Future this is to continue to change at great pace

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What is your leadership style

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It very much depends on the situation

Sometimes I need to be very hands on and provide detailed direction and motivation when dealing with inexperienced personnel, JRs for example

In my current role is very different where I have highly competant personnel where I am able to give my intent and allow them room to think for themselves to achieve any given task. This is effective use of mission command helps free up my capacity and allows me to concentrate my efforts on other tasks

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Why D&I important

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Maximising talent through diversity and inclusion

The forces need to represent the fabric of society

Everyone is entitled to the same opportunities where they can equally contribute and thrive within the services

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Why don’t we just employ you in a staff role now?

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Gaining your commission as a WSO will be be the start of a new career path that will allow me to continue to develop and broaden, which would in turn make me eligible for promotion to Sqn Ldr where I could use my knowledge and experience as a j o to further enhance my credentials

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What role do you think I should go to?

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While I think I could offer something as a WSO in the ISR role I feel I would have the most to offer in air mobility or to a lesser extent, the rotary world considering my experience in that area from my recent Falklands det.

I think I have a lot to offer to any of the roles available, including Ops, planning, safety, capability development or training.

I can draw on my own experiences having worked in these areas before.

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What’s the difference between your current role and an SO3?

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I will have more responsibility and will be used in a different capacity. It will also offer a new career path which will allow me to further develop and broaden my experience which then could subsequently be used to make me eligible for promotion to squadron leader

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What new developments are there in the WSO role

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The resumption of training to ensure we have enough WSO’s to crew both the P8, wedgetail and RPAS.

Aircrew profession as part of the modernisation of our trades and branches from 80 down to 11 professions.

Defence Aircrew renumeration review (DARR) which is looking at the breakdown of RRP/basic wage

Accreditation of OCU Training and CFS instructor qualifications

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What are the three aims of the RAF strategy

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Focus on our people

Succeed on operations

Build the next generation Air Force

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What will you do if you are unsuccessful?

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I am committed to the RAF so I will look fo feedback to establish where I could have improve for when I apply again n the future.

I will also look to rebook my cancelled IOD4 course from January this year which was cancelled due to the backlog of applicants due to covid. This will hopefully strengthen my resume for when I apply again in the future.

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