MISSION Flashcards
Why do you want to be a mission air crew?
I am looking for a career
- where I am challenged both physically and mentally.
- enjoy competing and solving problems.
- Best environment to improve my leadership skills
- I want to make a difference and protect Australian way of life
- I liked the idea of travelling
- Student Chief of Defence Force Program was a goal for me to achieve an ATAR of 95+
- being apart of a highly skilled group of like-minded people
- build new and strong relationships with others
- I want to be in the aviation environment and be able to fly in an aircraft
- I want to learn the technical aspects of the airforce and be able to apply this skill to help and protect others.
- I find the types of missions associated such as surveillance, combat and humanitarian aid interesting
- I want to be able have ‘real’ experience in doing the job
What stream would you like to enter and why?
I would like to enter as a WSO because:
- This is where I believe my skills would be best utilised
such as: think quickly, adaptive, effective communication, problem solving, composure and technical ability. - The job I am most interested in
- Working with the pilot as well as team
How will you cope living away from home
- Building new relationships
- Keep in contact with family and friends
- I am independent
- Joining clubs that are available at ADFA
such as basketaball - Talk to friends already in the ADF
- Use ADFA mental health tools
How do you respond to criticism?
- Listen to criticism
- Make adjustments if required
How do you react when somebody doesn’t agree with your opinion?
- Listen to everyone’s idea
- Inclusive
- I acknowledge the idea first and provide an alternative
- Something along the lines of “that’s a good idea but maybe an alternative would be this…”
Will you go to war/deployment
- I have chosen this job to protect Australia
- If war does occur I understand and willing to protect Australian interests
Do you see yourself as a good leader? why?
- lead by example
- Good communication and listener
- Fair
- Accepting + inclusive of others
- Basketball story (huddle)
How long have you wanted to be a mission air crew member/aviator and what started your ambition?
- I started looking into it last year
- One of my friends is at ADFA and is really enjoying it
- Initially I liked the diversity of the role
- physically active, practical in the sense its a hands on job, mentally challenging
- Wanting to further develop my leadership skills
If you fail Mission course? will you remain in the service? or what will you do
- If I fail I would still like to do an Officer job
- Firstly, I would do my best to be successful in my training however, if failure did occur I believe there still a place within defence. I would look for another career within the RAN or RAAF.
- I see a job in the ADF something I would like to do for my whole career
How do you handle discipline
- I believe I am a discipline person everyday
- I like structure
How do you cope with high pressure situations? can you give examples?
- I complete tasks in order of priority of due date
- Remain calm
- Set goals rather timeframes
- School and basketball examples
What are your greatest achievements to date?
- School Captain
- Student Council
- Basketball team + MVPS + Captain
- School Grades
Describe your own personality?
- Mature
- Organised
- Driven/determination
- Self-motivated
- Hardworking
What would your friends say about you?
- Likeable
- Intelligent
- Healthy
- Active
- Passionate
- Hardworker
How do you perform working with a team? any examples?
- Team first mentality
- Inclusive
- Both lead and take direction
- listen to ideas
- can provide ideas and constructive criticism
- Basketball
What do you do after you have failed something?
- Reflect
- Chance to grow (the process and leaning to fail is important)
- I learn more failure than I do success
- I value you self improvement
- establish reasons for failure
- Work hard to improve on the weak areas
- Comeback try and it again
what can you tell me to prove you have the motivation required to pass all your mission courses
- Basketball wanted to be a Rep player, go to state trials, play QSL
- I did S&C training, basketball training, skills training, Sprint training, running on weekends.
- School wanted to achieve a ATAR of 95+
- Organised myself, managed my time
- If there are any potential barriers I seek help and ask questions
why do you want to become an officer and not just a general service personnel
- I want to be a good leader
- It will give a variety of opportunities
- improve communication ability
- Something I want to work at and improve at for my whole career
- be able to progress to a position that can set standards and a higher influence in decisions
Whats a CO and an NCO?
- All commissioned officers outrank non-commissioned officers (e.g., a sergeant).
- The most significant difference between commissioned and non-commissioned officers is their level of authority over other service members
what is your greatest weakness?
- Caring too much what others think of me
- Basketball example
- I have learnt and continuing in improving in this area by understanding by working hard you earn the right
why should the ADF hire you over the other applicants being interviewed today?
- I cannot speak for the other applicants but I offer …
- Effective communication, leader ect
- Want to work in defense for my whole career
have you done any civilian flying?
No
What was your study routine like in year 12? could you have improved it?
- I created Flash cards
- Asked questions
- Create study books
- Understand my strengths when retaining information to study efficiently. I am visual learner so I best learn from watching videos and applying skill
- Use criteria sheets as a checklist
- Used a calender to organise myself
Improvement
- Use study groups
where do you see yourself in 15 years?
- Fulfilling a role in the ADF
- Either still actively doing the role or as a management role
what aircraft would you like to operate on and why?
I would be happy to operate on any RAAF or RAN aircraft. If I had the choice I would prefer
Super Hornet
- WSO operate on this aircraft
- Work in an elite program
- I find the theory associated with this aircraft interesting
- The strategies interesting
- The agility and how maneuverable separates this aircraft from any other
- taking off and Landing in such a short distance
- I want to learn about the technological systems associated with this aircraft
- I want to work in a high pressure environment
Growler
- Similar reasons to the super hornet
- I really like ideas and the strategies behind using the weapons to disrupt radars and sensors to better assist other ADF forces
E7 wedgetail
- I like the idea of helping create a picture of the battle field and able use this intelligence to successfully carryout missions.
what makes a good leader? // who is a good leader in your eyes?
- I think a great example is Steph Curry
- Humble
- Makes sacrifices
- Sets examples for others
- Acts in the best interest of the team
- Selfless
- Listens
- Knowledgeable
what are some examples of your leadership qualities
- Lead by example
- good listener
- effective communicator
- high level of integrity
- humble
- willing to help others
- inclusive
- motivated and willing to learn
- hardworking
what style of leader are you?
- lead by example
- Situational Leader
- Theory that best leaders utilise range of different styles depending on the environment
Factors - worker seniority, business process performed
and complexity of tasks
-ve difficult to gauge what style is most suitable
hold up decision-making processes
tell me when you have had to be a leader?
- School (presentation)
- Basketball (training)
- Gym (helping coach classes)
- Karate (demonstrating)
As an Officer you will be expected to be an example to your sub-ordinates. What examples
do you think are important to set?
- Consistency
- Teamwork
- Hardworking
- Motivated
- Persistence/determine
- organised
How did you go during your ASP?
- As far as testing goes I was definitely challenged. The ATC test was particularly difficult. Overall, I was pretty happy how I went with ASP. I believe I prepared well overall.
- I found the briefs very helpful and changed my preferences as I learned about more jobs.
- Being around other candidates and current ADF members was further motivation and reassurance that this what I want to do as a career.
What could you have done to improve?
- I would have liked to keep in contact with other applicants
- Repeat practice questions
what would you do if you thought a leader was doing the wrong thing?
- Firstly be knowledgeable and be certain a mistake as been made
- When the time is right, be respectful and confront leader
- Provide a solution
what would you do if your aircraft captain/commander was about to break a safety rule?
- When the time is right, be respectful and confront leader
- Depending on the severe the safety breach, may require a more urgent action
- Safety in the workplace should be a priority
how would you react if you were offered a position in a service other than the one you are applying for?
- I would most likely accept as I believe there is a place for me in the ADF
- There a many opportunities available with other jobs
would you prefer to work in civilian aviation? why or why not?
- No purpose (essentially taxi driver)
- No camaraderie
- Limited diversity in role
- Doesn’t give opportunity to protect Australian interests
- Limited opportunities
