Myself

Question 1

Leadership example - Cadets

Answer 1

As a FS at quite a small Squadron I’ve had many opportunities to lead the cadets or manage an evening, however I think the most important opportunity I’ve had for myself was when I was a newly promoted cadet corporal and for a number of different reasons I was the only NCO at an event or squadron night, this occured over a few months.

I quickly had to learn how to lead groups of cadets, teach lessons and organise exciting nights for squadron evenings

Question 2

Leadership example - Barnfield

Answer 2

At my secondary school we had a system of head boy and girl and then the prefects, who had meetings to discuss important issues, arranged and ran parents evenings and induction events and even became part of the interviewing board for new staff. We interviewed people for many roles including the now current head teacher.

Question 2

Leadership example - Barnfield

Answer 2

At my secondary school we had a system of head boy and girl and then the prefects, who had meetings to discuss important issues, arranged and ran parents evenings and induction events and even became part of the interviewing board for new staff. We interviewed people for many roles including the now current head teacher.

Question 3

Leading (nurturing) at work

Answer 3

My current job is a waitress at a 5 star hotel, I’m regularly asked to mentor the new waiters and waitresses and ‘teach them the trade’ as we say.

Question 4

Sporting/AT at horse riding

Answer 4

Since a young age I’ve been horse riding and have competed in many local dressage and jumping competitions. I also used to volunteer at the stables as a stable hand and as a leader, teaching new riders. If possible I plan to continue this sport in the RAF as part of my additional duties.

Question 5

Sporting/AT at cadets (sports day)

Answer 5

Until recently I wouldn’t have classed myself as a very sporty person however at cadets I always pushed myself out of my comfort zone to encourage the others to take part in events, this even led to me unknowingly running a 5k one year.

Question 6

Sporting/AT at cadets (Easter)

Answer 6

Every year we have a greens uniform camp, which is full of adventure training and PT, we would usually go to STANTA for this camp and would take part in activities such as, rock climbing, archery, raft building, and assault course and a 36 hour exercise on the base.

Question 7

Community involvement (3 things)

Answer 7

NCO at cadets
Stable hand at the stables
And amateur dramatics in caddington

Question 8

Hobbies

Answer 8

Photography
Horse riding
Cadets
Art + drawing

Question 9

Travel

Answer 9

I havent done much travelling recently however when I was in secondary school we would travel to the Christmas markets in France and Belgium annually and we even managed to travel to Geneva in Switzerland to visit the CERN building, after months of fundraising.

And if it wasn’t for Coronavirus I had planned to travel to southern Africa with a friend to help out at a wildlife ranch, patrolling the area on horseback

Question 10

How do you predict youll do in the fitness tests

Answer 10

I have been training for the fitness test throughout this lockdown and confidently think I will be able to pass the fitness tests

Question 11

Why do you want to join the RAF and in the role you’ve chosen specifically

Answer 11

My sister was the first reason I became interested in the RAF as she is already serving down in RAF st mawgan, this led me to join the air cadets where one of our serving instructors is in the army intelligence but regularly works with the RAF, he would give career talks and one day gave us the opportunity to visit an intelligence building while we were on camp on the same base. We were able to talk to some of the staff there, including an RAF Intelligence officer, who afterwards seeked me out in the camp to have a more in-depth talk about the role and the prospects of joining. And whilst I respect all of the services, Ive only ever wanted to join the RAF.

Question 12

What steps have you taken to gain a better knowledge of RAF

Answer 12

Well I believe joining the air cadets has given me a much better understanding and experience of the RAF, as I’ve been able to visit many stations and had the chance to talk to RAF personnel about their role and the RAF.

Over the last year I have also had the opportunity to join a variety of RAF zoom calls including the “big event” and a more recent virtual visit to RAF waddington where we also had specific talks from someone serving in our chosen role. In this call we were also able to meet other intelligence candidates and have since spoken to them about their journey so far.

Question 13

Why did you apply for an officer role over an NCO role

Answer 13

I understand that the cadets isn’t a spitting image of the RAF however having been an NCO in the cadets for nearly 4 years now, I have put alot of thought into it and, although I wouldn’t be opposed to joining as an NCO, I would like the opportunity to test myself and work in a managering role.

Question 14

What is your plan if you are unable to join in the role you are applying for

Answer 14

If I am unable to join in any of the three roles I have chosen then I would enquire about joining as an intelligence analyst rather than officer.

If the RAF was off the table entirely then I would look into going to university.

Question 15

Did you have any particular problems growing up with your parents

Answer 15

I grew up in a single parent household but other than that I would class my relationship at home and with my mother as very strong and stable.

Question 16

How many GCSEs did you get

Answer 16

11 GCSEs, 
2, A*s (Lit, hist) 
3, As  (graphics, bio, maths) 
4, Bs (Art, Chem, Phys, drama)
1 C (Lang) 
1 D (french)

Question 17

How many A-levels did you get

Answer 17

3 alevels

3 Bs - Lit, Phys, Maths

Question 18

What BTECS do you have

Answer 18

I have a BTEC level 2 in aviation and I’ve recently completed a BTEC level 2 for leadership and teamwork.

Question 19

What opportunities did you have at school to join clubs

Answer 19

Other than the prefect group I was also part of an antibulling and harrasment group at highschool where we would run confidential sessions with other students where they would confide in us about their problems. We also worked with the police and with a local nursing home in our hope to bring light to some of the problems facing our generation.

Question 20

Why have you chosen pilot and WSO as your additional options

Answer 20

Even though pilot seems to be everyone’s dream from a kid, I had never really thought about it as a job prospect until I took my CBATs in February when I passed for both intelligence and pilot. Although being a pilot would be like a dream it’s still only my second option because I feel like the role of intelligence officer offers so much more, especially with the current trend towards cyber and UAVs.

And with weapons systems officer, I know it’s from a different angle but I feel I’d still be working with the intelligence corps but instead of analysing the data I would be the one in charge of helping to collect and defend the data.

Question 21

Having put on a uniform, you are now a target. How do you feel about it.

Answer 21

Unfortunately in this day and age of terrorism and cyber I believe as a civilian you are just as likely to be a target as someone in uniform, therefore I believe it would be better to be doing something about it in a role that will allow you to protect your nation.

Question 22

Where do you see yourself in 5 years time

Answer 22

In 5 years time I’d hopefully be a FLTLT in the RAF, Working with the brightest personnel to help defend the UK and its allies. I would also like to have taken part in some sports in the RAF, specifically horse riding.