Qualities

Question 1

1. Warfighter Courageous

Answer 1

Warfighter first, specialist second. Physical courage in battle and moral courage to do the right thing.

Question 2

2. Emotionally Intelligent

Answer 2

Awareness of yourself and your team. Take in to consideration the needs of others.

Question 3

3. Willing To Take Risks

Answer 3

Failure to act is worse than making a mistake. There is a difference between a measured risk and a gamble.

Question 4

4. Flexible And Responsive

Answer 4

Open mindedness, responsive to change, and looking for opportunities.

Question 5

5. Able To Handle Ambiguity

Answer 5

It’s not always black and white. In ambiguity, there is opportunity as well as risk.

Question 6

6. Technologically Competent

Answer 6

Keeping pace with developing technology to ensure its effective application.

Question 7

7. Able To Lead Tomorrow’s Recruit

Answer 7

Each generation is different. Recognise the good qualities the new generation brings and help them maximise their potential.

Question 8

8. Mentally Agile And Physically Robust

Answer 8

Handling complex task and withstanding physical operations.

Question 9

9. Politically And Globally Astute – Air Power Minded

Answer 9

Taking your knowledge of events on a political level to influence decisions regarding air-power and air-warfare.

Question 10

Explain your leadership potential

Answer 10

Already managed large projects and small teams and gotten the job done as discussed in my previous job role. Numerous pairs and team competitions with crossfit.

Question 11

Explain your capability and versatility

Answer 11

I’ve had varied job roles in one field that has allowed me to apply my knowledge in lots of different contexts. This interview; i’ve been given a bit of information by yourself but had to independently research and seek out knowledge.

Question 12

Explain your pride

Answer 12

I like to think I’ve come here fairly well dressed today. I always give my best which has caused me to receive raises and promotions / extra responsibilities at work and i can be trusted to get the job done. Always give my best in training / at competitions, even if i don’t come first i like to know I’ve done my best.

Question 13

Explain your courage

Answer 13

I think anyone that even considers giving their life to the forces has a lot of courage. I have a comfortable job and home life and a long term relationship. I’m putting stress on all of those. Calculated risk - worth it!

Question 14

Explain your fitness

Answer 14

Physical Fitness. Crossfit, powerlifting, etc. Have done “mock tests” and passed the standards numerous times.

Question 15

Explain your motivation

Answer 15

I’ve spent days of my time online preparing for this interview and making sure if i have the most up to date information. If you could see the whiteboard in my shed and all of my notes at home, i think that would prove this point.

Question 16

Areas for development?

Answer 16

Leadership - I am comfortable in control of small teams but i certainly have area to grow. Arranging the delivery and collection of IT equipment is slightly different to having 30 grown men trust you with their lives. IOT is about developing leadership potential. I hope you see that I’ve got that potential.
Fitness - You can always be fitter. I’m quite strong and not a bad runner but i want to get my 1.5 miles run to sub 10 minutes.
Appearance - Ironing and keeping tidy are not naturally my strong points but it’s something I’ve been working on.