RAF Interview Q's

Question 1

About me - education - where i go - grades - how did I find it?

Answer 1

My sixth form and college - I went to Landau Forte College - was a state school selective on academia - I absolutely loved it, loved the uniform, the teachers and I had a fantastic group of friends, the comradery of that time is something I’ve been missing for a while now. Obviously some tough times there as well as with all secondary schools. Then I went to university - MMU - Multi Media Jounrsalism - got a first class degree - that was a real coming of age time for me - I did my A - levels wasn’t that bothered about them because I thought never going to university - I was very naive. Got a job in a call centre and realised my god this is it, so enrolled myself and the thought of being back in a job where the prospects were quite slim, not talking to people and no stimulation drove me to get a first class degree really.

Question 2

Responsibilities achievements at school

Answer 2

I helped form the Year 13 + Year 12 coalition for our football team - lots of schools have enough lads to play football to fill a whole team and we didn’t - won the cup with that team. Me and a friend of mine used to help our english teacher come up with ideas to make learning more interactive and fun. Involved role plays - teaching a whole 2 hour lesson - poetry - films. Won MVP cross country.

Question 3

Like to do in spare time

Answer 3

I have a lot of creative pursuits - I like writing stories for children - funny poems for my friends, DJing, movies, trail running, football, hikes in the peak district - self improvement - reading, camping -

Question 4

Major sporting achievement

Answer 4

Represented Derby in gymnastics + waterpolo - selected for derby’s elite squad for swimming. At university won the BUCS futsal league division 1 - I was the goal keeper.

Question 5

Adventure training undertaken?

Answer 5

I’ve done abseiling, rock climbing, caving, raft building, kayaking - professional axe thrower.

Question 6

Part time jobs held -

Answer 6

My family were very poor and I realised I need to work for what I wanted - so my brother signed up for a paper round and I was the one who did it in his name and got paid for it - rather enterprising young lad - also started my own ebay shop when I was 12 - selling all sorts of things furniture - then realised market gap for online content - started selling players from fifa on ebay - remember looking in my account at about 14 and realised i’d made 4 grand.

Question 7

Travel undertaken -

Answer 7

6 weeks holidays - Bali, Philippines, Scotland - Wales - Egypt - Sardinia.

Question 8

Name a significant achievement

Answer 8

Getting a first class degree.

Question 9

Community involvement -

Answer 9

At Willmott Dixon I used to go into schools and give talks at assemblies or host CV workshops or do QandA’s for people - I loved it - felt like I’d really made a positive impact.

Question 10

Fitness - how many sit ups / press ups

Answer 10

45 press ups 45 sit ups.

Question 11

Most adventurous thing I’ve done.

Answer 11

Backpacking Bali during multiple earthquakes.

Question 12

High point of my life to date…

Answer 12

Getting onto the Willmott Dixon graduate scheme - they actually made the position up for me. Or my sister getting into university.

Question 13

Motivation to join RAF - not navy or army.

Answer 13

I wanted to join the RAF for a few reasons - My grandad was in it and I want to try and feel closer to him in that sense - also the RAF on the world stage has a very good image - they do a lot of humanitarian things and that’s something that I want to get involved with and uphold, cliche but be a part of something bigger than myself, have a role in the world that doesn’t just benefit me. - I also love the traditions and it’s just an organisation I want to be a part of and do my bit for.

Question 14

What prompted to join services -

Answer 14

A few reasons - Since leaving university I have really missed the comardery of those times and I’ve realised I need to be in an environment that fulfils that part of my soul. Also the jobs that I’ve had haven’t really given me the opportunity to give back - I’ve gone to bed some nights feeling what good have I actually done today - who have I benefited here other than myself? So to be in a position that hands on can be a positive impact in the world and in people’s lives is something I really yearn for. Another reason is that I need the stimulation and I want physicality and activeness to be built into my every day life. Structure.

Question 15

What does a commission enable you to do?

Answer 15

Commissioned officers are tasked with training and leading enlisted soldiers. They are responsible for protecting them, helping to boost morale, leading by example, as well as orchestrating the professional development of their subordinates

Question 16

What is non commissioned officer?

Answer 16

A non-commissioned officer is a military officer who has not earned a commission. Non-commissioned officers usually obtain their position of authority by promotion through the enlisted ranks.

Question 17

Personal strengths?

Answer 17

Confidence - communication - interpersonal skills - physical - tenacious

Question 18

What can I improve on?

Answer 18

Not over thinking - im a deep deep thinker, I want everything to be right but my thought process sometimes casts doubt on my own abilities and I sometimes feel dissuaded.

Question 19

Impact on life will be

Answer 19

Overwhelmingly positive - Discipline - routine - fitness - new skills - comradery again - responsibilities. Doing something bigger than myself - peoples lives are at risk - sense of duty. - I’d feel proud and strong and fulfilled.

Question 20

Why choose role

Answer 20

I’ve got a big interest in self improvement and I like seeing that in other people as well - get to train people to be the best that they can be - it’s physical and involves communication. The variety. My previous experience as an instructor I believe comes in handy, my exposure to a wide variety of different people, think I’m naturally able to read a person quite well and understand the way that they t want to be spoken to. Exciting - exposure to so much.

Question 21

What does my role include?

Answer 21

The role has the aim of maximising the potential of RAF personnel in order to ensure the Service delivers its operational capabilities.

What the role entails:
Training Officers are engaged in a wide variety of roles from providing specialist training advice & consultancy for individual & collective training, course design, governance & assurances through developing programmes that enhance human performance, to operationally vital employment in flying training development, parachute training for the UK’s Airborne Forces, Defence Survival Evade Resist Extract training and Force Development including adventurous training.

Training Officers have opportunities to lead, develop and manage training on RAF and MOD Units throughout the UK, on overseas bases, and on exercises and operations around the world.

Question 22

What is the role of the RAF?

Answer 22

Respond to Cyber Threats - prevent conflict - watch the skies - deliver aid - work in partnership

Question 23

Our main duty - threat response - what does it include?

Answer 23

365 days a year - Quick reaction alert - defend air space - protected by Typhoons

Question 24

What does prevention of conflict involve?

Answer 24

React defensively rather than offensively - identify and manage threats - active across 4 continents - protect our and allies interests.

Question 25

What are RAF core Values?

Answer 25

Respect - self and others
Integrity - moral courage - honesty - responsibility- justice
Service - Physical courage - loyalty - commitment team work
Excellence