Radithor
23rd Jan 2009, 00:51
Hi all,
First off, I have read the various RAAF candidate threads about and the extensive OASC one (what a mission!), but neither really answered my questions. I've studied extensively and know all the bases, wings, force element groups, squadrons, aircraft and their bases aswell as structure, ranks, history, training and selection process .ect. The following, however, I'm not so clear about and I will need to have sorted out by the time my interviews for RAAF Aircrew come around. If some of you could help me here, please do!
What is the role of an officer? I probably should know this well, but can't really find any clear cut info here, and I have looked into it as much as possible (even got their DVD!). As far as I know, Officers are simply those who are recognised as having leadership and management potential, and are chosen to undertake further training to assume leadership roles and greater responsibility within the RAAF. What else does being and officer entail? What have I missed :}
Why do I want to be an officer? I'd like love to be one and given the choice I'd certainly prefer to have the leadership and management responsibility that comes with it, but lets face it, I'm predominantly applying for the job of RAAF pilot because I'd like to fly for, and be part of, the RAAF (for various reasons) - and officer comes with it. What are they looking for in the interview? I've heard from some you're officer first and pilot second, however, others say the opposite as you may as well apply for something less competitive if officer is your main motivation. I'm sure saying the above wouldn't really impress :ugh:(and yes, I won't be bulls***ing them as some of you have pointed out, but we still need to sell ourselfes in interviews, dont we!)
Corp/Muster/Category? Here's another one I couldn't find info on. What corp/muster/category will I belong to? As far as I can tell, each is for their own respective service, and I would be part of the Aircrew Category. Can anyone confirm/deny this?
What is the role of RAAF Pilot? Now you're probably thinking I should move on If I dont know this, but I'll say what I do know, and you guys can correct me :) RAAF Pilots are, put simply, instruments of national policy, so they are basically a 'tool' used by the ADF to exercise air power or to serve the country's interest whether it be close air support, releif aid, providing transport for the Prime Minister or forward air control (and so on - each wing, aircraft and squadron has their own role to play). Is there anything outstanding here that I have missed?
I've been working towards this since I was a kid, and there's nothing I wouldn't do to get there, so I'm giving this my best shot. So basically, am I right or wrong about the above, and what are they looking for in the interview? Apart from that I should be right, I have at least three points for each on my CV for leadership roles, community service, and team environments, so that should help. All I need to do is 'wow' them at the interviews, pass the aptitude test/FSP/OSB (which was covered well elsewhere), and I should be good! Oh, and feel free to criticise me, as long as its constructive (I can take it!) ;)
Thanks in advance for any help you guys can offer
First off, I have read the various RAAF candidate threads about and the extensive OASC one (what a mission!), but neither really answered my questions. I've studied extensively and know all the bases, wings, force element groups, squadrons, aircraft and their bases aswell as structure, ranks, history, training and selection process .ect. The following, however, I'm not so clear about and I will need to have sorted out by the time my interviews for RAAF Aircrew come around. If some of you could help me here, please do!
What is the role of an officer? I probably should know this well, but can't really find any clear cut info here, and I have looked into it as much as possible (even got their DVD!). As far as I know, Officers are simply those who are recognised as having leadership and management potential, and are chosen to undertake further training to assume leadership roles and greater responsibility within the RAAF. What else does being and officer entail? What have I missed :}
Why do I want to be an officer? I'd like love to be one and given the choice I'd certainly prefer to have the leadership and management responsibility that comes with it, but lets face it, I'm predominantly applying for the job of RAAF pilot because I'd like to fly for, and be part of, the RAAF (for various reasons) - and officer comes with it. What are they looking for in the interview? I've heard from some you're officer first and pilot second, however, others say the opposite as you may as well apply for something less competitive if officer is your main motivation. I'm sure saying the above wouldn't really impress :ugh:(and yes, I won't be bulls***ing them as some of you have pointed out, but we still need to sell ourselfes in interviews, dont we!)
Corp/Muster/Category? Here's another one I couldn't find info on. What corp/muster/category will I belong to? As far as I can tell, each is for their own respective service, and I would be part of the Aircrew Category. Can anyone confirm/deny this?
What is the role of RAAF Pilot? Now you're probably thinking I should move on If I dont know this, but I'll say what I do know, and you guys can correct me :) RAAF Pilots are, put simply, instruments of national policy, so they are basically a 'tool' used by the ADF to exercise air power or to serve the country's interest whether it be close air support, releif aid, providing transport for the Prime Minister or forward air control (and so on - each wing, aircraft and squadron has their own role to play). Is there anything outstanding here that I have missed?
I've been working towards this since I was a kid, and there's nothing I wouldn't do to get there, so I'm giving this my best shot. So basically, am I right or wrong about the above, and what are they looking for in the interview? Apart from that I should be right, I have at least three points for each on my CV for leadership roles, community service, and team environments, so that should help. All I need to do is 'wow' them at the interviews, pass the aptitude test/FSP/OSB (which was covered well elsewhere), and I should be good! Oh, and feel free to criticise me, as long as its constructive (I can take it!) ;)
Thanks in advance for any help you guys can offer