We should get over this RAAF thing. From my experience in recent years, the guys out of the RAAF have been pretty good. Some even from years past such as Chris H in the Melbourne Airline office was a true gentleman and very open and fair. There were others of course you couldn't say that about!
At the end of the day what you need is someone that is open and logical. Normally the RAAF types are well educated and can reason, thats a pretty good place to start. I would assume he can handle the bureaucracy as well given his background.
At the end of the day a career in the RAAF is as valid an aviation career as any other and fingers crossed he has the wider aviation interest at the forefront.
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