Hi Ashton,

Leadership in the army is something that is learnt and fine tuned over a very long time. As long as you have the base qualities there, then they can teach you other aspects to help you grow your leadership style into how you want to lead.

Some qualities that I think they would like to see are as follows:

Confidence - They will want to see that you do not shy away and you can get in amongst the group and contribute.

Decisiveness - They will want to see that you can make a decision (either right or wrong).

Ability to listen - As a leader you will have to listen to others to be able to make informed decisions. Listen to your subordinates and commanders. You will use that to grow yourself and your team.

Adaptability - There will always be situations where things do not go according to plan, be flexible, stay calm and re-assess.

These are the main qualities that I think make a good leader. There are many types of leaders, you have to find the style that you think would best suit you! use your strengths and work on your weaknesses.

There is an ARMY LEADERSHIP MANUAL (ALM). I forget the publication number and cant find it on Google but if you type in 'Australian army leadership manual' and select the top result, its not a bad document. If you can get a hold of the ALM it will tell you everything you need to know about what the army is after in a leader.

I hope that helps :)
FFFH

Hi All,
Thanks for all the information in this thread.
Just wondering if anyone knows when BFTS (and possibly Flight Screening) will be moving to East Sale? I'm not sure if the bid is all finalised with the "Team 21" and when they will become operational.
Appreciate any information.
Cheers.

Left Shoe
 

assuming it is heading back to Sale, the existing contract has till mid 2017 to run at Tamworth. Throw in some teething issues, instructor recruitment issues, hardware supply issue and infrastructure dramas and I think the next 3 years of courses at least, will be in sunny Tamworth

Thanks for clarifying that Field Mouse.

Flight screening
 

Hi People

Just got a phone call to go to flight screening in late August due to someone pulling out. I had to decline as I couldn't get time off work that quickly.

Has anyone been in the same situation and still gotten another offer in the future?

Pilotjimmy347

Hi Pilotjimmy347

If you got a call as a reserve, then I am sure you would be quite competitive in the list they have. If you could not get time off work, then that is something outside of your control, they would not ping you for that (at least I would hope). keep your phone on you, coz if I was a betting man, they will be giving you a call to fill one of the October DEO courses (maybe warn out work because there are only 3 DEO courses for the rest of the year).

The schedule can be found here: Pilot Selection Agency Flight Screening Program Schedule - Royal Australian Air Force

All the best mate, hope you get that call!!!!!

FFFH

Pilot Screening
 

Thanks FFFH

Just took your advice and gave intent for leave for all spots in October.

I hope I get another call up, I'm 28 now and this has been a dream of mine ( along with everyone else here lol) for years.

I know there's plenty of info in this thread regarding flight screening but I would really appreciate any further info. Especially in regards to some handy hints and what would be the best to study up on.

I'll let you all know if I get a call up as I would like to get to know those who are on the same course. It sounds as its really beneficial to get to know each other quickly and work as a team.

We've all got the same goals!!!!

After waiting 6 months I just got the call for course from the 19th of September to the 3rd of October! Super excited. If anyone else is on this course send me a message, I'd love to get to know you beforehand :)

Pilot Selection
 

Hey Mr Khargify

Congrats mate, definitely worth the wait.

I'll be up there at that time for the AVWO testing though won't be going up for Pilot Selection until the 18th of October.

Just found out today about both, really stoked and couldn't ask for better news on a Friday.

Best of luck mate, feel free to PM if you like.


Pilotjimmy347

Flight screening pool
 

Hi, I'm new to this forum :)
Currently in Year 12, preparing for end of school. so much stress
So I have a question about the process.
I got recommended for Flight Screening like in end of April.
The guy at the Parramatta Medical said I was fit for flight screening but at the same time I still had a Dermatology report pending (nothing serious).
Since then, I didn't get any call or notice from the Defence, but only requesting medical document (that dermatology report).
I'm so confused, was the guy at the Medical in err when he said I was cleared for FS?

Congratulations PilotJimmy!

You're going to be busy studying and going up and down from Tamworth. Hopefully I see you up there sometime. Good luck with all of your study and OSB if I don't see you around :ok:

Jslim,

All pilot applicants have a 'tick box' in their application which says "Fit for board?" and once that is ticked (normally after assessment day) you are able to go on board. This is the case with all pilot applicants as they are all put in medical class 3R (or 3M I can't recall) pending optometrist and dental clearances. I'm sure this is the same case for you, and doubt that the dermatology report will hold you back from FSP. If you're unsure it's best to just give them a ring :ok:

Thanks a lot!
I gave them a ring and they said they are only waiting on the Cardiology report(?). And all the rest like Ophthalmology and dental reports are all cleared.
It's taking them an awful long time.
I hope I get a call before next year since I'm an ADFA applicant!

No worries mate.

I'm pretty sure the cardiology report is when the the cardiologist looks at your results from the ECG test and says it's all good. Mine was done pretty quick (within a few days) so I'm not sure about that sorry. Hopefully you get the call before the end of the year!

Long time forum watcher only just decided to sign up as I Have burning questions now.

When you say you call up is that just general DFR or do you have a contact for someone down at Tamworth?

Yeah I found out the problem. For some reason the ECG machine was at fault and the report I handed in was faulty and they thought I had some sort of Heart Problem (RBBB) I got it checked and sending In another reports.

Perhaps that's why I wasn't getting the call because of ECG

It's just standard DFR medical department. My local one is Parramatta.

Hey guys, long time follower of this thread - it has some fantastic information in it.

I recently completed DEO flight screening and have been recommended, but I'm a little unsure of the process from now on. I was under the impression that offers are due to be coming out in November, however yesterday I had a call from DFR saying my file had been distributed for Air Force to look at. Is this just the normal process, or have they distributed my file early for some reason?

Thanks!

That probably did it!

Yeah just calling up your local DFR who are handling your case.

Hi FlyingDr95

My understanding of the process is all 3 services will have a look at your file when it is in the distribution pool to determine if you are fit for entry. In some cases, you may get recommended at Flight Screening but you may be deemed unsuitable for entry into some services depending on how well you did during the application process. For example, one service may put more emphasis on flying ability, and one may also prefer leadership skills. If you were good in one area and lacked in another, a service may basically rule you out of the pool so the people at Pilot Selection Flight don't send your file when the asked by the people in Canberra, who ultimately select the candidates. So when they say that it is being looked at, it may be this preliminary review by a service. I may be wrong here, but from my experience this is the process. Also, usually you will get the call from the people at Flight Screening to send your file away for selection, not DFR. Hope this helps