b'Partner News Autumn 2021 9MODcompleted multiple Leadership andand Dinners to attend where it is always Management qualifications with thenice to catch up with old friends.Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM), the most recent being an ILMWhat is your next goal in the RAF? The RAF isnt just an level 5, that focussed on projectOver the next two years I aim to establishorganisation to me,management, strategic insight andmyself professionally as a Safety Engineer practical expertise as a leader. and be an effective team member andits a family, its part of my enabler. I also aim to attain Professionalidentity and being a part What civilian qualificationsRegistration as a Chartered Engineer.have you earned, if any? of the RAF genuinely inspiresI have always studied in my own timeFurther to this, I would like to be moreme to be the best version throughout my whole career.I have alwaysinvolved in Programme ASTRA, whichof myself.educated myself in areas where I wasis an RAF initiative focussed on being intrigued and wanted to know more or tobetter at collectively understanding enhance my skill set as a professional to bewhat the future RAF needs to look like, a stronger member of my RAF team.Sincein terms of training our people and being joining the RAF, I have gained the followingcreative with our innovation prospects.additional academic qualifications:It looks to articulate next generation Open University - BScskills, knowledge and behaviours and (Hons) Psychology (2.1) how we train effectively to ensure we Open University - Postattract, inspire and retain talented Graduate Diploma Post WarpeopleI would love to be more Conflict and Development involved with that Programme.Edinburgh University - BA (Hons) Business and Enterprise (1st Class) I also have my eye on a part time Master Lincoln University - FDScof Business Administration (Defence) Engineering Management delivered over two years.I am interested University of York - MSc Safety Criticalin educating myself to be able to Systems Engineering (1st/Distinction) contribute to future military initiatives that involve the commercial sector.What do you enjoy most about your job/the RAF? Alternatively, I would also love to create I enjoy the challenges that I face every dayan opportunity to complete research and the excitement of new opportunities.at the MPhil/PhD level in areas such as The RAF isnt just an organisation to me,defence and regional security policy, its a family, its part of my identity andstrategic communications studies or in the being a part of the RAF genuinely inspiressphere of Artificial Intelligence supported me to be the best version of myself. Electric Vehicle Safety Enhancement Techniques. This would support the future What are some of the mostRAF in its endeavours to bring electric memorable experiences fromaircraft into service for trainee pilots.your time within the RAF?All the above points. I have too manyYou can find out more about fond memories to mention. I haveengineering careers within the Royal loved every part of each of my trainingAir Force and more widely about the experiences, working out of Branchengineering within the Ministry of within the Intelligence sector, becomingDefence by following @DefenceEng. a professional Engineer, being a full time MSc student, being fortunate to be in a Command position, meeting friends for life and all of the sporting and AT endeavours.How much do you keep in contact with friends / colleagues from previous postings?You make friends for life wherever you go and always know someone at the Station/Unit you visit.The Engineering Branch is close, there are yearly SeminarsFlight Lieutenant Elizabeth'