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April – way back when 2009 – Artificer Electronics   Completing Artificer training is definitely up there with some of my best career achievments. For me at the time my focus was purely on military progression and promotion – obtaining a degree in engineering was an added bonus, one which I come to appreciate more now my military service is up. The course was challenging, for me particularly from an academic point of view, but I didn’t really appreciate the work involved and level of variety of skills and experience gained until I recently pulled up the REME Corps Instructions. An extract follows: REME Artificer Definition:   REME Staff Sergeant Artificers, are competent, by virtue of their selection, education and training, to exercise independent command, leadership, engineering and managerial judgement.   They can understand and remedy failures both in equipment covered by their engineering discipline and others for which they have received no formal training, using general engineering principles, quality techniques, as well as authorised and expedient procedures. They are capable of performing duties at a higher level of responsibility than technicians and artisans. Intellectually they need to be aware of current political, social, military and technical affairs to enable them to represent these to their soldiers.   They assume personal responsibility for carrying out demanding engineering and military tasks whilst training for war and during war-fighting operations. They are able to complete their military and technical tasks regardless of local circumstances. They are able to survive, fight and work in all phases of war and lead others in doing so. ✅ BSc in Electronic Control Systems ✅Promotion to Artificer Staff Sergeant ✅Management & Communication Skills ✅Technical Expertise ✅Equipment Maintenance & Repair ✅Health & Safety for Managers ✅Engineering Systems for Auditors ✅Quality Assurance & Management ✅Problem Solving ✅Leadership & Teamwork Arte et Marte  🟦🟨🟥

Hiring Veterans As a company, one of your many challenges is finding top talent. Have you considered recruiting and hiring our military veterans Our veterans have been provided world class training during their military career - these skills can prove to be invaluable to the growth and morale of your organization. Our veterans bring leadership, team building and the necessary skills to carry out your organizations goals and objectives which is critical in todays market. Skills include: -Construction / Project Management / Heavy Equipment -Electronic / Electrical Repair -Engineering, Science and Technical -Health Care occupations -Human Resources occupations -Machine Operator and Production -Media and Public Affairs  -Protective Services occupations -Support Services occupations -Transportation and Material Handling -Vehicle and Machinery Mechanic #manufacturing, #HumanResources #TalentAcquisition

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Innovation - Everything can be improved from its present levels because of the innovations not just in that area but also areas around it. And together it creates an ecosystem giving rise to the innovation spiral which lifts the overall experience. To innovate, you just need a different eye (fresh perspective) to look at things. Look at this BBQ! #innovation #kaizen #thoughtdesigning

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⭐Civilian Spotlight⭐ SHANDRA BATES Division Chief, Engineering Resources Management, Air Force Test Center Years with Air Force Civilian Service: 11 Q: What inspired you to join Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS)? A: My brother had joined AFCS before me, so I had insight into the pride he felt by contributing to the mission. Also, my grandfather served in the Air Force, and I have another brother who served in the Navy. I developed a great relationship with my AFCS recruiter that kept tabs on me over the course of a few years, which really helped solidify how AFCS would be great fit. Also, I'm passionate about and LOVE airplanes/aircraft! Q: How does your role as an Engineering Division Chief contribute to the Air Force’s mission? A: I’m responsible for functional management in support of projects, programs, and initiatives pertaining to science, engineering, and technical management across the Air Force Test Center (AFTC) Enterprise. I ensure the AFTC’s Science & Engineering (S&E) workforce has access to developmental opportunities, like training, necessary to do their jobs. I advocate for the S&E career field across the Center and at headquarters Air Force Materiel Command. I also ensure we’re hiring and developing the right people. Q: Tell me about a time you knew you were making a difference at AFCS. A: When I was working as an F-15 Landing Gear System Engineer, we had an issue with the brake system overheating, especially if the aircraft was highly loaded (heavy) or in a high-temperature environment. I had the chance to work on redesigning the wheel and brake system. I worked the redesign project through source selection, manufacturer's development testing, and flight testing. A key aspect of the whole redesign was to make the system more sustainable – we were able to simplify designs aspects, making it easier (and safer) for our maintainers to repair. It was great to be part of a big win for the Air Force! Q: Why do you stay with AFCS? A: I stay because I have the capability to grow and move around. I get to maintain my seniority and professional network, while staying loyal to the mission and contributing my expertise to the bigger picture. When you move to a new employer, you have to start over (or prove yourself) until you build a good rapport. At AFCS, there’s no need to start over from ground zero! Q: Any helpful advice for newbies to the AFCS family? A: Make yourself indispensable – you should be striving towards mastery of some sort (ex. constant personal development, improving processes, technical expertise, etc.). You have a good opportunity to make a positive change at AFCS. Even if you’re not tasked with something because your capabilities are unknown, as an individual, you should pursue work that allows you to shine! LinkedIn Profile: https://lnkd.in/eFkWNHwz #ItsACivilianThing #WeAreAFCS #ForcesJoined #CivilianSpotlight

Today is Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, a day where role models and educators introduce a girl to engineering by talking to them about engineering, hands-on challenges and activities. In celebration of this we spoke with one of our female engineers within the UK’s Lifting Solution Group. We spoke to Megan Winnard, Relief Operations Controller, here at Lifting Gear UK, and asked her a few questions about her experiences as a female engineer and the challenges sometimes faced working in a male dominant industry. Megan said: “My mum inspired me to pursue a career in engineering, she’s been in the lifting industry most of her career and she is my role model. I love fixing things, especially something I’ve not worked on before and I love to learn new things. It never gets boring! I still get comments sometimes such as ‘are you safe to drive that thing?’ when operating a fork truck etc, but I love the fact that I can show women are just as capable as men to do this kind of role. If I could give younger women considering starting a career in engineering any advice I’d say, don’t be intimidated by the lack of women in the roles, the men are usually super helpful and supportive. It is a physically demanding job but 100% achievable.” #femaleengineers #engineering #introduceagirltoengineering

Embark on a journey of professional development as Dayton shares the key takeaways from his first official project as a foreman. Discover the skills and mindset that pave the way for success at Barts Electric. #ProfessionalJourney #CareerGrowth #SuccessMindset #WeBuildPeople #Electrician