Examples of Ex Military Candidates for Engineering

An experienced, versatile and highly motivated engineering team manager with substantial technical knowledge, predominately in the Aviation sector. Passionate and enthusiastic regarding all aspects of the training environment, specifically the development of modern training solutions, in a positive and healthy learning culture. Able to manage, motivate and communicate at all levels in a conscientious and disciplined manner with the highest levels of integrity. Methodical, trustworthy and enthusiastic individual, who is able to work in a team or on own initiative to produce the required result in a positive and proactive manner in a wide range of engineering platforms.

I am vast experience in Operations, Production Management and Supervision in corporate and in the Ministry of Defence. An experienced leader with an excellent ability to motivate team members. I have a clear, logical mind with a practical approach to problem solving and a drive to see things through completion. I have a great eye for detail, couples with the ability to communicate at all levels. I am energetic and ambitious person who has developed a mature, responsible and analytical approach to any task that I undertake.

I am a highly motivated and adaptable person. I value working as part of a team or I can work on my own without supervision. I am a quick learner and I work with a flexible approach. I am confident working in a challenging and demanding environment and I work with a high level of enthusiasm with excellent organisational and planning skills. I have strong team management experience and I strive on good customer service. I have experience working with a diverse range of people.

A vastly experienced, highly trained and versatile Engineering Manager and Technician, with proven supervisory and communication skills. Capable of maintaining a wide range of engineering equipment and systems, to high standards with an acute awareness of Health & Safety. Able to maintain a sense of humour and achieve effective results when working in adverse conditions. A strong team member, but also able to work independently, displaying initiative and tenacity. Capable of orchestrating policy and procedural improvements, engaging all parties and delivering added value resulting in quantifiable financial and efficiency savings.

An extremely well-motivated, degree level qualified Professional Engineer - with extensive expertise in Vehicle Workshop Construction, Remote Camp Operations, Fleet Management, HSE Management, Operations Management, Integrated Logistic Support Processes, Commercial Contracts, Project Management, HR Administration, Instructional Techniques and High Level Budgets. A flawless decision maker accustomed to working under very challenging conditions on own initiative or part of a dynamic and committed team whilst on operations in conflict areas and when working commercially. Excellent supervisory qualities and people skills developed whilst working in the commercial sector at management level and when serving in the British Army as a Senior Technical Warrant Officer (First Class) on global commitments.

Former Army officer (Lieutenant Colonel), age 55, Army Staff College qualified, educated as a technical generalist at Masters level. UK and international experience in programme / project management, and business development in a technical environment. An effective communicator with excellent analytical ability. Briefs to senior (ministerial and board) levels; offers confident and credible engagement. System level thinker, linking doctrine to requirements to system capability solutions. UK MOD capability customer and DE&S experience. Civilian career includes Thales UK Land Systems in BD technical sales role. 4+ years living and working in Saudi Arabia: MOI project technical advisor (2012), Saudi private sector defence programme management role (2013-16), associate director in Security Sector (2016-17).

I am an honest, hardworking individual with an 8-year military career who is looking to embark upon a new career in the engineering sector. I have a number of skill areas including; risk management, composure whilst working under pressure, people management and practical problem solving. I am dedicated and have a strong work ethic, both for working in a team and independently. In my personal life I am also practical as I enjoy dismantling and rebuilding various parts of my motorbike, together with DIY. Alongside my qualifications, I think this shows that I have a genuine passion and interest in engineering and hope that you will allow me the pleasure of proving what an asset I could be to your Company.

I have served 7 years in the Royal Signals as a Radio Relay Operator, since leaving the army I have worked in various roles within the telecoms industry. My roles have included commissioning fibre multiplexors for Nortel, to installing steel face frames to SSE towers, to rigging and commissioning microwave radios for all of the UK cellular providers, I am a hard working individual who is currently looking for new opportunities either in the UK or overseas.

Job focused and performance driven I believe in doing the job well.

I am an innovative and results driven Civil Engineer with particular expertise in construction management and the coordination of projects as well as the ability to achieve challenging targets in terms of budget, quality, safety and timescales. I am extremely commercially astute and business-focused and have acquired and strengthened a broad repertoire of technical skills throughout my career, having worked for the Ministry of Defence and more recently a company specialising in commercial inspection and facilities management. In each of my positions, my drive, application and strong project management skills have seen me oversee the delivery of competent work in accordance with issued instructions. I am constantly on the lookout for opportunities to improve and streamline processes, and improve and enhance practices to drive workload progression. My technical skills are augmented by my leadership and communicative capacities and my focus on driving performance improvements. I have a successful track record in motivating others and encouraging task ownership to achieve cohesive and efficient teams. The interpersonal skills that underpin my success in staff engagement and management are also fundamental to my ability to cultivate strong and productive working relationships with management. My technical and leadership strengths are rounded out by my organisational skills and my ability to see the big picture when planning, whilst maintaining a fine focus on the detail. I am now looking for a challenging permanent role, in an organisation in which I make a valuable and significant contribution.