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Robert Jackson
ROBERT JACKSON
DOB: 29/06/1982
07595984114
rob_jackson36@yahoo.co.uk
www.linkedin.com/in/robert-jackson97bb0095
PERSONAL PROFILE
An adaptable and resourceful team player proven in highly fluid situations in multi-national
environments. Clear thinking and articulate, supportive, insightful and result focused approach.
Flexible self-starter possessing long range vision with the power to organise a job and carry it
through. Independent, determined with high standards of competence and performance.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
 Developed newly qualified crewmembers whilst in a high-pressure theatre of operation,
coached whilst operating an aircraft in a dynamic environment, successfully achieved
organisational goals and results.
 Delivered sustained manpower of over 50 personnel to a theatre of operation: co-ordinated
the objectives of senior leadership, interpreting stakeholder needs, optimised resources
through streamlined and planning: resulting in sustained operational capability during the
withdrawal from Afghanistan.
 Presented comprehensive capability brief to the Prime Minister and senior military and
government officials at short notice: Appraised current situation, answered questions
regarding ongoing issues, highlighted future risks: Achieved continued support at senior
levels for the deployment and an increase in time budgeted for training to offset risks.
 Represent the Royal Air Force on a role to role exchange with Australian counterparts,
delivered presentations, promoted the role of UK military, shared best practice and
engendered strong links between the two organisations.
CAREER HISTORY
Career to date spent as a member of the Royal Air Force. Served in various environments around
the world including Iraq, Afghanistan, North Africa, North America, Asia and Europe. Carrying out
the following roles:
Operations Manager 2015 - Present
 Managed, lead and coordinated over 60 operatives delivering sustained manpower to
ongoing military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria.
 Coordinated and facilitated ongoing training, career development and leave periods for the
above operatives.
 Established and maintained planning cycles over the short, medium and long term.
 Successfully managed rapidly changing situations, including shortages of manpower and
equipment.
 Effectively and efficiently integrated a different variety of requirements from senior military
and government personnel.

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Project Manager 2013 - Present
 Delivered with project team the planned return of military equipment and personnel in the
withdrawal from Afghanistan, the project successfully achieved this ahead of schedule.
 Organised an annual Ski championship for over 300 participants: initiated and secured
funding, co-ordinated logistics, ensured smooth running of event. The project was
successfully delivered and experienced increased participation over previous years.
Training Officer 2012 - Present
 Responsible for the instruction, demonstration, evaluation and award of competences
needed for personnel to operate an aircraft.
 Delivered training in both classroom and airborne environments, demonstrating strong
analytical, communicative and written skills, through reporting progress and refining future
training for personnel based on individual needs
 Accelerated the process by which these competencies were achieved by providing
individually refined training packages in order to effectively meet very strict operationally
driven time deadlines.
Logistic Officer 2006 - Present
 Responsible for the safe operation of a £250 million aircraft, with up to 138 passengers and
often dangerous or sensitive cargo in demanding and hostile environments.
 Demonstrated the ability to successfully plan complex aerial sorties
 Successfully exceeded role standards by maintaining a detailed knowledge of complex
aircraft engineering and mechanical systems.
 Liaised between various departments, coordinating large teams and made decisions in time
critical situations.
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS
 BA (Honours) English Literature, Law & Media Studies: 2/1 (2003)
 Prince 2 Foundation and Practitioner (2016)
 APMP (2016)
 Security clearance (SC)
 Comprehensive IT literacy
TRAINING
 CRM (Crew Resource Management)
 Risk Management
 Human Factors
 Aircrew Instructor (equivalent of AET: Award in Education and Training)
 Equality and Diversity
 Command, Leadership and Management (equivalent of ILM Level 5)
 First Aid in the office
LEISURE INTERESTS
 Keeping fit, member of local gym
 History
 Sport, particularly rugby, former player, now keen spectator
 Reading, classics/historical fiction, favourite authors Bernard Cornwell and Ken Follett
 Current affairs