Jason V.

I started of in a warehouse and now a Ground-crew specialist in Army

My reason for leaving warehouse work was for a better future and a complete change in day to day work. As you can imagine warehouse work is in one location day in day out, so i joined the Army i got a better future, gained qualifications I didn't have and have travelled to numerous amount of different countries. being able to do my job and gain qualifications travel the world working or doing adventure training. adventure training is great fun, I have walked mountains, done rock climbing and one of my favourite is skiing in France, which is another opportunity the Army gave me and I am working towards becoming a ski instructor.

I am a Corporal in the Army Air Corps engagement team

I now work with a small team travelling around the United Kingdom engaging with members of the public who may also be interested in the army and share my experiences, help them with any questions or concerns about the army and pointing them in the right direction if they are interested in joining.

Working for the Army and travelling.

Working for the Army has gave me more confidence, qualifications and experiences I most defiantly wouldn't of gained from working in a warehouse. With my job I have travelled all over the UK, and other countries such as, Belgium, Falklands, America, Africa, Norway, Oman, France. I have also done mountain walking, skiing, caving, rock climbing, mountain biking and Kayaking with the Army for Adventure training.

Try something you would have never tried before anything is reachable

When I first applied for the Army I knew I could better my qualifications and travel around the world, but never knew I could gain so much more, for example I would have never of said in 10 years time I want to be a skiing instructor, but the Army has given me that experience and helped me work towards it.

Promotion

Promotion in the Army. When you start to promote in the Army its not just about earning more money or having rank over other people its what you do as a leader, I most enjoy helping others to develop themselves to become a better leader for when they promote. If you help someone who then promotes its a great feeling.