What Rank Would You Earn in the Royal Canadian Air Force?

By: Heather Cahill

5 Min Quiz

Image: Wiki Commons by Petty Officer 1st Class Shannon Renfroe

About This Quiz

The Royal Canadian Air Force is an important branch in the Canadian Armed Forces. Becoming an official branch of the military in the 1920s, it was the start of a force that takes care of us from the skies. You could say that they're angels with the wings of a plane! Ever thought about a career with the Royal Canadian Air Force? Now is your chance to find out what rank you would hold.

From Brigadier General to Command Chief Warrant Officer, there are many positions to be filled in the Air Force. Some are lower level, but they're just as important as every other high-level position. Each rank takes many important skills and attitudes that make the branch work. Everyone plays a big part in keeping the country safe. In the Air Force, you'll have to work closely with the other branches of the military as well. You have to be ready for anything when you take a position here!

If you've ever considered joining the Air Force, then you've probably done your share of research into what type of person you need to be. Now we'll help you figure out which rank would suit you best. Take the quiz to find out!

Being part of the military usually requires you to be part of a team. Are you a team player?

Not really

Not usually, but I am when it's most important.
Almost all of the time

I'm absolutely a team player. I have to be!

Are you good at handling criticism?

I'm pretty good with taking it.

I can take constructive criticism.
It depends on what about me is being criticized.

I am not good with criticism.

Do you like meeting new people or are you satisfied with the people you know?

I don't like meeting new people.

I like meeting a few new people now and then.
I don't mind it, but it's not my favorite.

I'm all about meeting new people.

What would you say that you are most passionate about?

I'm passionate about working hard.

I'm passionate about my future.
I'm passionate about making a difference and teaching.

I'm passionate about helping others.

The Air Force can require some traveling. How do you feel about traveling?

I love to travel and see new things.

I don't mind a little bit of traveling.
It's not my favorite thing to do.

I try not to if I can help it.

Everyone has their "thing." Which of the following is a hobby that you would be interested in taking up?

Storm chasing

Surfing
Snowboarding

Parachuting

Do you consider yourself to be a passionate person?

Not really

I'm not the most passionate person.
Most of the time, yes

I am as passionate as one can be!

You've done something wrong! How do you handle it?

I fix my mistake and make it my mission to do better next time.

I fix my mistake and apologize.
I ask someone if they wouldn't mind fixing it up for me.

I fix it.

Which of the following subjects did you excel at in school?

Science

Geography
Math

English

Animals can be quite similar to us in many ways. If you were an animal, which one would you be?

Deer

Zebra
Bear

Wolf

What makes you the proudest to be Canadian?

The beauty of our country

Our helpfulness
The spirit of our country

Our people

You never really know your limits until you try. How do you test yourself?

I'm always studying to make myself better.

I try to gauge how well I'm doing by watching others around me.
I see if I can keep up with the recruits.

I don't really test myself.

Are you the type to go on an adventure or would you be more likely to stay at home?

I love a good adventure.

I don't mind a good adventure now and then.
Once in a blue moon, I'll go on one with some friends.

I'm more of a homebody.

Which of the following is something that you would say is the best thing about you?

I have an open mind.

I am hardworking.
I am great at mentoring others.

I am really helpful.

A little empathy goes a long way. Are you sensitive to the feelings of others?

I sometimes overlook other's feelings.

It's not my strong point.
Yes, I work to make sure I'm being considerate of them.

I try to be at all times.

When at work, do you like to have direction or give direction to others?

I don't mind a little bit of both.

I love to get direction from others.
I'm all about giving direction.

Usually, I give it, but I need it sometimes as well.

You would say that you're most skilled at which of the following?

My listening skills are impeccable.

I work great on a team.
I have good leadership skills.

I'm good at problem-solving.

When it comes to your friend group, are you the mastermind behind your plans or a supporting character?

I usually follow the leader.

I help to decide, but I'm definitely not the one who makes the final decision.
I'm always the one behind our plans!

Most of the time I do the deciding.

Which of the following would you say comes naturally to you?

Flexibility

Decision making
Communicating with others

Organization

You've forgotten to do something very important at work. How do you handle it from here?

I let the appropriate people know and tell them that I'll take care of it right away.

I tell someone about it as soon as I remember.
I keep it to myself and handle it internally.

I don't worry too much, but I get it done right away.

If you really don't feel like doing something, what do you do?

I don't force myself to do it at that moment.

I forget about and don't do it.
I do it when I have time.

I suck it up and do what I have to do.

How would your best friend describe you?

They would say that I'm a team player.

My friend would probably say that I'm dependable.
They'd say that I'm great at telling people what to do.

They would tell you that I have a lot of empathy.

Time for some R&R! Do you take vacations or do you try to skip them as much as you can?

Every day is a vacation for me.

I take them now and then.
I'm not too big on vacations, but I take them the odd time.

I don't take vacations. I like to stay at home.

You would say that the best way to spend time off is which of the following?

By myself

Attending an event
With friends

With family

When you go out on the town with some friends, what would you be most likely to do?

We would most likely go to a bar or a club.

We would go out for a nice dinner.
We'd meet for a coffee.

We'd spend it inside watching a movie.

Canadians have done some great stuff throughout the years. Which famous Canadian do you wish you could be more like?

Alexander Graham Bell

Peter Gzowski
Wayne Gretzky

Craig Kielburger

What type of people do you like to surround yourself with in your friend group?

I try to keep positive people around me.

For me, it's definitely those who give good advice.
I surround myself with anyone I think it sensible.

I keep people who are compassionate around me.

It's hard to choose just one beautiful place to visit. If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Thailand would be a beautiful place to experience.

I would visit Jamaica.
You would find me somewhere in the United States.

I'd visit England.

When you sit down to watch a movie, what genre do you usually go for?

Dramas are pretty great.

I love a good adventure.
I'm all about the action!

Definitely a romantic comedy.

Some live for them while others dread them. How do you feel about a challenge?

A challenge can only make me better.

I don't mind them.
I'm all for a great challenge.

I dread challenges.

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