During his time in the RAF, he has completed two operational deployments to Cyprus and a various amount of exercises supporting flying operations overseas. Kieran has had the honour of representing the RAF twice as a flag bearer at Wembley Stadium supporting his beloved Newcastle United in their cup final. Alongside his role, he has been actively involved in RAF sport, winning multiple football leagues and cup competitions with his station.
What Kieran remember the most about Shotton Hall is the friend he made for life. All of his closest friends today are people who he spent his school days with and they were very influential in helping him follow the career path he was aiming for.
The highlight of Kieran's life so far would be his passing out parade from RAF basic training. He believes this is the most memorable moment as says it "was such a feeling of accomplishment at such a young age and to see the proud faces of my mam, dad and sister for the first time in 3 months really made me realise what I had achieved".
Kieran says that Shotton Hall was very beneficial as it helped him develop a strong sense of structure and routine. Deadlines, exams and expectations taught him how to stay organised, work under pressure and remain accountable for his performances. These habits naturally aligned with the structured and disciplined environment of the RAF.
Kieran says that he has many future plans and ambitions in mind. He said: " I see myself as a very ambitious person but as of the near future, I am aiming to be promoted to Corporal as soon as possible through hard work and dedication to my job. Furthermore, a big ambition for myself is to travel the world, I would like to visit and explore as many countries as possible. Overall, I am aiming to having a long, successful career in the RAF, progressing through the ranks and enjoying every moment I possibly can whilst I have the opportunity to do so".