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AS TECH REG 2

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2066324
OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr
Squadron Leader

21/01/2022, 23:55 

November 2022
5 Years
Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Army
Air Operations
Control
Civil Aviation Authority, Gatwick
Surrey
United Kingdom
FTRS - Home Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Squadron Leader – Air Ops (C) – to serve as an Airspace Regulator at CAA House, Gatwick on Full Time Reserve Service (Home Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with a start date of being not before 14 November 2022.  

Airspace Regulation (Utilisation) (AR(U)) is a Civil Aviation Authority department that co-ordinates Unusual Aerial Activities throughout UK airspace. This post is as a military secondee within AR(U), working within a blended civilian/military team. The applicant must have knowledge of UK airspace, Air Traffic Management and relevant military and civil regulations.  

Responsible for:

Liaising with stakeholders, event organisers and crews to promulgate timely aeronautical information for air displays, flypasts and other activity to the wider-aviation community 

Co-ordination of airspace with ATC agencies and sponsors for major air displays and military exercises 

Notification, deconfliction and co-ordination of Unusual Aerial Activities within all areas of responsibility. Ranging from parachuting to Unmanned Air Systems approvals

Undertaking on-call duty to establish Emergency Restrictions of Flying within the UK. 

Within this role there will be an opportunity for a hybrid model of working with a possibility of extensively work remotely with the required civilian IT supplied.

•    Must either have been, or currently be, a Squadron Leader – Air Ops (C) – or a Flight Lieutenant – Air Ops (C) – if eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3393 Vol 1 and AP 7000. Promotion will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board.
•    Understanding of UK Airspace.
•    Strong communications skills and attention to detail.
•    Ability to negotiate and influence discussions tactfully and judiciously.
•    Ability to work independently
•    Staff experience
•    Experience of using Google Earth and or/other mapping products
•    Detailed knowledge of both Civil Airspace Regulations 

Applications.  Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV (to include copies of last 4 appraisal reports as required) should be sent to:

 Lt Cdr B Lippitt, CAA Aviation House, South Area, Gatwick Airport, RH6 0YR 

The closing date for applications is 21 January 2022. And interviews (unless prom board required) will take place week commencing 31 January 2022.

Applicant Considerations. Unless already commissioned in the Reserve Air Forces the successful applicant will be required to be commissioned in the RAFR with a liability for call-out for permanent service. 

The appointment is on Full Time Reserve Service (Home Commitment) TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 1 Chapter 16 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 Chapter 2 for an initial period of 5 years. 

Confirmation of appointment will depend on successful completion of a RAF Medical Board.  Personnel who do not meet the Age/Permanent Joint Medical Employment Standard (PJMES) may apply for the appointment but will only be considered subject to an executive waiver process on a case by case basis.

Candidates who have been out of regular or reserve service for more than 5 years may be considered for this appointment.  Prior approval must be sought from the relevant Branch & Trade Advisor to confirm current and past experience prior to being invited to interview. 

Applicants of an equivalent rank from sister Services may apply but will only be accepted into RAFR service if an appropriate branch/trade sponsor can be identified to sponsor the applicant.  Branch/trade sponsor approval must be agreed before the interview.

Regular Service Applicants.  Personnel currently serving in the Regular Royal Air Force should be mindful of the current Early Termination Minimum Waiting Time (MWT) for their respective Rank, Branch/Trade and ensure this MWT is compatible with the post sponsor’s proposed start date, prior to applying. 

Ex-service candidates who have been administratively discharged through the QR1027 process will have their applications rejected as they are not eligible to join the RAF Reserves in accordance with AP 3391 (Vol 3, Lft 207, Annex L, Para 1a)

Pension Issues.  Personnel who qualify for a service pension should take financial advice from Defence Business Services (DBS) Pensions Department on the effect that undertaking reserve service has on their pension (details can be found on the JPA splash screen). Additional guidance can also be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment on Commutation’. 

Flexible Working Arrangements. In accordance with the Flexible Working (FW) Policy, Reserves personnel are able to request FW arrangements with their line manager.  Any immediate FW requirements should be agreed with the line management at the interview stage. 

Individual Reinforcement Training (IRT) (Module 1) and RAF Fitness Test (RAFFT).  Reserve personnel are required to maintain currency in IRT and the RAFFT iaw the relevant TCoS.  The successful applicant will be expected to undertake IRT and the RAFFT within 6 months of commencing employment (if required). 

Annual Salary and Leave.  Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published for the reserve air forces.  Leave entitlement is detailed in JSP 760

Accommodation. Personnel serving on FTRS(HC)TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB.

Should a candidate be selected who has been out of the Service greater than 5 years, the recruitment pack will not be despatched until the Bespoke Training Form has been completed and endorsed by HQ 22 Trg Gp(Director General Training) and SO1 Reserves Support.

 

This opportunity is closed to applications.