TacISR APM

A vacancy has arisen for a Sqn Ldr or Flt Lt (Any Profession) to serve as Shadow Mk 2 Assistant Programme Mgr at Air Command, High Wycombe on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of being not before 02 June 2025.

Working in Air Capability Tactical Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (Air Cap Tac ISR) as part of the Shadow Mk 2 team, the Assistant Programme Mgr (APM) will:

• Develop the Business Case and synthetic training options for a Shadow Mk 2 UK Full Flight Simulator (FFS) capability and mission system simulator.
• Deliver the Shadow Mk 2 UK FFS and Mission System synthetic training URDs, strategies & Capability Concept Demonstrator.
• Deliver the Shadow Mk 2 UK-based Full Flight Simulator
• Develop the approvals document set for Mission Simulator enhancements and ongoing support.
• Manage the development and introduction to service of an Electronic Flight Bag for Shadow Mk 1 and Mk 2.
• Coordinate the security accreditation of the Pg via the new Secure by Design process.
• Assist the Programme Mgr in the management of the programme, liaising with DLOD owners and other Stakeholders as required.

• Must either have been, or currently be, a Sqn Ldr or Flt Lt (Any Profession)
• Or
• For SO3 posts, RAF Warrant Officers & Master aircrew may be considered suitable in accordance with AP3392 Vol 7 Part 1.

• Previous staff tour experience.
• Applicants will ideally have recent or current Programme Management experience.

A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s last 3 appraisal reports for aviators or 4 appraisal reports for officers.  Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to:

Name: Flt Lt C Miskelly

E-Mail: christopher.miskelly905@mod.gov.uk

Applications.  Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV (to include copies of last 3/4 appraisal reports as required) should be sent to:

Post Sponsor: Flt Lt C Miskelly - christopher.miskelly905@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 02 May 2025 and interviews will take place shortly afterwards.

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

The appointment is on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 1 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 must be attested before their 61st birthday. However, suitably qualified personnel may be considered but a waiver must be sought from SO1 Res Spt prior to interview.

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 Professions 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 the Royal Air Force Reserves if an appropriate Professions advisor can be identified to sponsor the applicant.  The relevant Profession’s advisor 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, Profession and ensure this MWT is compatible with the post sponsor’s proposed start date, prior to applying.

Admin Discharge.  Ex-service candidates who have been administratively discharged through the KR1027 process will have their applications rejected as they are not eligible to join the RAF Reserves in accordance with AP 3391.

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 and MMP116 - Re-employment. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment’ on Commutation and, for those leaving on a ‘preserved’ pension, the Resettlement Grant.

Transition between TCoS.  Personnel taking this appointment from other TCoS should consider the impact on any accrued entitlements, such as leave, resettlement etc and should seek specialist guidance where required as certain entitlements are TCoS specific and may not be retained or transferred on transition between TCoS. 

Flexible Working Arrangements.  In accordance with the Flexible Working (FW) Policy, Reserve personnel can 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(LC/HC)/ADC TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB.