HQ TRG JNCO

A vacancy has arisen for a Cpl (Gnr) to serve as 2622 HQ TRG JNCO at 2622 Sqn RAF Lossiemouth on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 28 July 2025 (or earlier/later, subject to candidate status).

This JNCO Trg post is part of a team of four RAF Regiment instructors (2 x sgts and 2 x cpls) who train PTVR Gnrs and Phase 2 Gnr Trainees. Planning and training administration takes place during the week, with the bulk of training taking place at weekends. There is a requirement to work one and sometimes two weekends in a month, and to instruct up to twice a year on the RAuxAF Regt specialist trg cadres at RAF Honington. The responsibilities of this post are:

• Instructing Phase 2 / Qualified RAF Regt Reservists during training, including range activity.
  • To plan and prepare all Skill at Arms lessons including training aids to ensure the Sqn has adequate, serviceable, and current in date equipment.
  • To plan and prepare all CBRN lessons including training aids to ensure the Sqn has adequate, serviceable, and current in date equipment.
  • To plan and prepare all CQB lessons including training aids to ensure the Sqn has adequate, serviceable, and current in date equipment.
  • To plan and prepare all First Aid lessons including training aids to ensure the Sqn has adequate, serviceable, and current in date equipment.
  • Conduct Pre-FT and other tactical leadership and management instruction as required eg mil skills teams.
  • Assist at FP Trg Flt or on other 5 FP WG FEs with instructional /range management duties.
• To assist in the booking, planning, and execution of small arms ranges and dry trg exercises/areas.
• BPT deploy to support the Sqn and CRF in delivery of Annual Continuation Training and periods of RAuxAF Regt trg.
• To contribute to the Sqn marketing plan ISO RAF reserve recruitment.
• To maintain high standard of communications with Sqn RAF Regt Reservists regarding training across Defence-authorised social media.
• To help plan/organise Sqn adventure training opportunities.
• To effectively contribute towards innovative training development, fostering retention positive opportunities for all Sqn members.
• Book accommodation on training days / weekends for all Sqn members as requested.
• The maintenance of accurate training records of Sqn personnel, both hard and electronic copy.

• SAA (WI)
• DCCT Operator & Manager Level 1
• First Aid Instructor
• Counter CBRN Instructor
• Counter CBRN Assistant
• Team Medic
• CQB (I)
• CAT C (Man SV)
• ADR
• Authorised Representative
• SA (F) RMQ
• SA (N) RMQ
• SA(B) RMQ.
• SA (E) RMQ
• SA (M) RMQ
• DTc
• AD1

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

Name: FS K Philip FS Trg 2622 Sqn

Tel: 03001644814. Email:  Kenneth.philip486@mod.gov.uk

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

Flt Lt P Thornley Trg Off 2622 Sqn  philip.thornley462@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 28 March 2025 and interviews will take place week commencing 07 April 2025.

Unless already enlisted in the Reserve Air Forces the successful applicant will be required to be enlisted 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 3 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.

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) TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB. However, due to a severe shortage, it is unlikely that accommodation will be available at RAF Lossiemouth.