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6 SQN FLIGHT OC

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2043401
OF-2 - Lt - Capt RM - Capt - Flt Lt
Flight Lieutenant

14/11/2022, 23:55 

February 2023
5 years
Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Army
Any
Any
RAF Digby
Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Flight Lieutenant, Any Profession to serve as 6 Sqn Cyber Reserve Flight OC (Ops) at 6 (CR) Sqn, (90 Signals Unit), RAF Digby on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 13 February 2023 or earlier subject to candidate’s status. 

The Flight OC Ops is responsible to OC 6(CR)Sqn for the operational efficiency of all Cyber Reserve Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and for the maintenance of morale, welfare and discipline of their subordinates and the Sqn as a whole. 

OC Cyber Reserve Operations also has specific operational responsibility as follows: 

  • Ensuring that 6 Sqn manpower and equipment resources are available and adequate to meet tasking requirements, including recruitment activities, and working weekends.
  • The operational management of 6 Sqn personnel to meet IA/DCO requirements. Liaising with 6 Sqn Adj for all logistical support to tasks.
  • Planning, co-ordination and execution of D-CPT upskilling engagement and the D-CPTs Cyber Exercise programme.
  • Production, vetting and dissemination of all 6 Sqn reports.
  • Provision of 6 Sqn input and attendance at DCO planning meetings (Air CyISOC) in support of Defensive Cyber Operations.
  • Maintaining liaison with higher authorities, such as 90SU, RAF Digital, HQ Air Cmd, and PJHQ on all Operational and 6 (CR) Sqn matters. Establishing and maintaining links with external agencies as required to support the DCO Strategy.
  • Undertaking employer engagement responsibilities and develop working relationships with extant employers.
  • Completing performance appraisals for 6 Sqn.
  • Tracking and reporting of tasking and other performance indicators as required for upward reporting and maintenance of Sqn plans.
  • Managing and coordinating the Sqn ConOps and annually reviewing all Sqn Orders.
  • Undertaking tasks as detailed by OC 6 (CR) Sqn.

Must either have been, or currently be, a Flight Lieutenant, Any Profession.

OR 

For SO3 posts, RAF Warrant Officers & Master Aircrew who have already passed an OASC Commissioning Suitability Interview may be considered eligible in accordance with AP3392 Vol 7 Part 1 and Reserves Administrative Instruction 20. 

  • The successful applicant will be required to hold DV clearance.

  • Ability to interpret and translate customer requirements into operational capabilities.
  • Experience of Cyber Security Operations

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

Name: Sqn Ldr Cathy Saveker (cathryn.saveker267@mod.gov.uk)

Tel: 01526 327531 

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

WO Tony Mayoh
6 (CR) Sqn
RAF Digby
Lincoln
LN4 3LH

anthony.mayoh497@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 14 November 2022.

Interviews will take place week commencing 05 December 2022.

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 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. 

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 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.

 

This opportunity is closed to applications.