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DSCOM SO3 Strat Mov Ops Delivery (Air)

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2140155
OF-2 - Lt - Capt RM - Capt - Flt Lt
Flight Lieutenant

05/01/2023, 23:55 

February 2023
2 Years
Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Army
Logistics
Any
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
United Kingdom
FTRS - Home Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Flight Lieutenant Logistics  to serve as DSCOM SO3 Strat Mov Ops Delivery – Air, at MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol on Full Time Reserve Service (Home Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 01 February 2023 (or earlier).

DSCOM plan, co-ordinate and execute the strategic deployment, sustainment and recovery of Forces in order to support operations.

SO3 Strat Move Ops Delivery Air will sit within the Strategic Base Outload (SBO) C2 HQ, which will enable the deployment and support to JF25 at the required pace and scale in accordance with Defence Planning Assumptions. The role involves planning, co-ordinating and delivering capability in support of emergent Defence Commitments. The role requires support to APTs and Task Plans in the collation, planning and execution of TransOps from DPEC Bids in order to successfully generate RAF Air Mobility assets in support of worldwide operations and exercises.

Responsibilities include:

  • Providing movements and airlift planning support to PJHQ, MOD, DE&S, FLCs, FMCCs and other sponsors.
  • Planning, maintenance and execution of the Air Mobility exercise and operational programme.
  • Planning, co-ordination and liaison with international civilian and military agencies and embassy staff iso aircraft movements, avoiding flow clashes and amending aircraft flow as necessary.
  • Planning, co-ordination and release of Trans-Ops tasking AT aircraft iaw international, crew and location specific restrictions.
  • Long term and strategic airlift planning input and ad-hoc tactical planning.
  • Liaison and consultation with the Air Mobility FHQ to ensure efficient use of available aircraft.
  • On call responsibilities in accordance with SO3 Airlift Ops manning plot.
  • Providing continuity and balance of focus between the Ops and Logistics (Movs) output.
  • Command and Control of WO/SNCO Strat Mov Ops Delivery (FTRS).

Must either have been, or currently be, a Flight Lieutenant (Logistics)

OR 

Must currently be an RAF Warrant Officer (TG 18) 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.

If an applicant has been out of full-time military service and is applying for a post on promotion, they will also need to send their civilian appraisals or equivalent to evidence recent skills, knowledge and experience to be considered by the Promotion Board.

Furthermore, personnel who cannot provide the minimum of 13 months service prior to reaching the Normal Retirement Age (NRA) may still apply and will be considered subject to the post sponsor securing a Conditional Extension of Service.

  • Knowledge and experience of support to Defence operations and movements coupled with working knowledge of civilian agencies.
  • Understanding of Defence Ops and Movement Logs
  • Ability to communicate via different platforms to varying ranks and seniorities.
  • Boeing Operating Controls (BOCS)
  • IOD 3 or legacy equivalent

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: Lt Col Chris Donoghue. Chris.Donoghue719@mod.gov.uk or Danielle Monaghan Danielle.Monaghan101@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:

Name: Lt Col Chris Donoghue. Chris.Donoghue719@mod.gov.uk or Danielle Monaghan Danielle.Monaghan101@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 05 January 2023.

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 2 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.

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 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, 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. There is no Service accommodation at Bristol Abbey Wood.

This opportunity is closed to applications.