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Joint RAF QEAF Hawk Control

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2165199
OR-6 - PO - Sgt
Sergeant

27/01/2023, 23:55 

May 2023
5 years
Royal Air Force
Air & Space Ops
Any
RAF Leeming
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Sergeant to serve as SNCO Airfield and Exercise at RAF Leeming on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 15th May 2023 (or earlier, depending upon candidate status).

The successful applicant will be required to provide Air Operations support to station based and visiting aircraft in accordance with the Defence Aerodrome Manual and RAF Leeming Flying Order Book. Furthermore, the successful candidate will play an integral role within the Ex Support Plans team who are responsible for the coordination of stn based flying activity alongside large scale exercises. You are directly responsible to OC Ex Support Plans for the following tasks:

  • Deputise for the FS Ex Support Plans when required.
  • Opening/closing of the Ops building.
  • Provide career advice and appropriate guidance to all ASOS personnel employed within Stn Ops and Flt planning
  • Act as a focal point for all ASOS welfare and disciplinary issues.
  • Act as Stn Ops SHEP representative, inventory holder, and Building Custodian.
  • Ensuring the safe, timely and efficient conduct of mixed military and civilian air operations on the airfield at RAF Leeming.
  • Ensuring that an accurate, timely and efficient flow of information is maintained between all sections, both military and civilian, involved in delivering mixed military and civilian air operations at RAF Leeming.
  • Train as a Duty Ops Controller
  • Being conversant with all GASOs, CPs, IMP, Stn Orders, DAM, Sqn Orders, Flt Orders, and Ad Hoc Orders concerned with the safe conduct of air operations at RAF Leeming.
  • Assume any other tasks and duties as directed by OC Ops Sqn and OC Ex Support Plans.
  • Must either have been, or currently be, a Sgt or a Cpl, who is familiar with working in a busy airfield operations environment. Cpl’s who are eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 2 Leaflet 560 and AP 3376 Vol 1, will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board. 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.   
  • Q-FOSC/Q-ASSC or equivalent Ph2 for ASOS.
  • Significant knowledge and understanding of station operations
  • SHEP qualifications
  • Strong computer literacy and familiarity with SharePoint
  • Good interpersonal skills and an ability to mentor
  • Willing to challenge and invoke change when necessary
  • Flexible
  • Fork lift truck license
  • Civilian Driving Licence/FMT600

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

Name: Squadron Leader Sarah Lockhart

Email: sarah.lockhart773@mod.gov.uk

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

Sarah.lockhart773@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 27 January 2023 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place week commencing 07 February 2023.

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 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.

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) 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 Leeming.

This opportunity is closed to applications.