DES AC GS

A vacancy has arisen for a Wg Cdr Engineer (AeroSystems) to serve as Head Equipment and Support the Aircrew at DE&S Abbey Wood, on Full Time Reserve Service (Full Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of  07 March 2022 (or earlier). 

• Head Equip and Support the Aircrew.
• As the Order Book Item owner of E&S the Aircrew, manage the equipment support budget against DE&S targets, and within a £10m financial delegation.
• Be aware of all safety risks of E&S Aircrew equipment, ensuring that relevant TAAs and Duty Holders are informed appropriately.
• Maintain oversight of the E&S Aircrew contract landscape, ensuring funded capability remains supported for spares and technical support.
• Build strong working relationships with all Comds to ensure that FLC requirements are understood and scrutinised and DE&S constraints are highlighted.
• Lead and manage the cross-functional team of E&S Aircrew, ensuring that clear priorities and direction are given.
• Manage all activities (pan-function) for the introduction of new Aircrew equipment to meet customer demand.
• Ensure that all activity is correctly scheduled, and that monthly variance and risk reporting is undertaken to inform the OC of performance.

• Must either have been, or currently be, a Wg Cdr Engineer (AS) or a Sqn Ldr Engineer (AS) eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3393 Vol 1 and AP 70008. All Promotions will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board.
• Duty Holder Air Safety Management Course

• Commanded at OF4
• Psc(j)
• CEng
• Held LoAA/LoAN, been a MilCAM or held Level K Aw Auth at OF4
• Airworthiness for Military Aircraft – Practitioner (AMAC-P)

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

Name: Wg Cdr S D Clarke, CM13, COS Pers, Air Command, RAF High Wycombe, HP14 4XN. Stuart.clarke854@mod.gov.uk

Tel: Skype +443001664606

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

Wg Cdr S D Clarke, CM13, COS Pers, Air Command, RAF High Wycombe, HP14 4XN. Stuart.clarke854@mod.gov.uk   

 he closing date for applications is 31 October 2021 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place week commencing 08 November 2021.

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 (Full 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 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. 

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 Branch & Trade 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 RAFR service if an appropriate branch/trade sponsor can be identified to sponsor the applicant.  Branch/trade sponsor 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, 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. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment on Commutation’. 

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. Personnel serving on FTRS(FC) TCoS are entitled to Single Living Accommodation (SLA) and Service Families Accommodation (SFA) as per Regular entitlements.