TOC ASOS 8

A vacancy has arisen for a SAC ASOS (FO) to serve as Tactical Operations Centre (TOC) Operations Specialist at RAF Lossiemouth on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) (FTRS(LC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 06 December 2021 or earlier if circumstances permit. 

The TOC Operations Specialist will be responsible through the Air and Space Operations Manager (ASOM) for a variety of mission planning and flying programme support tasks. Primarily, the Operational Specialist will ensure that the provision of relevant and up to date information is available to the Front-Line Flying Sqns to achieve their mission.

Responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the provision of all relevant up-to-date information and documentation relating to Mission Planning, through liaison with MSS, AIDU and SPFS.
• Maintaining a close link with other flying sqns, Station Ops, ATC and Station A5 Cell to facilitate the efficient passage of information relevant to P-8A operations.
• Maintain STARS throughout the day: promulgate currencies, changes, action records of flights and distribute the daily / weekly flying programme.
• Display all relevant aeronautical information such as Meteorological data, NOTAMs, Royal Flights, RAIM and Maritime data.
• Engage with Station A5 and other external agencies to confirm, amend and cancel airspace, book diversions, request and close down Low-Level areas on CADS.
• Preparing navigational bags and associated equipment for aircrew, including the monitoring of documentation.
• Other duties as directed by ASOM.

• Must either have been, or currently be an SAC ASOS (FO) (or former TG9 FOA/FOM)
• Human Factors – if not already qualified, the successful applicant is to undertake the course within 2 months of commencing employment

• MilPlanner Training (however this training will be provided to the successful applicant if required)

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: Sqn Ldr Victoria Quinlan – OC TOC

Mil: 95161 5540

Civ: 01343 811540

Email: Victoria.quinlan254@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:

Reserve Coordination Officer

RAF Lossiemouth

Morayshire

IV31 6SD

Janet.logan662@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 13 August 2021.

Unless already enlisted in the Reserve Air Forces the successful applicant will be required to be enlisted in the RAFR 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 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 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(LC) TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB. However, it should be noted that accommodation at RAF Lossiemouth is limited and availability is not guaranteed for those on FTRS (LC) TCoS.