3 Sqn Mentor

Subject to formal establishment amendment, a vacancy will arise for a Squadron Leader (Flying Branch) to serve as the 3 Squadron Mentor (formally Squadron Uncle) at RAF Coningsby on Full Time Reserve Service (Home Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS) with a proposed start date being 16 August 2021 or earlier if circumstances permit. 

The Squadron Mentor is responsible to Officer Commanding 3(Fighter) Squadron for a number of tasks to provide additional capacity amongst the Squadron flight commanders. Primarily the role is to maintain the welfare and mental resilience of Squadron personnel whilst also being responsible for the management of the Squadron in support to, and alongside, that already covered by other Squadron flight commanders. The position will also provide continuity for Squadron business by acting as the Deputy Squadron Commander and Senior Subordinate Commander when the Squadron deploys. 

Responsibilities will include: 

• Providing a first port of call welfare and pastoral care service across the Squadron.  
• Supporting home-based and deployed operations, providing particular assistance to the welfare support of Squadron personnel and their families. 
• Coordination of the Readiness and Preparation of all Squadron personnel assisted by Squadron management and HR.
• If appropriately qualified, providing supervision of flying in the role of RAF Coningsby Duty Commander Flying as required. 
• Acting as Squadron point of contact for Honorary Members, Squadron Affiliates and the 3(Fighter) Squadron Association. 
• Acting as the Squadron ambassador for all history-related business. 
• In conjunction with the relevant 1RO, supervising the professional development of Junior Officers on the Squadron.
• Provide guidance to ProjOs in arranging Force Development and Adventurous Training activities. 
• In consultation with the Squadron Warrant Officer assisting with Squadron ceremonial events.

Must either have been or currently be a Squadron Leader (Flying Branch) or, a Flight Lieutenant (Flying Branch) who is eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3393 Vol 1 and AP 7000. All promotions will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board.

Completed the IOD 4/5

Extensive Staff Officer Experience

Experience as a Fast-Jet Squadron Flight Commander

Completed the Flying Authoriser Course within the last 5 years

Completed Mental Health First Aider (MHFA) Adult or Armed Forces Course

Casualty Notification Officer / Visiting Officer qualified

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor/Practitioner qualified

Human Factors facilitator qualified

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

Squadron Leader David Griffiths

Civ - 01526 346633

Email: David.Griffiths603@mod.gov.uk

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

Squadron Leader David Griffiths

3(Fighter (Squadron) Executive Officer

RAF Coningsby

Lincolnshire

LN4 4SY 

Email: David.Griffiths603@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 22 May 21.

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 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 Branch & Trade 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 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’.

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(HC) TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB.

Essential competencies  

Must either have been or currently be a Squadron Leader (Flying Branch) or, a Flight Lieutenant (Flying Branch) who is eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3393 Vol 1 and AP 7000. All promotions will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board.