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RAuxAF Appointment Board at 602 (City of Glasgow) Sqn for a WO Part-Time Volunteer Reservist (PTVR) Vacancy

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2021/44
OR-9 - WO1 - WO/Macr
Warrant Officer

20/10/2021, 23:55 

January 2022
4 years
Royal Air Force
Any
Any
602 Sqn - Glasgow
Glasgow City
United Kingdom
RSDs - Reserve Service Days

Vacancy detail

An Appointment Board will be held at 602 Sqn on 1 Dec 21 for the purpose of selecting personnel for appointment to fill the Squadron Warrant Officer PTVR post which will become vacant on 22 Jan 22.

Primary duties include:

The successful applicant will be responsible to OC 602 Sqn, through the Sqn Executive Officer (ExO), for:

The maintenance of discipline amongst Sqn personnel.

Overseeing the performance and activities of all Sqn NCOs.

Bringing to the attention of ExO 602 Sqn any matter affecting the morale or welfare of any member of the Sqn.

Mentor Sqn SNCOs and offer advice and guidance to Sqn junior officers.

In conjunction with the UTO, lead the planning and preparation of Sqn parades, ceremonial, and Remembrance events.

As Sqn WO, you will be expected to complete the required 27 annual Reserve Service Days as a minimum; acceptance of the post of Sqn WO implies acceptance that additional RSDs are likely to be required.

Assocaited duties include:

Lead and engage with stakeholders on various events/activities to enhance both the reputation of the Sqn and the trades/branches within the Sqn.

Ensure sufficient personal preparation and all mandatory qualifications/targets are achieved in order to support the Whole Force Approach.

Supporting the OC, ExO and Sqn H&S in maintaining a safe working environment within 602 Sqn.

As instructed by your chain of command, provide any additional support to the Sqn and RAF as a whole.

As an integral member of the Sqn HQ, the successful applicant will be expected to work evenings and duty weekends, assist in the delivery of routine Sqn duty events, and participate in other Sqn activities as directed. 

  


Must either have been, or currently be a WO or a FS eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 2 Leaflet 560 and AP 3376 Vol 1. All Promotions will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board.

Have a current recommendation for promotion to fill an established vacancy in the rank of WO.

In accordance with AP3392 Vol 7 Pt 1 Chap 14 para 7, have completed HMLC or must be completed within 1 year of promotion.

Possess a good working knowledge of MoD IT packages (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Defence Gateway).

Possess excellent written, verbal, and presentational skills.

Hold a current UK Cat B (Car) Driving Licence.

Be prepared to travel on a regular basis to effectively achieve the mandates of the post.

 

Experience of Reserve polices and managing Reserve personnel.

Command experience. 

1st/2nd/3rd Party Audit qualifications/experience.

Have passed any prescribed trade examinations and any other training courses required or set by the competent authority.

Experience of working with partner agencies.

All Applicants will be pre-boarded by RFMC and then an Appointment/Promotion Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for these posts, based principally on an applicant’s last 3 Appraisal Reports which should be included in the application alongside a CV and covering letter.

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. Personnel 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.

Applications from suitably qualified personnel are required no later than 20 Oct 21

and should be addressed to:

Flt Lt James Martin

Executive Officer

602 (City of Glasgow) Sqn RAuxAF

155 Carmunnock Road

King’s Park

Glasgow

G44 5SS

Enquiries in respect of this vacancy should be made to Flt Lt Martin via e-mail: James.Martin292@mod.gov.uk

This opportunity is closed to applications.