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SO3 ASSURANCE

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
1890687
OF-2 - Lt - Capt RM - Capt - Flt Lt
Flight Lieutenant

31/03/2023, 23:55 

May 2023
5 years
Royal Air Force
Any
Any
RAF Cranwell
Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Flt Lt – Any Profession- to serve as SO3 Assurance at RAF Cranwell on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 1 May 2023 (or earlier).

As SO3 Assurance you will be part of the RAF Cranwell Total Safety Centre (TSC) team supporting the HoE for all DH-facing safety issues.  You will be part of a dynamic team within the TSC dealing with a variety of tasks, including safety incidents and issues in order to provide Total Safety support to the HoE.

Task Requirements.  The SO3 Assurance role encompasses, but is not limited to, the following tasks and responsibilities:

  • Act as the focal point for all TSC Assurance activity within the HoE’s AoR, (predominantly Air, Functional where required).
  • Day to day management of the Defence Aerodrome Assurance Frameworks (DAAF) for RAF Cranwell, RAF Barkston Heath, and RAF Woodvale.
  • Prepare, organise, and conduct periodic DAAF reviews.
  • Conduct all 1st Party Assurance for the DAAFs.
  • Work closely with Air Safety Teams of lodger units at RAF Cranwell – in particular within 3 FTS and 6 FTS ASTs.
  • Liaise as needed with personnel conducting 2nd and 3rd Party Assurance Visits within the HoE’s AOR.
  • Briefing the Aerodrome Operator’s AO and other Stn Execs on matters identified through assurance activity.
  • Provide advice to Units regarding the most appropriate means for achieving regulatory compliance.
  • Liaise closely with Units, Sqns and Sections within the AOR, visiting where required to provide a visible assurance presence and briefings, and to encourage best practice.
  • Work collaboratively with the SFSO, SEMSCo and WO TSC as part of the Safety team including covering any periods of absence where needed.
  • Monitor ASIMS/FSIMS and other sources of assurance information in order to trigger assurance activity as required.
  • Attend the full range of assurance related
  • Carry out any additional duties as directed by OC TSC.
  • Eligible for Stn duties – Orderly Officer, Post-Crash Management Incident Officer (PCMIO).
  • Must either have been, or currently be, a Flt Lt – Any Profession - in accordance with AP 3393 Vol 7.
  • Working knowledge of the RAF Air Safety environment.
  • Working knowledge of ASIMS/FSIMS, as well as Occurrence Safety Investigations.
  • Working knowledge of the RAF Functional Safety Environment.
  • Completed the following MAA courses- OI/ORG/FSOC and APMCIO.

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: Sqn Ldr J Ashcroft

Tel: Skype +44 3001519553 

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

Sqn Ldr John Ashcroft, RAF Cranwell, John.ashcroft872@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 31 March 2023 and interviews will take place week commencing 10 April 2023.

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 (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, 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 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, 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 is unlikely that any accommodation will be available at Cranwell.

This opportunity is closed to applications.