TOC WSO Trainer 1

A vacancy will arise for a Flight Lieutenant (WSO (Any ISR) or Pilot (Any ISR) to serve as TOC WSO Trainer at RAF Lossiemouth on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of being not before 17 November 2026.

The TOC WSO Trainer will be responsible through OC Tactical Operations Centre (TOC) for a variety of training and assurance tasks within the TOC. Primarily, the TOC WSO Trainer will ensure that all personnel are adequately trained and SQEP for their position at home and whilst deployed.

Responsibilities will include:

• Support Flt Cdr Training TOC Training Team and fill the role of TOC Trainer 1 within the TOC.
• Manage the arrival of all new staff assigned to the TOC.
• Delivery of initial training to personnel assigned to the TOC.
• Act as an LSO and STARS Unit Administrator.
• Working with TOC section leads to coordinate continual review of methods and procedures to ensure best practices are identified and implemented.
• Identifying any requirements for, and ensuring implementation of, continuation training for TOC personnel.
• Representing the TOC at Trg DLoD WGs and other relevant training meetings, providing SME advice to identify training risks, and providing appropriate training solutions.
• Provide OC TOC with assurance that the training requirements and standards have been achieved.
• Other duties as directed by OC TOC.

Must either have been, or currently be, a Flight Lieutenant - WSO (ISR) or Pilot (ISR), Captain (equivalent Profession), Lieutenant (Equivalent Profession)

Or

For SO3 posts, RAF Warrant Officers & Master Aircrew may be eligible to apply in conjunction with an OASC application iaw AP3392 Vol 7 Part 1 and IBN 60/25.

• Defence Train the Trainer – if not already qualified, the successful applicant is to undertake the course within 6 months of commencing employment.
• Previous MPA experience.
• Command experience.
• LSO qualified.
• STARS Unit Admin experience.
• Defence Workplace Trainer.
• Air Instructors Course.
• Previous experience of MD MSS.

A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s last 3 (for aviators)/4 (for officers) appraisal reports and other evidence as appropriate.  Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to:

Name: Sqn Ldr Steven Hilditch – OC TOC

Mil: 95161 7829

Civ: 01343 817829

Email: steven.hilditch637@mod.gov.uk

Applications.  Candidate applications should as a minimum, comprise of a maximum 2-page CV, and copies of last 4 appraisal reports (as required). Where candidates have been out of military service and / or have additional civilian SQEP relevant for the role, they should include evidence including qualifications, references, civilian appraisals as deemed appropriate, for use by the Selection Board, and should be sent to:

Reserve Coordination Officer

RAF Lossiemouth

Morayshire

IV31 6SD

Email: caroline.derbyshire-laing634@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 30 September 2026 and interviews will take place shortly after.

Unless already commissioned in the Reserve Air Forces the successful applicant will be required to be commissioned in the Royal Air Force Reserves 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 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 must be attested before their 61st birthday. However, suitably qualified personnel may be considered but a waiver must be sought from SO1 Res Spt prior to interview.

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.

Applicants of an equivalent substantive rank from sister Services may apply but will only be accepted into the Royal Air Force Reserves if an appropriate Professions advisor can be identified to sponsor the applicant: this position will not be offered on promotion to sister Services.  The relevant Profession’s advisor 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, Profession and ensure this MWT is compatible with the post sponsor’s proposed start date, prior to applying.

Joint Medical Employment Standards. The post is non deployable, non-safety critical, does not involve operational support activity and is sedentary in nature. IBN 94/24 applies.

Admin Discharge.  Ex-service candidates who have been administratively discharged through the KR1027 process will have their applications rejected as they are not eligible to join the RAF Reserves in accordance with AP 3391.

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, Reserve personnel can 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/HC)/ADC TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB. However, due to a severe shortage, it is unlikely that accommodation will be available at RAF Lossiemouth.