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A vacancy has arisen for an AS1 – Gen Tech E to serve as  AS1 (T) Gnd Tech Elec at RAF Lossiemouth on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 28 September 2026 (or earlier/later, subject to candidate status).

This post is embedded within full time GTE and GTM Pers within GEF. In line with their colleagues, Pers will be required by their CoC to: 

• Undertake Ground Engineering tasks, carrying out scheduled and un-scheduled maintenance and rectification on ASE, MT and Airfield systems.
• Maintain Engineering standards and adhere to all Stn and Eng orders.
• Undertake associated duties to support the section including specified additional duty periods, such as “Duty Crew”.
• Be prepared to undertake duties, under Exercise or Operational conditions, away from their MOB.
• Maintain standards of dress and deportment in line with RAF Policy.
• Adhere to H&S, EP and E&D policy.

Must either have been, or currently be, an AS1 - Gen Tech E  

• CN2209 – Ground Technician Electrical trade course
• NSV Security Check
• BS7671 17th Ed IEE (minimum currency)
• NVQ Lvl 3 (or equivalent) electrical or mechatronic

• UK Driving Licence
• Familiarity with Typh ASE

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

Name: Chf Tech Roberts

James.Roberts238@Mod.Gov.UK

Tel: 01343 81 X7267

Applications.  Candidate applications should as a minimum, comprise of a maximum 2-page CV, and copies of last 3 appraisal reports. 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:

James.Roberts238@Mod.Gov.UK

The closing date for applications is 21 August 2026 and interviews will take place shortly afterwards.

Unless already enlisted in the Reserve Air Forces the successful applicant will be required to be enlisted 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 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 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.

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. This post is deployable and has safety critical elements and/or involves operational support activity and is not sedentary in nature. IBN 94/24 does not apply.

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.