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OC MSF

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
1993784
OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr
Squadron Leader

21/06/2022, 23:55 

August 2022
4 years
Royal Air Force
Air Operations
Systems
RAF Coningsby
Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Squadron Leader Air and Space Ops (Air Ops (S) to serve as OC Mission Support Flight at RAF Coningsby on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS) with a proposed start date being 8 August 2022 (or earlier depending upon candidate status).

Primarily the role is to oversee the provision of Operations Support to core Operational Conversion Unit outputs while also maintaining the welfare and mental resilience of Squadron personnel. OC MSF is also 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:  

  • Command, lead, train and develop Sqn MSF and Trg Spt in their support function to the sqn. 
  • Oversee the mission planning room resources, Unit Security and staff availability in order to meet the daily flying task. 
  • Management of the OPCON tracker and liaison with RAF Valley, IDT and TyFHQ on course allocation for students. 
  • Populate and maintain the Sqn tools for statistics and prepare the monthly stats for upward reporting. 
  • Handle all force generation requests to ensure the sqn can maintain its output whilst supporting wider RAF tasks.
  • Ensuring the Sqn business continuity plan is kept up to date and applicable. 
  • Must either have been, or currently be a Squadron Leader (Air Ops (S)) or a Flight Lieutenant (Air Ops (S)) 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. If an applicant has been out of full-time military service and is applying for a post on promotion, they will also need to send their civilian appraisals or equivalent to evidence recent skills, knowledge and experience to be considered by the Promotion Board.
  • Completed IOD 4/5
  • Staff Officer Experience
  • 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:

Contact Name: Major Valerio Cangiotti

Contact number: 01526347867

Email: valerio.cangiotti100@mod.gov.uk

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

Major Valerio Cangiotti

29 Squadron OC MSF

RAF Coningsby

Lincolnshire

LN4 4SY 

Email: valerio.cangiotti100@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 21 June 2022, and interviews (unless a promotion board is required) will take place week commencing 27 June 2022.

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 Chapter 16 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 Chapter 2 for an initial period of 4 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. 

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

This opportunity is closed to applications.