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SO2 AIR SAFETY

Vacancy summary

Joint
2147243
OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr
Lieutenant-Commander, Major, Squadron Leader, Major (RM)

24/07/2022, 23:55 

36 months
Toby.Moore335@mod.gov.uk
Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Army, Royal Marines
Any
Any
RNAS Yeovilton, Yeovil
Somerset
United Kingdom
FTRS - Home Commitment

Vacancy detail

Subject to formal establishment, a vacancy will arise for a OF3 to serve as SO2 AIR SAFETY at RNAS YEOVILTON on FTRS(HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of START DATE.

Responsibilities:

Act as FIND Pan-platform Safety Advisor to the Delivery Duty Holder for Wildcat and Gazelle aircraft (and Dauphin N3 from Apr 21).

For active risk management and mitigation strategies for all individual and compound risks; alert DDH to any areas that are not ALARP or Tolerable. This includes the management and archiving of evidence in support of decisions to produce a clear auditable trail. He will advise the DDH on all matters that may require elevation to the Operational Duty Holder (ODH) level.

Manage the individual platform Air Safety Officers and Defence Aviation Error System Managers to deliver the Air Safety processes and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant MAA Regulatory Articles.

Edit and maintain the FIND Air Safety Management Plan on behalf of the DDH. He is also responsible for the distribution and publicity of the document. This also includes the interpretation and incorporation of MAA RI & Regulatory Notices (RNs) and follow-on processes.

To the Delivery Duty Holder (DDH)/Senior Operator (SO) for the coordination of all Air Safety activities within the AoR. He is to have direct access to the DDH/SO. Due to the nature of the duties undertaken by these individual, supplementary tasks are not to be delegated to this post. The CoC are responsible for nominating a deputy for periods of extended absence.

To assist in the Organisation of Station/Regiment/Unit Air Safety days and Flight Safety Meetings. Air and Flight Safety Meetings are to be held in accordance with the FIND Battle Rhythm (see FIND ASMP for details). 

To promote a positive Air Safety Culture across the 1st Aviation Brigade Combat Team FIND AOR.

To liaise directly with JHC, CHF, WMF, Royal Navy Flight Safety Centre, the Army Avn Stds Flight Safety Team, RAF Flight Safety and if appropriate, the MAA on all Air Safety matters of a non-contentious nature.

For all aspects of Air Safety data analysis and the production of statistical reports on all incidents utilising Air Safety Information Management System (ASIMS) occurrence management system and other available data sources. He is also responsible for the publication of lessons identified during the DASOR analysis.

For ensuring that FIND personnel are suitably trained to assume Air Safety roles.

 

Must be an OF3 of any AVIATION specialisation. OF2 applicants with a recommend for the next higher rank in their most recent OJAR will be considered.

OF4 applicants, if successful, will only be paid as and wear the rank of OF3.

Must be serving as a member of the Reserve Forces or have served with the Regular Forces.

Flight Safety Officers Cse

ASIMS 3 DLP Cse

Effective Error Management training

Risk Management training (to include BowTie Risk Analysis & MASRAMP)

Pilot/Crewman, Engineer, Ground or ATC considered if SQEP in Air Safety

ICSC(M/L or A)


 

Candidates should follow the application process for their service.

Royal Navy Applicants should follow the RN Application process.

Army Applicants should follow the Army Application process.

Royal Air Force Applicants should follow the RAF Application process.

The start date for this position is ASAP

This is to be a permanent staff appointment within 1st Avn BCT FIND HQ.  Given the often complex, Air Safety JHC and MAA requirements, it is essential that the candidate is familiar with the Air Safety environment and is diligent, proactive and appreciates the broader tri-Service / 4 worlds Air Safety perspective.  There is often a necessity for a detailed understanding of flying procedures and cockpit interaction so aircrew is preferred, but it could also be suitable for Engineer, Ground or ATC officers with the appropriate SQEP.

This opportunity is closed to applications.