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ASOTF Trainer

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2134292
OR-6 - PO - Sgt
Sergeant

04/07/2022, 23:55 

December 2022
3 Years
Royal Air Force
TG7 - Air & Space Operations
Air and Space Operations Manager , Air and Space Operations Specialist
RAF Shawbury
Shropshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Sergeant (ASOS / ASOM) to serve as ASOTF Trainer at RAF Shawbury on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 01 December 2022.

You are directly responsible to FS ASOTS for complying with the DCASO Training Quality Manual (TQM), Supervisory Care Directive (SCD), DCASO Wing Orders and elements of the Space and Battlespace Management Orders.  Additionally:

  • You are responsible for managing the roster in accordance with course requirements and staffing in a fair and best practice method.
  • You are to compile the ASOSC and FORC programmes. This includes booking the arrivals process, external speakers, and reacting to any necessary changes.
  • You are to manage a training plan and training priorities in liaison with SNCO IC Trg for all instructional training.
  • You are responsible for close liaison with the Wg TM with regard to the yearly planner. You are to have regular meetings to discuss all planned courses and events.
  • You are responsible for providing the CoC with staffing figures when staffing support requests are received from external sources. Conduct regular forecasts of the roster to determine staffing will meet output.  Highlight immediately to the CoC any forecast staff shortfalls.
  • You are responsible in all matters to FS ASOTS for the administration of all courses delivered across ASOTS.
  • You are to ensure all course Joining Instructions and Administration Orders are prepared, amended as required and distributed as necessary in a timely manner.
  • You are to compile the monthly F540 and F120 with accurate ASOTS statistics in a timely manner.
  • Act as a mentor to all ASOTS subordinates and peers providing them with course assistance as required.
  • Your dress and deportment are to be of the highest standards at all times, ensuring that both you and your trainees adhere to AP1.
  • On completion of the initial training course, you will pass a standards’ check after 3 months and every 6 months thereafter (one theory or practical and one simulator). You will remain current in all qualified disciplines, maintaining flexibility to assist with planning and management of any ASOTS training tasks.
  • Ensure that all ASOTS protectively marked material is secure, properly registered, and periodically checked.
  • Promote and adhere to the CI process detailed in the DCASO TQM including the instigation of CPD and encourage innovative thinking.
  • Must either have been, or currently be, a Sergeant – ASOM/ASOS.
  • Flight Operations or Aerospace Systems PhII Training Course (FOAC/FOSC/BTT/ASSC)
  • Defence Trainer Course (DTTT/DTC)
  • Air & Space Operations Training Flight Induction Cse (ASOTFIC)
  • Diversity & Inclusion Training
  • DBS Clearance
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • D1 (Minibus) Driving Licence
  • Mobile Team Challenge Trainer
  • Coaching and Mentoring Course
  • EDIA
  • FIFI Facilitator
  • SpLD Advisor
  • Risk Assessor

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

WO C.J Marriott WO ASOTS

Tel: 01939 250351 Ext 7479

Applications.  Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV (to include copies of last 3 appraisal reports as required) should be sent to:

Marriottc753@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 04 July 2022 and interviews will take place week commencing 11 July 2022.

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 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 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.

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, 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 Shawbury. Please liaise with the Post Sponsor for further details.

This opportunity is closed to applications.