MT MANAGER

A vacancy has arisen for a Sgt (Logs (MTD)) to serve as MT Manager at 611 Sqn RAuxAF, RAF Woodvale on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 14 February 2022 (or earlier, depending upon candidate status).

The post holder’s duties will include:

• Training, development and career management of all 611 Sqn TG6 Reservist personnel.  You will be expected to work a minimum of one weekend per month and provide wider training support as required on a multi-role Reserve Sqn. 
• Training, management and administration of all 611 Sqn reservists/staff general MT requirements and operations.
• Coordination of all MT conveyancing in support of 611 Sqn output.
• Managing 611 Sqn’s existing White Fleet assets and any additional White/Green Fleet assets on loan or established in future. 

• Must either have been, or currently be, a Sgt (Logs (MTD)) or a Cpl (Logs (MTD)) eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 2 Leaflet 560 and AP 3376 Vol 1. All Promotions will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board.
• The successful applicant will be required to undertake the Defence Train the Trainer (Phase 3) course, unless already successfully completed.

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: 

Sqn Ldr Lee Rimmer
XO 611 Sqn
RAF Woodvale
Formby
Merseyside
L37 7AD
Tel Civ: 01704 872287 Ext 7280
Tel Mil: 95512-7280
Email:  lee.rimmer655@mod.gov.uk

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

lee.rimmer655@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 01 October 2021 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place week commencing 18 October 2021.

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

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. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment on Commutation’.

Flexible Working Arrangements. In accordance with the Flexible Working (FW) Policy, Reserves personnel are able to 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 Woodvale.