SNCO AIR SAFETY

A vacancy has arisen for a Sergeant – TG1 (Any) – to serve as SNCO Air Safety at RAF Coningsby or RAF Lossiemouth on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 09 January 2023 (or earlier, depending upon candidate status). Whilst currently established at RAF Coningsby, there is a possibility of it being re-established at RAF Lossiemouth for the preferred candidate.

SNCO Air Safety will be responsible to SO3 Typhoon Air Safety, within the Combat Air Force HQ (CAFHQ), for all engineering matters relating to Typhoon safety.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing engineering expertise to the CAFHQ Air Safety Team.
• Providing a conduit between flying units, Ty CAMO and the CAFHQ for all Typhoon engineering safety matters.
• Working with the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Safety Team to review their equipment safety risks and identify how they affect the operation of Typhoon.
• Reviewing of Air Safety events, when they arise, and identifying any emerging trends.
• Facilitating and documenting routine risk review meetings.
• Supporting units through the investigation of occurrences, when required. Appropriate training will be provided.

• Must either have been, or currently be, a Sgt – TG1.
• Flying squadron experience

• Computer Literacy; MS Word, Excel
• Engineering management experience
• Typhoon experience or prior experience in an Air Safety role

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:

Flt Lt R Bethell.  SO3 Typhoon Air Safety, CA FHQ

Tel: 0300 1527488

robert.bethell888@mod.gov.uk

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

Sqn Ldr R Spencer

SO2 Ty FHQ Air Safety, CA FHQ

richard.spencer146@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 26 August 2022 and interviews will take place week commencing 19 September 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 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 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) 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 Coningsby or RAF Lossiemouth.