CAFHQ DISPLAY ASM

A vacancy has arisen for a SQUADRON LEADER (Flying (Any)) to serve as DISPLAY AIR SAFETY MANAGER (ASM) at RAF WADDINGTON on FTRS(FC) TCoS Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 7 November 2022 or earlier subject to candidate status. The post includes Recruitment and Retention Pay for suitably qualified personnel. 

As ASM, you will be responsible for effectively leading the Air Safety Management Team (ASMT) to advise the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF), RAF Aerobatic Team (RAFAT) and the duty holder chain on all aspects of Air Safety (AS). Commander Display serves as the Delivery Duty Holder (DDH) and Air System Safety Case (ASSC) Manager. As the principal proponent of BBMF and RAFAT AS, you will be responsible to the DDH for: 

• Delivering and assuring AS and risk management in support of BBMF and RAFAT flying, in accordance with the Air Safety Management Plan (ASMP);
• Overseeing the completion of timely and effective occurrence investigations and providing SME support to Occurrence Review Groups;
• Ensuring the production and circulation of engaging publicity material to promote continuous improvement, awareness of topical safety issues and an engaged AS culture;
• Encouraging and staffing safety award nominations for deserving personnel;
• Maintaining effective ASSCs and continuously improving the overall Air Safety Management System;
• Evidentially assuring the DDH that the AS risk is managed in accordance with MAA Regulatory Publications and applicable orders, and remains ALARP and Tolerable. Your advice will be informed by an ongoing appreciation of ‘good practice’ through liaison with other gps, air forces and display teams.

Must either have been, or currently be, a Squadron Leader (Flying (Any)) or a Flight Lieutenant (Flying (Any)) 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. 

The successful applicant must have gained, or be willing to complete, the following qualifications or experience. Training will be provided where required: 

• Post Crash Management Incident Officer

• Flight Safety Officer’s Course
• Occurrence Review Group
• Air Safety Data Analysis
• Air Safety Management System Overview
• Human Factors & Error Management Foundation
• ASIMS – Occurrence Manager
• BowTie XP

• Flying Supervisor’s Course
• MAA Air Safety Risk Assessment Management Practitioner
• Introduction to the MAA Air Safety Performance Matrix
• Previous AS experience

Selection Process.  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: 

Wg Cdr James Taylor-Head

Chief of Staff, Display

james.taylor-head549@mod.gov.uk

07971 606821 

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

james.taylor-head549@mod.gov.uk or by post to: 

Wg Cdr J Taylor-Head

COS Display

CAFHQ

RAF Coningsby

LINCOLN

LN4 4SY 

The closing date for applications is 25 August 2022.  Interviews will take place week commencing 29 August 2022, unless a promotion board is required.

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

Applicants of an equivalent rank from sister Services may apply but will only be accepted into the Royal Air Force Reserves if an appropriate Professions advisor can be identified to sponsor the applicant.  The relevant Profession’s advisor approval must be agreed before the 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(FC) TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB.