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Logs MTD Trainer

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
1737528
OR-4 - LH/LR - Cpl
Corporal

28/05/2022, 23:55 

October 2022
4 years
Royal Air Force
TG6 - Logistics
Logistics (Driver)
RAF Wittering
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Trade Group 6 Corporal to serve as Logs MTD Trainer at RAF Wittering on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 03 October 2022 (or earlier, depending upon candidate status).

The successful applicant will be part of a 2-person MT training team responsible to the Training Officer, through SNCO Trg. The role, primarily centres on the scheduling and delivery of Phase 2 Logs (Driver) Training and managing Phase 3 Logs (Driver) trade competencies for 504 Sqn Part Time Volunteer Reserve (PTVR) personnel and occasionally personnel from other RAuxAF Sqns, assigned to 504 Sqn for specific driver training. The MT Trade Training Team is also responsible for the day-to-day supervision of a small fleet of MT vehicles, and for the provision of subject matter expert advice on all aspects of Sqn MT policy and processes.

Specifically, the Logs (Driver) Trainer is responsible for the following:

  • Maintain currency in trade training delivery. This will be achieved as part of the CPD process by regular liaison and occasional embedding with Regular MT Sections.
  • Ensuring that all training is conducted in accordance The Defence System Approach to Training (DSAT) and compliant with Sqn training support documentation including the Sqn Training Quality Manual and Defence School of Transport (DST) distributed training procedures.
  • Liaising with key stakeholders including the TG6 Trade Advisor, A4Res HQ, other RAuxAF Sqns, user units and Training Delivery Authority (Training Schools) to ensure training continues to meet user needs.
  • Maintaining driver records for Sqn personnel and managing a Vehicle Equipment Inventory.
  • Coordinating and implementing specialist training; including placement of PTVR on external courses.
  • Advising, through the chain of command, on all matters relating to driver training policy and RAF training Procedures.

Furthermore, the post holder will be expected to:

  • Work effectively, independently and as part of a team
  • Communicate (written, verbal and presentational) effectively.
  • Attend monthly (occasionally more frequent) Sqn Training Weekends.
  • Attend the Annual Continuous Training period each year.
  • Participate in Sqn recruitment and engagement events and exercises as necessary.
  • Must either have been, or currently be, a Corporal (Logs (MTD)) or an SAC (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. 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.
  • If not already held, the successful applicant, will be required to complete Defence General Service Driver Conversion Instructor (DGSDCI).
  • Must possess, or not be barred from obtaining, a valid, full UK Driving Licence including Categories C, C+E and D.
  • Defence Licence Acquisition Instructor (DLAI)
  • DTC or DTTTv2/v3.
  • JAMES, Clarity and MyDrive experience
  • Good IT and presentational skills

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:

Name: Flight Sergeant Sean Langston-Jones - Sean.Langston-Jones376@mod.gov.uk

Tel: 03001609411 

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

Flt Lt M J Kempster, 504 Squadron Adjutant, at Michael.Kempster777@mod.gov.uk 

The closing date for applications is 28 May 2022 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place week commencing 06 June 2022.

 

Unless already enlisted in the RAF Reserves 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 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, 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.

This opportunity is closed to applications.