QEAF Air Ops Control

A vacancy has arisen for a Flight Lieutenant Air Ops Control to serve as an Air Traffic Control Officer at RAF Leeming on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 27 February 2023 or earlier subject to candidates’ status.

The Successful applicant will be required to provide Air Traffic Services to Station based and visiting aircraft in accordance with MAA Regulatory Articles, CAP 774, CAP 413 the RAF Leeming Flying Order Book and Controllers Order Book. You are directly responsible to the Senior Air Traffic Control Officer (SATCO) for the following:

• The operational control over all aspects of ATC services provided by RAF Leeming.
• Supervision of all personnel on the Watch.
• Following an aircraft incident/accident, implementing actions iaw the Station Crash and Major Incident Plan.
• Conduction of on-the-job training and mentoring of ATC personnel.
• The welfare, development and discipline of ATC personnel.
• Ensure a high standard of controlling is maintained through the assurance of ATC personnel iaw the Battlespace Management Standards and Endorsement Directive.

Must either have been, or currently be, a Flight Lieutenant & Air Ops Controller.

Essential Competencies:

Successfully completed the Joint Air Traffic Control Course (JATCC) and held validated ratings in:

• Aerodrome Control (Visual).
• Aerodrome Control (Surveillance).
• Aerodrome Control (Precision Approach).

And held endorsements in Terminal Control (TC): 

• Ground (Grd).
• Aerodrome Control (ADC)
• Precision Approach (PA).
• Surveillance Radar Approach (SRA).
• Director (Dir).
• Radar Approach (RA).
• Zone or Lower Airspace Radar Services (LARS).
• Supervisor (Sup).

• Battlespace Management Unit Examiners & Standards Course.
• Unit Training Course 1.

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:

Name: Sqn Ldr Hapgood

Tel: +443001584414

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

Sqn Ldr Hapgood

SATCO

RAF Leeming

Northallerton

North Yorkshire

DL7 9NJ.

David.Hapgood876@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 01 December 2022. Interviews will take place week commencing 12 December 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.

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(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 Leeming.