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JNCO/SNCO PTI

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
ECR 36141
OR-4 - LH/LR - Cpl, OR-6 - PO - Sgt
Corporal, Sergeant

15/10/2021, 23:55 

February 2022
5 Years
Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Army
TG10 - Physical Training Instructor
Any
RAF Cosford
Shropshire
United Kingdom
Additional Duties Commitment

Vacancy detail

Subject to formal establishment amendment, a vacancy may has arise for a Corporal or Sergeant (RAF PTI) to serve as the 605 Sqn RAuxAF Physical Training Instructor (PTI) at RAF Cosford, on Additional Duties Commitment (ADC (180)) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS) with an initial proposed start date of 14 February 2022 (or earlier, depending upon formal establishment of position).

As part of 2 Group, the Sqn’s role is to provide a cadre of RAuxAF logistic and RAFP personnel to support the regular RAF on operations and exercises, both in the UK and overseas.  The post holder will report directly to Flight Sergeant Training.  They will need to possess strong communication and organisational skills, have a confident manner and be comfortable engaging with both military and civilian personnel in various environments.  As an integral member of the Sqn the successful applicant will also be required to support other Sqn activities and take a lead during training weekends.

Their duties will include:

  • Managing and co-ordinating each mandated element of Sqn physical trg e.g. PT sessions and the RAFFT for Phase 1 and 2 recruiots and trainees.
  • Conduct Pre-Joining Fitness Tests for potential recruits. 
  • Plan and deliver the Sqn physical training programme and assist in the planning and organisation of AT and FD.
  • Promotion of Health & Wellbeing and provision of physical activities.
  • Engaging with key stakeholders to secure resources and provide assistance if possible e.g. The School of PT.
  • Delivery of Phase 1 training and associated duties within Basic Recruit Training.
  • Must either have been, or currently be a Corporal or Sergeant RAF PTI.
  • Must be qualified to deliver fitness training sessions and co-ordinate all aspects of the RAFFT for Sqn personnel.
  • Successfully completed the OCU course at S of PT.
  • Must possess strong organisational and communication skills.
  • Must hold a full UK Driving Licence.
  • DTC or DTTTv2 qualified.
  • The successful applicant will be required to undertake Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Clearance.      
  • Must hold a full UK Driving Licence.
  • Experience of working with Reserves, preferably on a RAuxAF Sqn.         
  • Experience of delivering training in a military establishment.
  • Adventurous Training Instructor.
  • Be able to use Microsoft Office applications, in particular PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

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:

WO Caroline Burns

01902 377299

 

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

Sgt Nicola Tait

SNCO HR

605 Sqn RAuxAF

Fulton Block

RAF Cosford

Wolverhampton

WV7 3EX 

The closing date for applications is 15 October 2021 and interviews will take place shortly afterwards.

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 Additional Duties Commitment (ADC) TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 1 Chapter 17 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 Branch & Trade 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 RAFR service if an appropriate branch/trade sponsor can be identified to sponsor the applicant.  Branch/trade sponsor 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, 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 ADC are entitled to Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB.

This opportunity is closed to applications.