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SO3 CHF UASO

Vacancy summary

Royal Navy
1711150
OF-2 - Lt - Capt RM - Capt - Flt Lt
Lieutenant (RN), Captain (RM)

14/04/2024, 23:55 

2 Years
Royal Navy, Royal Marines
RN Warfare FAA (OF)
Pilot
CHFHQ (SHORE) RNAS Yeovilton
Somerset
United Kingdom
FTRS - Home Commitment

Vacancy detail

1.    The CHF DASO is responsible to CO CHF for the coordination and supervision of all Air Safety activities within the AoR and is to have direct access to the DDH. Due to the nature of the duties undertaken by this individual, supplementary tasks are not to be delegated to this post. The CoC are responsible for nominating a deputy for periods of extended absence

2.    The DASO is responsible for the maintenance of the Air System Safety Case (ASSC) including identification of risks, arranging for sentencing activity (ultimately undertaken by the DDH), and informing JHC of changes to the ALARP and Tolerable status of Cdo Me operations.

3.    The DASO is available to all departments and Squadrons to provide help and advice regarding all Air Safety and FOD prevention matters. Whenever possible, the DASO is to attend Sub-Unit Flight Safety meetings.

4.    The DASO is to promote a positive Engaged Air Safety Culture  across the Force.

5.    The DASO may liaise directly with HQ JHC, Royal Navy Flight Safety, RAF Flight Safety, the Army Avn Stds Flight Safety Team and the MAA on all Air Safety matters of a non-contentious nature.

6.    The DASO is responsible for the CHF ASMP. DASO is to maintain a robust and auditable amendment process, and is also responsible for the distribution and publicity of the document. This also includes the interpretation and incorporation of MAA RI & RNs and follow on processes.

7.    The DASO is responsible for the CHF HQ element of the RTS and CLE process, and is to review evidence, staff paperwork and organise SQEP panels to accept or challenge changes to the RTS.

8.    The DASO is to act as the Cdo Me DDH Representative for the Ship-Air Release process iaw RA 1229 and RA 1395.This includes attending the required meetings and preparing combined evidence statements for DDH approval.

9.    The DASO is to supervise the CHF AST BowTie Manager and oversee the quality and maintenance of CHF BowTies iaw the JHC BowTie User Manual. This is to include routine reviews of the CHF BowTies (including reviewing sentencing of RtL), and arranging for sentencing of new RtL when identified.

10.    The DASO is to provide statistical and trending information from ASIMS to CAMO on request – noting that the CAMO TDE team conduct analysis of engineering-related HF occurrences.

11.    The DASO is to coordinate and conduct 1st Party Assurance (1PA) visits to CHF units, CLOCKWORK, other detachments as deemed necessary or directed by DCOMD.  

12.    The DASO is to liaise with VL FSO to organise Squadron personnel to take part in regular RNAS Yeovilton table top and real time exercises.

13.    The DASO is to carry out formal investigations into air or ground incidents when directed by CO CHF or by higher authority. When it is possible that an Air Safety lesson may be learned, the DASO is also to carry out informal “quick look” investigations into air or ground incidents, publishing findings through the most suitable medium.

14.    The DASO is responsible for the ongoing Human Factors (HF) training within the Force. DASO is to instigate regular training periods and ensure that currencies are updated on JPA. Additionally DASO should chair the quarterly HF Sub Unit Co-ordinators meeting and to produce minutes of this meeting.

15.    The DASO is responsible to CO CHF for coordinating Foreign Object Damage (FOD) education, awareness and prevention measures within the Station.

16.    The DASO is responsible for active risk management and mitigation strategies for all matters at the DDH level in reducing the risk to ALARP. This includes the management and archiving of evidence in support of decisions to produce a clear auditable trail. DASO is also responsible for the management of the Unit Risk Registers and the contribution to the QUAvR & JHC Unified Air Risk Register. The DASO will advise CO CHF on all matters that may require elevation to the ODH level.

17.    The DASO is responsible for all aspects of Air Safety data analysis and the production of statistical reports on all incidents utilising Air Safety Information Management System (ASIMS) occurrence management system and other available data sources. The DASO is also responsible for the publication of lessons learned identified during DASOR analysis.

18.    The DASO is responsible for ensuring that Force personnel are suitably trained to assume Air Safety roles.

Must be an OF2 of RN Warfare FAA (OF) specialisation. OF1 applicants with a recommend for the next higher rank in their most recent OJAR may be considered. 

OF3 applicants, if successful, will only be paid as and normally wear the rank of OF2.

Must be serving as a member of the Reserve Forces or have served with the Regular Forces.

Applicants will undergo an initial eligibility sift. Successful applicants will have their details forwarded to the Post Sponsor to arrange interviews. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

Following interviews; the successful applicant will be informed that they are the Preferred Candidate with details being sent to the CM RES FTRS Cell who will continue the recruitment process. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

Once the recruitment process is complete then the Preferred Candidate will be invited to take up FTRS.

The start date is the anticipated one however, applicants should be aware a number of factors will potentially impact on this including the completion of pre-employment checks, medical category confirmation and the award of a Security Clearance. The start date could therefore be adjusted as appropriate – earlier for a fully qualified person with their and the employers agreement, or later if approvals cannot be immediately completed.


INITIAL COMMITMENT LENGTH WILL NORMALLY BE 24 MONTHS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO EXTEND

NB: Where the Anticipated Start date has already passed, the start date will be ASAP

Eligibility for FTRS/ADC

Any member of the Maritime Part Time Volunteer Reserves (RNR, RMR) or the Royal Fleet Reserves (RFR) (Ex-Regular Reserve) may volunteer to undertake a period of FTRS/ADC. Ex-Regular personnel whose RFR liability has run out will be re-instated in the RFR to take up FTRS/ADC.

Applicants undertaking a period of FTRS/ADC must be suitably qualified by rank/rate, specialisation, qualifications and experience to fill the posts for which they apply.

Applications will be accepted from reservists who hold a rank/rate one or more above the advertised rank/rate or hold a rank/rate one below the advertised rank/rate.  

  • Applicants one rate below may be interviewed at the discretion of the FTRS Cell/Line Manager and may be employed in the acting higher rate (excluding the advertised rate of WO2 or WO1) if they are suitable, qualified, meet current promotion regulations in all respects and are selected to do so. Otherwise, they will be given the opportunity to carry out the role in their substantive rank/rate; the payment of Substitution Pay (SUPA) may be considered by the employer.
  • Applicants of a higher rank/rate prepared to serve in a position at a lower rank/rate than their current or former substantive rank will wear uniform, and be paid, at the Upper Rank/Rate’ level appropriate to that of the position on JPA. Exceptions will not normally be considered.

Ex-Regular Reserves of an equivalent rank from the Army or Royal Air Force are required to join the Maritime Reserves (RNR/RMR) before being eligible to apply.

Medical/Dental

Applicants must also be medically fit, and meet the minimum medical category required for the level of commitment, to fulfil the duties which their Commitment will require them to undertake.

  • A medical form to confirm MedCat and suitability to be employed is required to be returned within 2 weeks of commencing the role, or the commitment may be revoked.

Personnel who have been discharged via the RN Medical Board of Survey (MOBS) or the RN Medical Employability Board (MEB), do not have a RFR liability and are therefore unable to be considered for any FTRS/ADC/VERR role.

Only personnel on FTRS(FC) commitments will be entitled to the full range of Service Medical and Dental support. Those on lower levels will be entitled to emergency medical support whilst on duty.

Pension Issues

Personnel who qualify for a service pension should take financial advice from Defence Business Services (DBS) Reserves/Re-employment Pensions Department on the effect that undertaking FTRS service has on their pension, EDP, Resettlement Grant or Terminal Benefits.

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 and, for those leaving on a ‘preserved’ pension, the Resettlement Grant. Other organisations such as the Armed Forces Pension Society or the White Ensign Association may also be able to offer advice, but it is stressed that only DBS can provide an authoritative answer.

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. 

Naval Core Training (NCT), Individual Training Requirement (IRT) and Defence Mandated Training (DMT)

 Personnel on FTRS commitments are required to maintain currency in NCT, IRT and MDT in alignment with the rest of the RN/RM. The successful applicant will be expected to complete all modules and have them recorded on JPA within 2 months of commencing employment. This is an employer’s responsibility to monitor. 

  • RNFT

Personnel on FTRS Limited/Home/ADC/VERRs commitments are exempt the RNFT, unless they are a member of the RNR/RMR who should remain in date.

 Annual Salary and Leave

Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published for the Armed Forces annually, and as governed by JSP 754.  Leave entitlement is detailed in JSP 760. Note, you are not able to carry forward leave from a Regular commission/engagement when commencing an FTRS Commitment or from one FTRS Commitment role to another FTRS Commitment role.

Allowances.

Entitlement to allowances is in accordance with JSP 754 however the following should be noted:

Get you Home (Travel)                  Only paid to qualifying personnel on FTRS(FC)

Home Duty Travel                          Only paid to qualifying personnel on FTRS(FC)

Accommodation.

Personnel serving on FTRS(FC) TCoS are entitled to Single Living Accommodation (SLA) and Service Families Accommodation (SFA) as per Regular entitlements. 

Personnel serving on FTRS(LC/HC)/ADC TCoS are only eligible to occupy surplus Single Living Accommodation (SLA), at non-entitled rates.

Personnel serving on VeRR TCoS are not entitled to service accommodation.

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