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CAFHQ DISPLAY BBMF DEP ASM

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2109005
OF-2 - Lt - Capt RM - Capt - Flt Lt
Flight Lieutenant

07/08/2022, 23:55 

October 2022
5 years
Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Army
Any
Any
RAF Coningsby
Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a FLIGHT LIEUTENANT (ANY) to serve as BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL FLIGHT (BBMF) DEPUTY AIR SAFETY MANAGER (ASM) at RAF CONINGSBY on FTRS(LC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 3 October 2022.

As BBMF Dep ASM, you will support the Display ASM in delivering an effective BBMF Air Safety Management System (ASMS) and advising BBMF pers 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. You will be responsible to the DDH for:

  • Generating and continuously improving the BBMF ASMS;
  • Supporting the development of an effective BBMF ASSC;
  • Advising the Senior Error Management System Owner (the DDH), ORG members and others on the application of RAF Just Culture policy;
  • Deputising for the ASM as required in support of BBMF AS;
  • Maintaining the Air Safety Management Plan;
  • Completing timely and effective occurrence investigations and providing SME support to Occurrence Review Groups;
  • Producing eye-catching promotional material for continuous improvement, awareness of topical safety issues and an engaged AS culture;
  • Co-ordinating safety award nominations for deserving personnel.
  • 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 Flight Lieutenant (Any).

For SO3 posts, RAF Warrant Officers & Master Aircrew who have already passed an OASC Commissioning Suitability Interview may be considered eligible in accordance with AP3392 Vol 7 Part 1 and Reserves Administrative Instruction 20.

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

  • Effective Error Management
  • Flight Safety Officer’s Course
  • Occurrence Investigator
  • Occurrence Review Group
  • Air Safety Data Analysis
  • Air Safety Management System Overview
  • Human Factors & Error Management Foundation
  • ASIMS – Occurrence Manager
  • Aircraft Post Crash Management Incident Officer
  • Flying Supervisor’s Course
  • BowTie XP
  • Previous AS experience

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 7 August 2022. Interviews will take place week commencing 15 August 2022.

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 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.

This opportunity is closed to applications.