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JNCO Ops 4

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2138738
OR-4 - LH/LR - Cpl
Corporal

04/03/2022, 23:55 

July 2022
3 years
Royal Air Force
TG7 - Air & Space Operations
Air and Space Operations Specialist
Aldergrove Flying Station
Antrim
United Kingdom
FTRS - Home Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Cpl – ASOS (FO/AS) – to serve as JNCO Air Ops at Aldergrove Flying Station on Full Time Reserve Service (Home Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 25 July 2022 (or earlier).

As JNCO Air Ops you are to: 
 
a.    Exercise all JNCO responsibilities to the highest of standards. 
 
i.      As a JNCO, first and foremost, lead and inspire your people in line with the values and ethos of the service. The overarching aim of your tour is to leave your post in a better state than you found it and with those below you aspiring to be in your position. 
 
ii.    Oversee all activities of subordinate staff providing supervision, direction and     leadership as required. 
 
b.    Facilitate the day-to-day air ops of Aldergrove FS iso AAW mission.
 
c.    Supervise, mentor and direct ASOS personnel iso AAW mission, actively managing emergent tasks to ensure consistent air ops capability is maintained.
 
d.    Provide flight planning facilities IAW NATO STANAG 3052  
 
e.    Monitor air and ground users compliance with mandatory regulations e.g. Regulatory Articles, Defence Aerodrome Manual etc. 
 
f.    Provide guidance and assistance to air and ground users IAW local and overarching orders. 
 
g.    Coordinate between numerous military, civilian, internal, external and diplomatic agencies ISO Air Operations 
 
h.    Encourage and support staff development according to mandatory requirements and ensure that all subordinates have opportunities to undertake mandatory and Ph3 trg as required. In addition, encourage subordinates to participate in APDT and support subordinates who wish to undertake other education/learning. 

Must either have been, or currently be, a Cpl ASOS (FO/AS) (or legacy TG9 or TG12), or an SAC ASOS (FO/AS) (or legacy TG9 or TG12) 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.

  • ASOS
  • Human Factors and Error Management Foundation
Previous Stn Ops experience

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: Sgt Craig Smyth

E-mail: Craig.Smyth241@mod.gov.uk

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

Name: Sgt Craig Smyth E-mail: Craig.Smyth241@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 04 March 2022 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place week commencing 21 March 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 (Home Commitment) TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 1 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 Chapter 2 for an initial period of 3 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.

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. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment on Commutation’.

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.