Logistics Capabilities and Governance Manager

A vacancy has arisen for a Sgt (Logs (Sup)) to serve as A4 Logs at HQ 6 FTS RAFC Cranwell on Full Time Reserve Service (LC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS) with an initial proposed start date of 22 February 2026 (or earlier/later, subject to candidate status).

6 FTS is the largest and most diverse military flying training school in the country.  From its HQ at RAF Cranwell, the school manages a broad range of flying tasks, from Elementary Flying Training on University Air Squadrons to the provision of Air Experience Flying (AEF) for RAFAC.

The successful applicant will be part of the 6 FTS HQ Strategy & Plans team who are responsible for short-term delivery of support to 17 squadrons in total, of which 15 are university air sqns (UAS). Future tasks will also include being an integral team member supporting the development of the UAS Org as part of Project TELUM.

Responsible for

Task Requirements Short-term

• Support as required to the 17 x 6 FTS squadrons (15 x university air squadrons plus 115 Sqn and 16 Sqn) in the following areas:
• Primary Tasks: working with SO2 Delivery to:
• Support as applicable, the 6 FTS squadrons in regard to Articles in Use (AinU) inventory and demand management.
• Support squadrons in regard to Management of the Joint Deployed Inventory (MJDI) for equipment and kit demands, and act as a conduit into MJDI for those squadrons that have difficulty accessing this supply system.
• Squadron MT vehicle management.
• Support squadrons day-to-day supply activities, to include Scaling (clothing), SES and FLAPs
• SME support to HQ staff with regard to fuels management.

• General Tasks – working with SO2 Delivery to:
• Support the squadrons and the 6 FTS Prime contractor, Babcock International Group (BIG) for GFE/ GSE equipment, their management, maintenance and calibration (where required)
• Liaison with external support agencies including but not exclusively to DECA DE&S, DFAP, DIO/DEO, 22 Gp Logs FS, HQ Air A4 SCM, HQ Air A4 Fuels, HQ Air A4 Commodities and HQ Air Infra
• Infra – Liaison with stns, Air Infra and DIO/DEO where the requirement is beyond the capability of the host station to deliver
• Parenting – Liaison between HQ Air A4 Parenting and stns when there is a requirement to establish a parenting agreement or make changes to existing parenting agreements
• Ability to operate autonomously, and ability to work remotely, with frequent UK travel (within TCoS limits)
• Lead and represent 6 FTS HQ at virtual stakeholder conference calls with Sqn staff, contractors and various departments across the MOD.

Task Requirements Long-term

• As Project TELUM develops, the successful applicant, as part of the Strat Plans team, will provide A4 Subject Matter Expert support and guidance to Comdt 6 FTS and the TELUM project team.

• Must either have been, or currently be, a Sergeant – Logs (Sup)). or a Corporal – Logs (Sup)) 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. 
• Logistics Support to Operations MJDI Material Accountant (MJDI MA)
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications in particular PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Experienced with virtual Teams meetings, as both presenter and participant.

• Q Gen CMT
• A general understanding of the HADES support contract
• Qualifications and/or Experience of MOD Projects and the MOD Project Management process

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: Wg Cdr Paul Maple

Email: paul.maple957@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: Flt Lt Michelle Hunter

Michelle.hunter953@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 26 June 2026 and interviews will take place week commencing 06 July 2026.

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 must be attested before their 61st birthday. However, suitably qualified personnel may be considered but a waiver must be sought from SO1 Res Spt prior 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.

Joint Medical Employment Standards. The post is non deployable, non-safety critical, does not involve operational support activity and is sedentary in nature. IBN 94/24 applies.

Admin Discharge.  Ex-service candidates who have been administratively discharged through the KR1027 process will have their applications rejected as they are not eligible to join the RAF Reserves in accordance with AP 3391.

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.