ASSISTANT DUTY ENG OPS CONTROLLER

A vacancy has arisen for a Sergeant (A Tech(M)/A Tech(AV)) to serve as Assistant Duty Engineering Operations controller at RAF Coningsby on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 14 October 2026 (or earlier/later, subject to candidate status). 

Shift worker as a member of an 7 person team on a rotation providing 24/7 support to Typhoon operations. Terms of Reference are available upon request.

• Acting as central focal point to coordinate engineering support to the Typhoon Force & BBMF including more than one engineering element of the Station.
• Providing 24 hour engineering support to Typhoon Force. Acting as the contact for all agencies to ensure that Eng tasks are effectively implemented.
• Act as the Eng POC in Responding to all emergency arisings and coordinating engineering resource utilisation.
• Ensuring that the submission and progression of priority aircraft spares demands is coordinated between customers and suppliers.
• Having a working knowledge of Greenlink and other IT systems to enable the prompt monitoring and updating of totes.
• Having a working knowledge of the Typhoon ESS to search for aircraft information, cannibalising of assets and ensure aircraft and asset availability.
• Brief Stn Engineering Execs & outside agencies daily on the Typhoon Force and BBMF aircraft serviceability status to attain engineering solutions.
• Maintaining and reviewing all engineering documentation and SOPs that are used and held within the Eng Ops environment.

Must either have been, or currently be, a Sgt (A Tech (M)/A Tech AV) or a Cpl (A Tech (M)/A Tech AV) eligible for promotion (RAF only) 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.

• Typhoon Engineering Manager (if not already held, training will be provided).

• Evidence of Project Management experience
• Junior Management of Quality (Q-GEN-MOFQJD|RAF| or equivalent)
• Training STAC Aircraft Engineering
• Hold SC clearance
• Competent in the use of MS 365 applications

A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s last 3 appraisal reports and other evidence as appropriate.  Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to:

Name: FS Joe Kelly

Tel: 01526 347136

Applications.  Candidate applications should as a minimum, comprise of a maximum 2-page CV, and copies of last 3 appraisal reports (as required). Where candidates have been out of military service and / or have additional civilian SQEP relevant for the role, they should include evidence including qualifications, references, civilian appraisals as deemed appropriate, for use by the Selection Board, and should be sent to:

Joe.kelly510@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 31 August 2026.

Interviews will take place week commencing soon after.

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.

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.

Applicants of an equivalent substantive 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: this position will not be offered on promotion to sister Services. The relevant Profession’s advisor approval must be agreed before the interview.

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.