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GEN TECH WS

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
1010453
OR-2 - AB - Mne - Pte - AS2/AS1
Air Specialist (Class 1) Technician

26/03/2023, 23:55 

June 2023
4 years
Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Army
TG5 - General Engineering
General Technician Workshops
RAF Coningsby
Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for an AS (Class 1) Tech - Gen Tech (WS) - to serve as Metalsmith at RAF Coningsby  on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 05 June 2023 (or earlier, depending upon candidate status).

Gen Tech Workshops are specialist production engineering technicians, this position is based at RAF Coningsby whereas a producer you will manufacture and repair airborne and non-airborne equipment, you will predominantly be employed within the Machine shop as a CNC and manual machinist, but also have opportunities to work within the welding and sheet metal areas to support tasks when required by Chain Of Command.

Responsible for:

  • Manufacture, repair and modification of airborne equipment,
  • Manufacture, repair and modification of non-airborne equipment,
  • Completion of all engineering documentation in accordance with current procedures and practises,
  • Maintaining correct engineering practises and standards in accordance with current procedures and practises,
  • Compliance with all statutory and MOD health and safety regulations.
  • Must either have been, or currently be, a AS1(T)/SAC(T) – Gen Tech (WS) – or a AS1 Gen Tech (WS) - 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.
  • At least 3 years’ experience in machine programming, setting and operating CNC and manual milling machines.
  • At least 3 years’ experience in machine programming, setting and operating CNC and manual lathes
  • CAD/CAM experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and 3D Files.
  • Completion of advanced turning and advanced Milling at MOD St Athan,
  • Sheet metal and welding fabrication 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: Chf Tech Carl Jones

Tel: 01526 347698, 07920880814,

Email: carl.jones131@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:

Flt Lt Stephen Herring,

OC GEF, General Engineering Flight, RAF Coningsby, LN4 4SY

Email: Stephen.herring948@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 26 March 2023 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place shortly afterwards.

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 4 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/HC)/ADC TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB. However, due to a severe shortage, it is unlikely that accommodation will be available at RAF Coningsby.

This opportunity is closed to applications.