SO3 Human Factors Training Squadron 1

A vacancy has arisen for a Flight Lieutenant (Any) to serve as SO3 HFTS 1 at Human Factors Training School (HFTS), Robson Academy of Resilience, RAF Cranwell on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of not before 28 August 2023.

Full Time attendance required at RAF Cranwell, due to the classroom-based nature of this position, working from home is not suitable.  

Responsible for:

• Effective delivery of the Human Factors Facilitators Course, Human Factors Re-Validation Course and the Human Factors Supervisors Course iaw RA 1440 and AP 8000 leaflet 8016.
• Conduct practical assessments on all HFTS courses iaw with designated Assessment Specifications.
• Accurately de-brief course participants in their practical performance, providing constructive feedback to aid future performance.
• Bring to the attention of OC HFTS all non-satisfactory practical performances to ensure remedial training or cessation of training can commence.

In addition to course delivery, responsibilities are:

• Providing OC HFTS with recommendations to amend Lesson Plans to ensure HFTS material is consistent with latest academic research and terminology.
• Provide OC HFTS with CPD advice to ensure HF knowledge of the HFTS staff cadre is maintained and developed.
• Provide OC HFTS with details of CPD courses and equipment requests to ensure timely incorporation into Robson Academy of Resilience Business Plan.
• Ad-hoc travel required to deliver HF interventions and bespoke courses. 

• Must either have been, or currently be, a Flight Lieutenant (Any).
• Defence Trainer Course.
• Human Factors Facilitator.

• Human Factors Supervisor.
• Instructor Experience.

A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s last 4 appraisal reports as required.  Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to:

Name: Flt Lt E G Milne

Email: eleanor.milne100@mod.gov.uk

Applications.  Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV (to include copies of last 4 appraisal reports as required) should be sent to:

Flt Lt E Milne Officer Commanding Human Factors Training School (HFTS), Specialist Training Wing, Robson Academy of Resilience, RAF Cranwell, NG34 8HB

The closing date for applications is 01 April 2023 and interviews will take place week commencing 17 April 2023.

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 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.

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.

Admin Discharge.  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.