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DES DGAIR OF4 DECA BDT PROJ

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
ECR 57962
OF-4 - Cdr - Lt Col - Wg Cdr
Wing Commander

06/06/2023, 23:55 

February 2024
5 Years
Royal Air Force
Any
Any
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
United Kingdom
Additional Duties Commitment

Vacancy detail

Subject to formal establishment, a vacancy may arise for a Wg Cdr (Any) to serve as DES DGAIR OF4 DECA BDT PROJ at DE&S Abbeywood on Additional Duties Commitment Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 12 February 2024.

The OF4 position of DECA BDT Dep Hd will:

  • Undertake tactical co-ordination of pan-Domain engagement to identify potential for new platform support solutions deliverable via DECA; aligning with both the Levelling-Up agenda and UK platform on-shoring requirements.
  • Undertake tactical co-ordination of Project Atlantic Eagle in support of Test Programme Set and Support Centre Europe activities between the US and UK military; thereby, providing support to common legacy platforms operated by both nations.
  • Deputise for DES DG Air OF5 DECA BDT Hd as required.

Must either have been, or currently be, a Wg Cdr (Any) or a Sqn Ldr (Any) eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3393 Vol 1 and AP 7000. 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.

Applicants must have:

  • Front line, Cmd and Acquisition experience.
  • A detailed understanding of the DE&S organisation, acquisition processes and project management, coupled with a familiarity of the DECA organisation, its business processes, and capabilities.  Additionally, provide familiarity with military manning demands, the ECR process and implications for the CASP and DE&S Function Management.

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:  Sqn Ldr Roy Southall

Tel: 03001669916

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

Air Cdre R Woods

Chief of Staff (Air)

Defence Equipment & Support

MOD Abbey Wood

BS34 8JH

NHD 1, Mailpoint #1027

The closing date for applications is 06 June 2023 and interviews will take place week commencing 12 June 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 Additional Duties 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.

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 ADC TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB. However, there is no accommodation with this appointment. 

This opportunity is closed to applications.