10 AEF FLT CDR

A vacancy has arisen for a Flight Lieutenant Pilot (Any) to serve as Qualified Flying Instructor / 10 AEF at Manchester and Salford University Air Squadron (MASUAS) on FTRS(HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 06 October 2025. 

6 FTS is the largest and most diverse military flying training school in the country. From its HQ at RAFC 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 the Air Cadet Organisation.

Responsibilities include:

• Committed to promoting and developing equality, diversity and inclusion and be familiar with Core Values and the Defence Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
• Undergo training and maintain currency for the following but not limited to: Flying Supervisors Course; Human Factors / Error Management; Aviation Medicine Training Wing; Defence Train the Trainer Course.
• Provide air experience flying for cadets of the Air Training Corps and Combined Cadet Force (RAF); and flying experience, including elementary flying instruction, for undergraduate members of UAS.
• Recruit and supervise a cadre of AEF volunteer pilots.
• Conduct instructional and standardisation sorties for AEF volunteer pilots.
• You may be required to attend 115 Sqn, at RAF Wittering, refresher training and, during your employment, you may be required to attend Standards Flight (RAF Wittering) annually for routine flying standardisation.
• Undergo training and maintain currency for the following: Force Protection Individual Readiness Training, RAF Fitness Test, Flying Supervisors Course; Human Factors / Error Management; Aviation Medicine Training Wing; Defence Train the Trainer; and, if required, attend the Short Interview Technique Course.
• Maintain QFI instructional skills, with the opportunity to teach the Tutor EFT syllabus to UAS members.
• Operate during a Monday-Friday working week (from June 2024 onwards). 

• Must either have been, or currently be, a Flight Lieutenant – Flying Pilot (Any) – or other Service equivalent of Army Captain, RN Lieutenant.
• Have a Full UK Driving Licence. 

• Flying; a minimum of 1000 hours flying experience and previous QFI experience within the last 5 years.
• Current B1 Tutor QFI.
• Command and Staff experience, flying training management and line management.
• Previous flying supervision and authorisation experience, including previous completion of the MAA Flying Authorisers’ Course.
• Knowledge and understanding of RAF AP1, Ethos, Core Values and Standards.  
• Leadership experience. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Understand the 6FTS Mission Directive. 

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

Name: Sqn Ldr Simon(Jak) Rolfe

Address: simon.rolfe577@mod.gov.uk     

Applications. 

Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV, based on your CV on Essential & Desirable criteria. Include copies of last 4 appraisal reports + Aircrew Slips should be sent to:

Any enquiries regarding your application contact Mr Jon Riddell (jon.riddell104@mod.gov.uk).

The closing date for applications is 05 May 2025.

Interviews will take place week commencing 19 May 2025.

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 (Home 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 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.

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/HC)/ADC TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB.