JNCO PTI FTRS(HC)

A vacancy has arisen for a Cpl (RAF PTI) to serve as JNCO PED FLT at RAF Digby on Full Time Reserve Service (Home Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 30 June 2025 (or earlier/later, subject to candidate status).

Responsibilities for the following job specifications:

• Instruct formal PEd lessons in accordance with PEd syllabus.
• Implementation of RAF fitness and health strategy.
• Management and maintenance of sports pitches, facilities and sports store.
• Implementation of health and safety checks and procedures for all areas of responsibility.
• Maintain order and effectiveness of the PEd Flt admin office.
• Effective delivery of fitness training opportunities to service personnel, MOD employed civilians and dependents, including instruct lunchtime and evening exercise classes.

Must either have been, or currently be, a Cpl – RAF PTI.

List required competencies here, for example:

• Instructional/Defence Trainer (DTc)/Joint or equivalent
• Disclosure Check|Standard Check - Position Only|Joint|
• NSV Security/Security Check/Joint/No

• PROMEX/JMLC/RAF
• Training/TMT1/RAF
• PPNI
• Any other relevant exercise and fitness qualifications (e.g. Spinning, Yoga, S&C, Diet & Nutrition)
• Q/Q-GS-APC/RAF

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

Name: Fg Off Spour

Amy.spour230@mod.gov.uk

Tel: 01526 327619

Applications.  Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV (to include copies of last 3 appraisal reports as required) should be sent to:

Fg Off Spour. Amy.spour230@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 28 March 2025 and interviews will take place week commencing 14 April 2025.

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 (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 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.

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