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IV AC SQN QFI 3

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
1031100
OF-2 - Lt - Capt RM - Capt - Flt Lt
Flight Lieutenant

24/10/2023, 23:55 

February 2024
4 years
Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Army
Flying, Aircrew
Pilot (FJ)
RAF Valley
Isle of Anglesey
United Kingdom
FTRS - Full Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Flight Lieutenant (Flying Pilot (Any FJ) to serve as Hawk Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) at IV(R) Squadron, RAF Valley on Full Time Reserve Service (Full Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 05 February 2024 (or earlier, subject to candidate status).

As a qualified Hawk T2 QFI, the successful applicant’s primary role will be train student pilots in either Advanced Flying Training (AFT), delivered on XXV(F) Sqn, or Tactical Weapons, delivered on IV(R) Sqn. The successful applicant will be required to fulfil a normal 10 hour working day (and as required up to full crew duty and crew rest limitations). The working day will be based around the flying schedule and may be anywhere within a window of 0600 to 2300 hrs local. The position is based at RAF Valley, but the applicant will be expected to deploy when required to support training for periods of up to 2 weeks at a time (both in the UK and international locations). In addition the successful applicant will be expected to fulfil station and squadron flying supervisory roles (e.g. Duty Authorisor) and other sqn duties as directed by the Sqn OCs.

Responsibilities are;

Hawk T2 Instructional duties as required on the daily schedule

Sqn and Stn supervisory duties

Sqn secondary duties as directed by OC XXV or IV(R) Sqn

Must either have been, or currently be, a Flt Lt – Aircrew – Flying Pilot (Any FJ)

List required competencies here, for example:

  • Recent Fast Jet experience.
  • Fast Jet supervisory experience.
  • Previous QFI / QWI Experience.
  • Command 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: Lt Cdr D Leaker

Tel & email:  Mil: 95581 6808 | Civ: + 44 (0)1407 762241 Ext 6808 |

Skype: +44 3001 701287 | Daniel.Leaker113@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:

Wg Cdr R Dennis - (25(F) Sqn-OC) Richard.Dennis528@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 24 October 2023 and interviews will take place shortly afterwards.

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 (Full 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.

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(FC) TCoS are entitled to Single Living Accommodation (SLA) and Service Families Accommodation (SFA) as per Regular entitlements.

This opportunity is closed to applications.