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Shawbury Full Time Reserve Qualified Reserve QHI 2

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2157226
OF-2 - Lt - Capt RM - Capt - Flt Lt
Flight Lieutenant

05/02/2023, 23:55 

March 2023
5 years
Royal Air Force
Flying, Aircrew
Pilot (RW)
RAF Shawbury
Shropshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Flight Lieutenant – Aircrew, Pilot (Any RW) - as Qualified Helicopter Instructor at No.1 Flying Training School, RAF Shawbury on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 20 March 2023. The position is for a 5-year contact with an option to extend.

The primary role is to instruct trainee pilots displaying the highest professional standards of instruction, standardisation and airmanship both on the ground and in the air, in accordance with the following publications.

The incumbent will also be required to:

  • Maintain flying currency as laid down in the MAARP, GASOs and the Shawbury FOB.
  • Write End of Phase reports and draft End of Course reports for allocated trainees.
  • Complete and maintain the course report folder for allocated trainees.
  • Carry out Squadron Duties including that of Duty Authoriser
  • Implement the MOD’s Equal Opportunity Policy. In particular you are to:
    • Model the behaviour you would wish to see reflected in your area of responsibility.
    • Foster an environment where personnel feel able to register a complaint without fear of victimisation.
    • Wherever possible take account of the religious and cultural needs of individuals, where this is compatible with training requirements.
    • Ensure that racist or sexist language, and inappropriate nicknames are not used.
    • Ensure that any complaint is dealt with sensitively, expediently and appropriately.

Must either have been, or currently be, a Flt Lt, Aircrew, Pilot (Any RW).  

  • Is in current rotary wing flying practice on Airbus H135
  • Advanced Rotary Wing
  • Defence Train the Trainer (DTTT) qualified, or equivalent experience
  • Hold a current SC
  • In date for Flight Authorisers’ Course
  • Personnel Pers LM2
  • Training | TrgMgt 1

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 W Robley

Tel: William.Robley638@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:

William.Robley638@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 05 February 2023 and interviews will take place week commencing 20 February 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 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.

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

This opportunity is closed to applications.