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ATCO

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2167874
OR-6 - PO - Sgt
Sergeant

04/12/2022, 23:55 

May 2023
5 Years
Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Army
Air & Space Ops
Any
RNAS Yeovilton
Somerset
United Kingdom
FTRS - Home Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a SGT Air & Space Ops to serve as ATCO at RNAS Yeovilton on Full Time Reserve Service, Home Commitment (FTRS(HC)) TCoS Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 01 May 2023.

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. Bristol University Air Squadron will relocate to RNAS Yeovilton and an increase in air traffic, a new post has been created for an RAF Sgt Air & Space Ops (Control) to serve as an ATCO.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Operate iaw MAA ATM Regulatory Articles ensuring accuracy and safety of the ATC instructions passed.
  • Remain fully conversant with the latest orders, instructions, notices and signals, particularly wrt the aerodrome, its facilities and the weather.
  • Remain in date for Annual Medical, PK, Standards Checks, Safety Management and mandatory training iaw Regulatory and Local Orders.
  • Report or provide comment on any incidents, occurrences, or hazard observations via the DASOR system.
  • Conduct administrative tasks and secondary duties allocated by OC ATC or DSATCO.
  • Manage all information appropriately and iaw JSP 441 – Information, Knowledge, Digital and Data in Defence.
  • Must either have been, or currently be, a SGT Air & Space Ops
  • UK Military ATC CoC
  • Unit Trainer Course 
  • Air 302 (Naval Air Safety Course)
  • Error Management Training
  • Human Factors Foundation Training
  • Defence Workplace Trainer 
  • Defence Train the Trainer Course Version 2 
  • ATC Local Examining Officer/Standards Team experience

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

Name: Name: Flt Lt Aisha Saddique

Aisha.Saddique535@mod.gov.uk 

Tel: 01935 455243

Applications.  Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV (to include copies of last 3/4 appraisal reports as required) should be sent to:

Name: Mr Jon Riddell

jon.riddell104@mod.gov.uk

Tel: 03001589223

The closing date for applications is 04/12/2022.

Interviews will take place week commencing 21/12/2022.

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 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.

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(HC) TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates.  

This opportunity is closed to applications.