MTF QHI 1

Primary Purpose   
    
Qualified Simulator Helicopter Instructors (QSHIs) are responsible for the maintenance of the highest standards of synthetic flying instruction.

Designated Functions

The functions of the QSHI are:

The post holder should have an in date synthetic/aircraft ICC (Merlin Mk 2) they are to carry out instructional duties as detailed by the Training Office/SP MTF.
The post holder should have completed DTTC/DTS and Care of the Trainee course.
To take a close interest in the progress and welfare of trainees acting as a professional,  personal and morale mentor.
Execute sorties as required to carry out Squadron tasking.
Support and augment 824 Sqn Merlin Helicopter Force as required.

Principal Tasks

The QSHI is to execute the following tasks:

Conduct flying operations as detailed by the Training Office. 
Carry out MTF Duties, as detailed.
Conduct Station Duties as directed by the Executive Officer 824 Naval Air Squadron

Must be an OF2 of RN Warfare FAA (OF) P HELO, P MER specialisation. OF1 applicants with a recommend for the next higher rank in their most recent OJAR may be considered. 

OF3 applicants, if successful, will only be paid as and normally wear the rank of OF2.

Must be serving as a member of the Reserve Forces or have served with the Regular Forces.

Applicants will undergo an initial eligibility sift. Successful applicants will have their details forwarded to the Post Sponsor to arrange interviews. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

Following interviews; the successful applicant will be informed that they are the Preferred Candidate with details being sent to the CM RES FTRS Cell who will continue the recruitment process. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

Once the recruitment process is complete then the Preferred Candidate will be invited to take up FTRS.

The start date is the anticipated one however, applicants should be aware a number of factors will potentially impact on this including the completion of pre-employment checks, medical category confirmation and the award of a Security Clearance. The start date could therefore be adjusted as appropriate – earlier for a fully qualified person with their and the employers agreement, or later if approvals cannot be immediately completed.

INITIAL COMMITMENT LENGTH WILL BE 24 MONTHS WITH POTENTIAL TO EXTEND

The start date will be ASAP

Eligibility for FTRS/ADC

Any member of the Maritime Volunteer Reserves (RNR, RMR) or the Royal Fleet Reserves (RFR) (Ex-Regular Reserve) may volunteer to undertake a period of FTRS/ADC. Ex-Regular personnel whose RFR liability has run out may be re-instated to take up FTRS/ADC.

Applicants undertaking a period of FTRS/ADC must be suitably qualified by rank, specialisation, qualifications and experience to fill the posts for which they apply. Applications will be accepted from reservists who hold one rank or more above or one rank only below the advertised rank. Applicants one rank below may be interviewed at the discretion of the Line Manager and may be employed in the acting higher rank if they are suitable, qualified and meet current promotion regulations in all respects. Applicants prepared to serve in a position at a lower rank then the rank worn will be appropriate to that of the position. Exceptions will not normally be considered.

Applicants must also be medically fit to fulfil the duties which their Commitment will require them to undertake. Personnel who have been discharged P8 permanently unsuitable Naval Service through the MBOS and Employability Board will not be considered.

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