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ESS ASF LEMSCO JNCO

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2109049
OR-4 - LH/LR - Cpl
Corporal

15/12/2022, 23:55 

January 2023
5 years
Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Army
Any
Any
RAF Brize Norton
Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Home Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Corporal (Any) to serve as ESS ASF LEMSCo JNCO at RAF Brize Norton on Full Time Reserve Service (Home Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 3 January 2023

The Engineering Support Squadron (ESS) Aircraft Support Flight (ASF) Local Error Management System Coordinator (LEMSCo) role at RAF Brize Norton entails the coordination and management of both Error Management reporting and acting as the Quality focal point for the Flight. The Flight is a mix of two trade groups; TG1 and TG13 and split over three Bays. These bays being Oxygen Support Section (OSS), Structures Bay (SB) and Survival Equipment Section (SES). Being diverse in nature and across two trades brings unique challenges and offers a unique opportunity to get involved in the route cause analysis of Air Safety and Quality issues experienced by these areas.

Responsible for:

  • Promoting the effectiveness of a Reporting structure within Aircraft Support Flight (ASF).
  • Acting as focal point for all In-Form issues for ASF.
  • Supporting the Station Error Management Team with promoting and publicising In-Form and Air Safety.
  • Managing Local Investigations and liaise with other Unit Local Error Management System Coordinators and agencies to resolve the issue.
  • Assisting ASF personnel with the raising of Quality Occurrence Reports (QOR).
  • Liaising with ESS, Squadron Quality Assurance Coordinator (SQAC) for ASF Quality Matters.
  • Acting as ASF Quality Focal point for all Quality matters/issues.
  • Assisting ASF personnel with QOR investigations.  

Must either have been, or currently be, a Corporal (ANY Trade) or a AS1 (ANY Trade) eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 2 Leaflet 560 and AP 3376 Vol 1. All Promotions will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board. If an applicant has been out of full-time military service and is applying for a post on promotion, they will also need to send their civilian appraisals or equivalent to evidence recent skills, knowledge and experience to be considered by the Promotion Board.

 

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: Fg Off Matthew Thornton

Tel: 01993896057

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 Matthew Thornton – matthew.thornton105@mod.gov.uk

Address: Fg Off Thornton, OC ASF, Engineering Support Squadron, RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire. OX18 3LX.

The closing date for applications is 15 December 2022.

Interviews will take place week commencing 09 January 2023.

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, if serving within the Air Command TLB. However, due to a severe shortage, it is unlikely that accommodation will be available at RAF Brize Norton.

This opportunity is closed to applications.