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Area Radar Controller

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2146161
OR-6 - PO - Sgt, OR-7 - CPO - SSgt/CSgt - Chf Tech/FS, OR-9 - WO1 - WO/Macr, OF-2 - Lt - Capt RM - Capt - Flt Lt
Flight Lieutenant, Flight Sergeant, Sergeant, Warrant Officer

04/04/2023, 23:55 

July 2023
3 Years
Royal Air Force
Air Operations, TG7 - Air & Space Operations, Air & Space Ops
Control, Non-Commissioned Control
Swanwick Military
Hampshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Sgt / FS / WO (NCC) or a Flight Lieutenant (Air Ops (C)) to serve as an Area Radar Controller at Swanwick Mil on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 31 July 2023 (or earlier, depending upon candidate status).

  • Provide safe and expeditious ATC services to aircraft.
  • Undertake ATCO IC duties as required commensurate with rank.
  • Provide leadership, management, discipline, and welfare support to personnel as required.
  • Provide live instruction in the initial stages of training and live On the Job Training (OJT) in the operational environment.
  • Conduct shift work to fulfil operational commitments, subject to discussion on application.
  • Prepared to undertake additional non-controlling duties as required by the Sqn hierarchy.
  • Must either have been, or currently be, a Flight Lieutenant (Air Ops (Control)) or a Warrant Officer/Flight Sergeant/Sergeant (NCC).
  • Must have held, or currently hold, a Military Air Traffic Control Certificate of Competency.
  • Must have held, or currently hold, a rating in Area Control (Surveillance).
  • Hold a current full UK Driving License.
  • Have completed the ATM Unit Training Course Module 1, with experience of Screen / Trainer duties.
  • Have held, or currently hold, an ATC Supervisor endorsement.
  • Have held, or currently hold, a D&D controller endorsement.

A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s last 3 appraisals for aviators and 4 appraisals for officers. Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to:

Name: Sqn Ldr Luke Bradley

Tel: 0300 1532159

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

luke.bradley701@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 04 April 2023 and interviews will take place week commencing 10 April 2023.

Unless already commissioned/enlisted in the Reserve Air Forces the successful applicant will be required to be commissioned/enlisted 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 3 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/HC)/ADC TCoS 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.