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Vacancy for a Flt Lt TG8 Ops Spt (Regt) to serve as Flt Cdr A Flt on 2624 Sqn on Part Time Volunteer Reserves (PTVR) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS).

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2023/14
OF-2 - Lt - Capt RM - Capt - Flt Lt
Flight Lieutenant

05/04/2023, 23:55 

May 2023
4 years
Royal Air Force
Regiment
Any
2624 Sqn RAF Brize Norton
Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
RSDs - Reserve Service Days

Vacancy detail

The successful applicant will be the Flt Cdr on A Flt and be responsible for managing a flight of Regiment Gunners.  Candidates should note that the majority of training, duty and exercises will take place on weekends on a scheduled timetable.

Job Specifications

Ensuring the delivery of the Ops Flt Annual Training Programme.

The co-ordination, management and development of the Ops Flt cadre.

The general administrative efficiency, discipline and welfare of personnel.

Ensuring the completion of Mandated Training and maintenance of MoDNet/JPA accounts.

Liaising with the Trg Off to ensure the Annual and Weekend Training Programmes meet the needs of Ops Flt personnel in the maintenance of SQEP/Professional Standards/Professional Efficiency.

The professional development of all Flt personnel, ensuring they are given the opportunity to develop trade and managerial skills within the Annual Training Programme and are made aware of opportunities outside the Sqn.

Ensuring the timely completion of SJARS.

Liaising with the Sqn Op Spt Cell Staff to ensure the preparedness of personnel notified for mobilisation.

The safe implementation of Catering and MT practices during SMD Weekends and ACT (as per trade requirements).

In conjunction with the DSC, feeding back observations and recommendations from

SMD Weekends and ACT to the Trg Off.

Must either have been, or currently be, a Flight Lieutenant TG8 Ops Spt (Regt) or a Flying Officer TG8 Ops Spt (Regt) 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. Furthermore, personnel who cannot provide the minimum of 13 months service prior to reaching the Normal Retirement Age (NRA) may still apply and will be reaching the Normal Retirement Age (NRA) may still apply and will be considered subject to the post sponsor securing a Conditional Extension of Service.

 

Previous experience working with RAF Reserves.

Completion of JROC.

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.  

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 for an initial period of 4 years on PTVR TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 2 Chap 6 Section 1. Personnel serving on PTVR TCoS are mandated to work a minimum of 27 days per annum in order to meet the Certificate of Efficiency requirements. However, it is anticipated that additional days will be required in order to meet the anticipated commitment the role requires.

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; however, not on promotion. Furthermore, prior approval must be sought from the relevant Professions Advisor in order to confirm experience prior to being invited to 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-veteransOf particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment on Commutation’.

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.  PTVR personnel are eligible for annual leave in accordance with AP3392 Vol 7 Leaflet 105 and JSP 760.

Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to:

Name: Flt Lt James Sproston

Tel: 03001670835 (Skype)

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: 2624 Sqn A/OC – Flt Lt James Sproston  E-Mail:  James.Sproston101@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 5 Apr 23.

Interviews will take place week commencing 17 Apr 23.

 

This opportunity is closed to applications.