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SNCO AEAF Vocational Assessor

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2136437
OR-6 - PO - Sgt
Sergeant

31/07/2025, 23:55 

November 2025
FTRS - Limited Commitment
5 Years
Royal Air Force
Aircraft Engineering , Survival Equipment Technician
Survival Equipment Technician, Any
RAF Cosford
Shropshire
United Kingdom

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a  Sgt - TG 1 (Any) or TG13 (SE Tech) - to serve as SNCO AEAF Vocational Assessor at RAF Cosford  on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 03 November 2025 (or earlier/later, subject to candidate status).

Job Description

  • The post holder will be responsible, through the respective unit Line Management, to OC Aeronautical Engineering Apprenticeship Flight (OC AEAF) at RAF Cosford to ensure RAF TG1 & 13 Level 2 and 3 Aeronautical Engineering Apprentices complete all aspects of their respective Apprenticeship Standards.
  • Responsible for the welfare, progress reviews, assessment and professional development of RAF TG1 & 13 Level 2 and 3 Aeronautical Engineering Apprentices. The incumbent will be located at Cosford with some opportunities for remote working; there will be a requirement for travel to and overnight stays at other Main Operating Bases throughout the UK.
  • Planning and administration of face to face and remote progress reviews to assess and establish learner progression against the completion of their Apprenticeship and set new targets.
  • Undertake the assessment and cross mapping of evidence for the work-based qualification required for the learner to complete the qualifications required by their Apprenticeship.
  • Assisting Apprentices, in preparing for their Apprenticeship End Point Assessment; providing access to assessment material, helping them understand the assessment criteria, reviewing draft EPA material e.g. portfolios of evidence and written assessments and providing feedback prior to formal submission.
  • Assisting in the planning, preparation and facilitation of EPA workshops.
  • Acting as a focal point for EPA enquiries from Apprentices and Line Managers etc
  • Independently assess Apprentices undertaking their Apprenticeship End Point Assessment.
  • Establish and maintain a high level of understanding of the component parts of the Apprenticeship Frameworks and Standards.
  • Ensure all paper and electronic documents and records are updated, reviewed, stored and kept secure as necessary.
  • Regular review and update of Apprenticeship assessment accreditation, practices, processes and documentation.
  • Regular review of training within the respective schools to ensure compatibility with the Apprenticeship Standards, and to identify consistent, suitable and sufficient performance evidence opportunities to satisfy the requirements of the Apprenticeship Standards.
  • Participate in Quality Management System audits. (training will be provided).
  • Train users to operate electronic e-portfolio systems e.g. One File (training will be provided).
  • The post holder may be required to receive training related to their specialization at RAF Cosford, civilian training agencies and at MOB training establishments for the platform(s) their apprenticeship learners are employed on.

Must either have been, or currently be, a Sgt - TG 1 (Any) or TG13 (SE Tech) or a Cpl TG1 (Any) or TG13 (SE Tech) 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.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake England and Wales Enhanced with Barred Check - Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance. Please note that no formal offer of commitment will be made until the successful candidate has achieved this.

  • An understanding of the vocational qualifications associated with RAF Aeronautical Engineering Apprenticeships.
  • A thorough understanding of current RAF Aeronautical Apprenticeship Standards and associated vocational qualifications
  • Have recent experience assessing aeronautical Vocational Qualifications at Level 2 and Level 3.
  • Vocational Assessor Qualification TAQA/CAVA Assessor or equivalent.
  • Vocational Assessor Qualification TAQA IQA or equivalent.
  • Hold a full UK driving license and will be required to obtain an FMT 600.
  • Able to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate our learners working towards national qualifications.
  • Work unsupervised within a team environment.
  • Good IT and Keyboard skills.
  • Excellent personnel management skills.

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: WO Ross Fisher

Tel: 07807 1207767

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

Ross.Fisher164@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 31 July 2025.

Interviews will take place week commencing 04 August 2025.

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 (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 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 must be attested before their 61st birthday. However, suitably qualified personnel may be considered but a waiver must be sought from SO1 Res Spt prior to interview.

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.

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.

Joint Medical Employment Standards. The post is non deployable, non-safety critical, does not involve operational support activity and is sedentary in nature. IBN 94/24 applies.

Admin Discharge.  Ex-service candidates who have been administratively discharged through the KR1027 process will have their applications rejected as they are not eligible to join the RAF Reserves in accordance with AP 3391.

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.