1 FTS QHCI

A vacancy has arisen for a Flight Sergeant (WSOp Crewman) to serve as a Qualified Helicopter Crewman Instructor on the No. 1 Flying Training School at RAF Valley on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service, with an initial proposed start date period being Jan 21, dependent on individual availability, to complete the H-145 conversion course and individual pre-FT requirements.

This role is primarily responsible for providing:

• Helicopter FT to trainee Rearcrew in the Maritime role, in both live and synthetic environments. 

• Other staff FT and No. 1 FTS tasking as required. 

• Responsible for monitoring the standard of student flying training, reporting student progress, completion of associated course documentation and recommending appropriate remedial action where required. 

• Expected to fly sufficient instructional sorties to maintain an instructor category and maintain all flying currencies in accordance with extant MAA RAs and GASOs. 

• Expected to use the TMIS electronic database; this records student training and maintains a record of their qualifications and currencies.

• Must either have been, or currently be, a Flight Sergeant WSOp (Cmn) or a Sergeant WSOp (Cmn) eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 2 Leaflet 560 and AP 3376 Vol 1. Promotion will be ratified by means a Promotion Board.
• Must have completed UK Mil Flying Training.
• Central Flying School trained, having been awarded a B1 QHCI or higher.
• Hold a current Aircrew Medical or ability to pass RAF Aircrew Medical.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Training and supervisory qualifications commensurate with helicopter FT.
• Extensive knowledge of flying regulation including MAA Regulatory Publications and 22 Gp GASOs.
• Recent No. 1 FTS DHFS/SARTU/202(R) Sqn experience.
• Extensive Maritime experience.

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: Sqn Ldr R M Northway

Tel: Civ – 01939 250351 Ext 7500 or Mil 95531 7500

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

Sqn Ldr R M Northway

RAF Shawbury ASM

Brown House

RAF Shawbury

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

SY4 4DZ

The closing date for applications is 24 September 2020 and interviews will take place shortly afterwards.

Unless already enlisted in the Reserve Air Forces the successful applicant will be required to be enlisted in the RAFR 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 Chapter 16 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 Chapter 2 for an initial period of 5 years. 

There will be a minimum Return of Service for 3 years from date of joining, following the completion of the H-145 training course in accordance with JSP 750 Pt 1 (V1.1 Mar 17) Chap 2. As the MFTS contract will run from 01 April 2018 until 01 April 2033, there is clearly the opportunity for further service, beyond the initial engagement.

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 Branch & Trade 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 RAFR service if an appropriate branch/trade sponsor can be identified to sponsor the applicant. Branch/trade sponsor 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, Branch/Trade and ensure this MWT is compatible with the post sponsor’s proposed start date, prior to applying. 

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. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment on Commutation’. 

Flexible Working Arrangements. In accordance with the Flexible Working (FW) Policy, Reserves personnel are able to 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) TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB.