RAF Regt Gunner - SERVE (2025)

Vacancies have arisen for 9 x SAC (Gnr) to serve on 51 Sqn RAF Regt at RAF Lossiemouth on Full Time Reserve Service (Full Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 02 November 2020.

The RAF Regt Gunner is responsible to the Flt Chain of Command (Sect Comd, Flt Tac Sgt and Flt Cdr). They will operate as part of a Flt of approx. 33 RAF Regt Gunners providing Air Force protection (FP) at high readiness. The RAF Regt Gunner should understand the Complex Air Ground Environment (CAGE) in order to deliver Air FP and Dismounted Close Combat (DCC).

As an SAC on 51 Sqn, you are responsible to OC 51 Sqn, through your Section Commander and the Flt SNCOs for all training support which include the following:

  • Maintenance of the highest levels of discipline, deportment and dress at all times. This includes the maintenance of all field, working and ceremonial equipment to a high standard, which may be inspected at any time.
  • Maintenance of a personal level of fitness such that you can pass all mandatory fitness test standards.
  • Maintenance of your personal skills such that you can pass MOD1 and ACMT (in all weapons assigned to you and undertake all other tasks to a professional standard.

Must either have been, or currently be, an SAC - Gnr

  • NSV Security|Security Check|Joint|No
  • Q|Q-R-TG-(RAuxAF) Trainee Gnr|Joint|

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 Belton

Tel: 01359 236953

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

Sqn Ldr M Bowden, B&T, Air FP Staff, RAF Honington, Bury St Edmunds, IP311EE Mark.Bowden236@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 21 September 2020 and interviews will take place week commencing 05 October 2020.

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 (Full 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 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.

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(FC) TCoS are entitled to Single Living Accommodation (SLA) and Service Families Accommodation (SFA) as per Regular entitlements.

RAF Regt Gunner - SERVE (2025)
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