RAF Cosford, Albrighton, Wolverhampton. WV7 3EX
Job Summary
Delivery of Avionic/Electrical Engineering training within No1 School of Technical Training, the foremost provider of Aeronautical Engineering training to the next generation of RAF engineers.
Are you an experienced avionic/electrical engineer? Do you want to transfer your extensive skills and knowledge to the next generation of RAF engineers, whilst encouraging them to be their very best?
Do you also want to be part of a team who are encouraged to develop new skills and to be innovative in the way we deliver our business? Then you are just the person we are looking for.
This post is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
The role of an Avionic Instructor, at the RAF No1 School of Technical Training, is to provide initial trade training to RAF Aircraft Electronic/Electrical Apprentices, as well as more advanced training to existing RAF aeronautical engineers. The school also delivers the same aeronautical training to international students under government contract.
The ideal candidate should be a great communicator with the ability to effectively describe complicated ideas to different audiences.
The working environment is a mixture of Classroom and Practical based training delivery, which takes place within the delivery areas, using classrooms, workshops, Ground training aids such as the Jaguar and Tornado aircraft and aircraft system simulators using modern learning methods.
Please be aware successful candidates for the SIO positions are required to obtain Disclosure & Barring Service (formally Criminal Records Bureau) clearance.
The role of an Avionic Instructor, at the RAF No1 School of Technical Training, is to provide initial trade training to RAF Aircraft Electronic/Electrical Apprentices, as well as more advanced training to existing RAF aeronautical engineers. The school also delivers the same aeronautical training to international students under government contract.
The ideal candidate should be a great communicator with the ability to effectively describe complicated ideas to different audiences.
The working environment is a mixture of Classroom and Practical based training delivery, which takes place within the delivery areas, using classrooms, workshops, Ground training aids such as the Jaguar and Tornado aircraft and aircraft system simulators using modern learning methods.
Please be aware successful candidates for the SIO positions are required to obtain Disclosure & Barring Service (formally Criminal Records Bureau) clearance.
Person specification
The successful candidate will be responsible to the Avionic/Electrical Training Managers for: -
* Classroom and practical instruction on topics within the aircraft discipline and various allied subjects.
* Delivering training objectives that will prepare students for the next step of their career path.
* Building course specific training programs and prepare teaching plans, identify training needs by evaluating strengths and weaknesses.
* Developing or overseeing the production of classroom hand-outs, instructional materials, aids, and manuals.
* Directing structured learning experiences and monitor their quality results
They will also be expected to teach in other delivery areas as required, giving the school enhanced capability and resilience.
Qualifications
Essential: Level 3 Qualification - Aeronautical Engineering (AE) Avionic/Electrical or Electronic/Electrical or industry equivalent transferable skills
Desirable: Cert Ed or equivalent. (However, Defence Train the Trainer courses are available for non-qualified trainers here at RAF Cosford)
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
* Leadership
* Developing Self and Others
* Communicating and Influencing
* Working Together
* Changing and Improving
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
* Instructional Competency
* Avionic/Electrical/Electronic Trade knowledge
Alongside your salary of £29,580, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,569 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
* Learning and development tailored to your role
* Professional and Personal development of skills.
* An environment with flexible working options
* A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
* A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
* 25 Days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service. In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King’s birthday.Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
* Access to RAF Cosford Excellent sport and leisure facilities, subject to completion of the local registration / induction process and payment of an annual fee.
* Easily accessible road and rail links.
* Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period for reserve service commitments.
* Special Paid Leave for other volunteer duties.
* Free on-site parking.
* On-site shop / café facilities.
The post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
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Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.
Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (500 Words)
At sift, you will be assessed against your Statement of suitability, CV and the following:
Behaviours:
* Leadership
* Developing self and others
* Communicating and Influencing
* Working Together
* Changing and Improving
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
At interview, you will be assessed against the above behaviours.
Behaviours:
* Leadership
* Developing self and others
* Communicating and Influencing
* Working Together
* Changing and Improving
Technical:
* Delivery of a 10 minute presentation on a relevant subject. - Instructional Competency
* Trade examination based around electrical and electronic trade, including Health and Safety. - Avionic/Electrical/Electronic Trade knowledge
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. This vacancy is open to UK nationals only and the level of security needed is Developed Vetting (DV). A further internal clearance will also be undertaken. Successful candidates who do not hold the necessary clearances will be made provisional job offers and asked to undergo our vetting procedures. Once the relevant clearances have been acquired a formal job offer will be made and start dates can be discussed. Should candidates fail to acquire the relevant clearances the provisional job offer will be rescinded. Candidates should note this process can take several months.
The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.
The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:
* UK nationals
* nationals of the Republic of Ireland
* nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
* individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
* Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
* Name : Mr Andrew Speck
* Email : andrew.speck100@mod.gov.uk
Recruitment team
* Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
Further information
Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application.If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk. #J-18808-Ljbffr