Overview
What will you do? You will Look after the planning and management of the operational support functions needed for the RAF’s flying tasks. In your role you will:
* Create flight plans
* Advise on flight safety
* Supervise teams of Flight Operations Assistants
Minimum education requirements
You will need to have previous military experience within Flight Operations obtaining the rank of SNCO.
Requirements
* Be aged 18-54
* Applicants must apply no later than age 54 and 9 months in order to attest before 55th birthday
* Be a UK citizen or have dual UK/other nationality
* Commit 27 days per year
* Pass a Reserve role location assessment. Reserve roles exist in specific reserve squadrons, which in turn are located at specific RAF bases. As you will not be resident at those bases (except on multi-day operations or exercises), geographic proximity to where you live is important. These are the bases where this role is active: 502 Sqn, JHFS Aldergrove, Co Antrim; 600 Sqn, RAF Northolt, Middlesex; 602 Sqn, Glasgow, Scotland; 611 Sqn, RAF Woodvale, Merseyside
TRAINING AND CAREER
As a reserve member of the RAF you are a valued and important member of the force. Your personal success is vital to make us succeed too and we believe training is an essential foundation to this. You will receive basic training, and specialist training in your field to prepare you for your role with us.
Commitment
* 01 Commitment: You commit to a minimum of 27 days per year with us. This includes a 15-day block for general RAF training, and 12 separate days for extra training or exercises. You could also be deployed to a UK or overseas base for up to 6 months after your first year.
* 02 Ongoing development: You will have valuable personal development opportunities with opportunities to work around the world, gaining unique experiences. RAF training packages and courses linked to outside professional bodies are supported, along with individual study programmes at every level.
* 03 Transferable skills: Much of in-house training is accredited or recognised by external awarding bodies. The skills learned as a Reserve complement those used in the wider world.
WHY JOIN THE RESERVES?
The skills you acquire as a Reserve won’t just prepare you for the RAF, they will enhance your work and civilian life. You might be called up to assist with operations worldwide for up to six months, during which you may be able to claim a pay award to cover your and your employer’s costs.
What happens after applying?
Joining the RAF as a Reserve takes several steps. Below is an overview of the process to gauge suitability and gather your skills and experiences.
1. Squadron information day
2. Selection Interview
3. Health assessment
4. Fitness test
5. Acceptance
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
* You must be aged 18-54. Applicants must apply no later than age 54 and 9 months in order to attest before 55th birthday. Ex-Regulars and specialist entrants may be considered on a case by case basis.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
You will need to have previous military experience within Flight Operations obtaining the rank of SNCO.
NATIONALITY & RESIDENCY
You must be a UK, Republic of Ireland or Commonwealth citizen (with indefinite leave to remain). Residents should have lived in the UK for the 5 years immediately preceding application; candidates with a minimum of 3 years will be considered. Commonwealth citizens require a minimum of 5 years residency in the UK prior to application.
FITNESS REQUIREMENTS
You must be physically fit to complete both initial and specialist training, and to perform your role effectively. As part of the application process you will do the Pre-Joining Fitness Test (PJFT) at a local fitness centre.
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