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Job Summary

Recruiting Service

Royal Air Force

SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN

1857379

NATO Rank(s)

OF-2 - Lt - Capt RM - Capt - Flt Lt

UK Rank(s)

Flight Lieutenant

Closing date

22/05/2026 23:55

Anticipated start date

September 2026

Engagement type

FTRS - Limited Commitment

Commitment length

3 Years

Post Owner Email

Wayne.Lovejoy197@mod.gov.uk

Open to personnel from

Royal Navy,
Army,
Royal Air Force

Branch/Trade/ Profession

Ground Combat and Security

Specialisation

Gunner

Location

RAF Leeming

Country

United Kingdom

City

York

Job Description

A vacancy has arisen for a Flight Lieutenant (Regt) to serve as the XO at 609 Squadron RAuxAF at RAF Leeming on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS). This post is currently being changed from an Adjutant to Executive Officer position. The initial proposed start date is 07 September 2026 (or earlier/later, subject to candidate status). 609 Sqn consists of two Flts of RAF Regt and is part of No.2 Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) Wg.

The successful applicant will be responsible to OC 609 Sqn for the daily routine management of the Sqn, particularly the Sqn HQ staff. This includes liaising closely with the Wg HQ and the PTVRs to ensure that the Sqn’s C-UAS operational task lines are always filled, inclusive of overseas deployments, MACA tasks, and training support.

In addition, the Sqn XO is responsible for all aspects of the Sqn’s recruiting and marketing activities from identifying opportunities through to the delivery…

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