FS Chf Tech SEMSCO A4

Task requirements

A vacancy has arisen for a Chief Technician or Flight Sergeant (Any Profession) to serve as SEMSCo at RAF BENSON on Full Time Reserve Service (Home Commitment), Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 24 February 2025 (or earlier/later, subject to candidate status).

The successful candidate will be responsible to the Head of Establishment and Delivery Duty Holder via SO2 Safety for the effective operation, management and administration of the RAF Benson Error Management System (EMS).

He/she will be required to:

• Undertake the responsibilities of SEMSCo as detailed in RAF BENSON ASMP ToRs.
• Manage the RAF Benson Error Management System.
• Promote understanding of the AEMS and encourage personnel to report air safety occurrences including errors, hazards and near-misses.
• Undertake trend analysis of report data and instigate and manage Occurrence Safety Investigations (OSI).
• Administer arising safety recommendations and conduct Occurrence Review Groups.
• Communicate and promote ‘good practice’ to develop a consistent application of the RAF AEMS throughout the AoR.
• Train and co-ordinate the team of Stn LEMSCos. 

Ideally, candidates will have a strong working knowledge of RAF aviation and/or aviation engineering and support rules and regulation and should have a good knowledge of human factors and error management.  Additionally, candidates should be computer literate and have a good working knowledge of MS Word and Excel. It is essential that the candidate is well organised and possesses excellent interpersonal skills, as close liaison with internal and external agencies is crucial to the success of Error Management. It would be desirable if the candidate has completed Occurrence Manager, Occurrence Safety Investigator and Occurrence Review Group training.  However, if necessary, training will be provided by the Service to develop skill sets. Applicants should also be able to work as a member of a small team whist having the ability to work individually with minimum supervision on dedicated projects.

Essential competencies

Must either have been, or currently be a FS / Chf Tech (Any Profession) or a Sgt (Any Profession) eligible for promotion to Chf Tech or FS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 2 Leaflet 560 and AP3376 Vol 1. All Promotions will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board. If an applicant has been out of full-time military service and is applying for a post on promotion, they will also need to send their civilian appraisals or equivalent to evidence recent skills, knowledge and experience to be considered by the Promotion Board.

Strong working knowledge of RAF aviation and/or aircraft engineering practices, rules and regulations. 

Desirable competencies

• Human Factors and Error Management Foundation/Continuation Training.
• Recent Occurrence Safety Investigation and Error Management System experience.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of IT literacy.
• Experience of working with In-Forms, ASIMS and MySafety.

Selection Process

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 Simon Baker

Tel: 0300 152 1867

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

Sqn Ldr Simon Baker

SO2 Safety

Simon.Baker645@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 21 November 2024 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place week commencing 25 November 2024.

Additional information

Unless already enlisted in the Reserve Air Forces the successful applicant will be required to be enlisted in the Royal Air Force Reserves with a liability for call-out for permanent service.

The appointment is on Full Time Reserve Service (Home Commitment) TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 1 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 Chapter 2 for an initial period of 5 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; however not on promotion. Prior approval must be sought from the relevant Professions Advisor to confirm current and past experience prior to being invited to 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, Profession and ensure this MWT is compatible with the post sponsor’s proposed start date, prior to applying.

Admin Discharge.  Ex-service candidates who have been administratively discharged through the KR1027 process will have their applications rejected as they are not eligible to join the RAF Reserves in accordance with AP 3391.

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 and MMP116 - Re-employment. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment’ on Commutation and, for those leaving on a ‘preserved’ pension, the Resettlement Grant.

Transition between TCoS.  Personnel taking this appointment from other TCoS should consider the impact on any accrued entitlements, such as leave, resettlement etc and should seek specialist guidance where required as certain entitlements are TCoS specific and may not be retained or transferred on transition between TCoS. 

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