Air Support WpnsAS AircrewSysSO2

Task requirements

A vacancy has arisen for a Sqn Ldr (Logistics) to serve as Air Support WpnsAS AircrewSysSO2 at RAF High Wycombe on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of being not before 24 March 2026.

The post is responsible to SO1 Weapons & Aircrew Systems for leadership of the Aircrew Systems In-Service Management Team, with line manager responsibility for 1xFlt Lt (Eng), 1xWO (TG13) & 1xSgt (TG13). The primary responsibilities are:

• Management of the MoD’s Commodity Aircrew Systems (e.g. Helmets, Night Vision Devices, Life Preservers, Liferafts, Survival Aids), including scaling, balancing, prioritisation reacting to availability threats and representing the Logs DLOD for in-coming capabilities.
• Act as primary customer poc for DE&S Air Enablers DT Equip and Support the Aircrew Graduated CASP Annex, consolidating and articulating the Defence requirement (HQ Air is Lead Command, consolidating In-Service needs of all 3 services).
• Co-ordinate and manage HQ AIR’s funded air countermeasures stockpile.
• Ensure HQ AIR meets its countermeasure stockpile management commitments and, in consultation with 11 Gp staff, identify and mitigate shortfalls and risks.
• Senior Logistics Officer within the Weapons and Aircrew Systems office, providing SME input into all Wpns and Aircrew Systems logistical issues.

Essential competencies

Must either have been, or currently be, a Sqn Ldr (Logistics) or a Flt Lt (Logistics) eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3393 Vol 1 and AP 7000. 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.

• Security Clearance (SC)

Desirable competencies

• Previous Air Command experience
• Previous DE&S experience

Selection Process

A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s last 4 appraisal reports as required.  Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to:

Name: Wg Cdr Dom Rennie

Tel:  dominic.rennie733@mod.gov.uk

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

dominic.rennie733@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 04 July 2025 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place week commencing 14 July 2025.

Additional information

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

The appointment is on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 1 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 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.

Joint Medical Employment Standards. The post is non deployable, non-safety critical, does not involve operational support activity and is sedentary in nature. IBN 94/24 applies.

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(LC) TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB. However, due to a severe shortage, it is unlikely that accommodation will be available at RAF High Wycombe.