ISTAR Subject Matter Expert VeRR

Job Summary

Recruiting Service

Royal Air Force

SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN

ECR 104074

NATO Rank(s)

OR-9 - WO1 - WO/Macr,
OF-1 - Mid/Sub Lt - 2Lt/Lt - Plt/Fg Offr,
OF-2 - Lt - Capt RM - Capt - Flt Lt

UK Rank(s)

Warrant Officer,
Flying Officer,
Flight Lieutenant

Closing date

29/07/2026 23:55

Anticipated start date

September 2026

Engagement type

Volunteer Ex Regular Reserve

Commitment length

3 Years

Post Owner Email

Caroline.derbyshire-laing634@mod.gov.uk

Open to personnel from

Royal Air Force

Branch/Trade/ Profession

Any

Specialisation

Any

Location

RAF Lossiemouth

Country

United Kingdom

Job Description

A vacancy may arise for a OR9 to OF2 to serve as ISTAR Subject Matter Expert VeRR   at RAF Lossiemouth on Volunteer ex-Regular Reserve Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS) 46 days, with an initial proposed start date of 01 September 2026.

Highly experienced Subject Matter Expert with in‑depth knowledge of Maritime Patrol Air (MPA) procedures to supplement core JTEPS staff during the planning and execution of JTEPS‑led multinational exercises.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide specialist expertise in MPA tasking, including ASW and ASUW, ensuring the safe and effective integration of UK Poseidon MRA1 and Partner Nation (PN) aircraft into the exercise Scheme of Manoeuvre.
  • Support JTEPS EXCON functions, including attendance at air planning coordination meetings as the MPA SME, ATO construction, operational message handling, compilation of classified tactical planning notes for aircrew use, and coordination of MPA safety protocols within exercise airspace.
  • Contribute to a…

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