SECOND IN COMMAND

Job Summary

Recruiting Service

Royal Air Force

SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN

2312262

NATO Rank(s)

OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr

UK Rank(s)

Squadron Leader

Closing date

05/10/2026 23:55

Anticipated start date

November 2026

Engagement type

FTRS - Home Commitment

Commitment length

3 Years

Post Owner Email

Stuart.Hunter-Newton100@mod.gov.uk

Open to personnel from

Royal Air Force

Branch/Trade/ Profession

Any

Specialisation

Any

Location

DSAE-SAAE, MOD LYNEHAM

Country

United Kingdom

Job Description

A vacancy has arisen for a OF3 SQN LDR to serve as SECOND IN COMMAND (2I/C) at SAAE, MOD Lyneham on Full Time Reserve Service (Home Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 30 November 2026 or earlier/later depending on candidate status.

Second in Command (2I/C) is the School’s Chief of Staff responsible for the day-to-day management and co-ordination of the school non training activities.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Deputising for the Chief Instructor in their absence.
  • Developing and maintaining the School’s Capability Development strategy, including Risk Management.
  • Develop and Managing the School performance indicators.
  • Delivery of the School HQ outputs, management of School HQ staff, and oversight of HQ Coy (outputs and staff management delivered through HQ Coy TM).
  • Preparing and maintaining the School’s Training Directive, including Physical Training plan, AT plan and CPD plan. Prepare and maintain the annual Force…

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