Aerodrome Operator and Station Commander

Job Summary

Recruiting Service

Royal Air Force

SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN

2243982

NATO Rank(s)

OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr

UK Rank(s)

Squadron Leader

Closing date

23/10/2026 23:55

Anticipated start date

April 2027

Engagement type

FTRS - Home Commitment

Commitment length

4 Years

Post Owner Email

Barry.Robinson402@mod.gov.uk

Open to personnel from

Royal Air Force

Branch/Trade/ Profession

Air Crew, Air & Space Operations

Specialisation

Any

Location

RAF Woodvale

Country

United Kingdom

Job Description

A vacancy has arisen for a Sqn Ldr ASOC/Aircrew to serve as Station Commander at RAF Woodvale on Full Time Reserve Service (Home Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 1 Apr 27

Stn Cdr – Aerodrome Operator effectively manage both operationally and domestically a Tier 1, 2 Gp Station, on behalf of the HoE.

Ensure the Stn is operated in accordance with the mandated Gov, DSA and RAF statutes, policies, and regs on behalf of the HoE

Provide effective guidance and direction to all SHQ staffs regards the Stn operating function, inc line management for all SHQ staff.

Encourage greater interoperability between civilian contracted Stn organisations and Supported RAF Units.

Increase the profile of the Stn to encourage greater use of both the aerodrome and Stn facilities

Responsible to the HoE for the management of a SOE at RAF Woodvale.

Responsible to the HoE for compliance with RA 1026(2) Aerodrome Operator Responsibilities, para 3,…

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