DUTY OPERATIONS CONTROLLER

Job Summary

Recruiting Service

Royal Air Force

SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN

2300850

NATO Rank(s)

OR-6 - PO - Sgt

UK Rank(s)

Sergeant

Closing date

01/06/2026 23:55

Anticipated start date

October 2026

Engagement type

FTRS - Limited Commitment

Commitment length

5 Years

Post Owner Email

Gareth.gill758@mod.gov.uk

Open to personnel from

Royal Air Force

Branch/Trade/ Profession

Air & Space Operations

Specialisation

Air and Space Operations Manager - Aerospace Systems, Air and Space Operations Manager - Flight Operations, Air and Space Operations Specialist - Aerospace Systems, Air and Space Operations Specialist - Flight Operations

Location

RAF Coningsby

Country

United Kingdom

City

Lincoln

Job Description

A vacancy has arisen for a Sergeant (Air & Space Ops) to serve as Duty Operations Controller at RAF Coningsby on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 05 October 2026 (or earlier/later, subject to candidate status).

To provide efficient and effective support & co-ordination of all Air Operations at RAF Coningsby and to the Typhoon Force worldwide.

  • Oversee the safe and effective running of Air Operations and Flight Planning, ensuring compliance with Sp&BM Orders, the Defence Aerodrome Manual, Typhoon Air Wing DDH Orders and Air Ops Order Book.
  • Lead and supervise ASOS personnel on shift, providing professional guidance, welfare support and management of tasking.
  • Support QRA activity, including alternate airfield coordination, liaison with TACON CRC and other agencies. Execution of QRA launch procedures, accurate relaying of time critical information and timely compilation of post event…

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