Specialist Instructional Officer – Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical)

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RAF Cosford, Wolverhampton

About the job

Job summary

Have you ever considered teaching in an exciting inclusive aircraft engineering training environment? Are you a qualified Aircraft Mechanical Engineer or an experienced engineer who can transfer your skills delivering Aeronautical Engineering training to the next future generations of RAF engineers? Do you have the desire and ability to learn new trade knowledge within the aircraft mechanical discipline?

The No 1 School of Technical Training, Mechanical Training Squadron (MTS) trainers are a ‘whole-force’ mix of Armed Services and Civil Service Instructors, who deliver world-class technical training to a broad audience of students across a varied mechanical curriculum. Specialist Instructional Officers (SIO’s) develop and deliver mechanical technical training to Phase 2 (Initial Technical) and Phase 3 (pre-employment/career) students who are either beginning their service careers or undertaking training for specific roles they are due to be assigned into.

SIO roles are incredibly interesting and rewarding opportunities for dedicated and focussed civil servants to shape and nurture the next generation of Service Mechanical Specialists and enhance the skill sets of personnel returning to MTS for additional training.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

A very exciting opportunity has arisen to join No 1 School of Technical Training, MTS. This recruitment campaign has 5 SIO positions available for individuals who have the desire to be training specialists, with an ability to compliment the very high delivery competencies within the MTS. You will be involved in developing RAF Aircraft Mechanical Apprentices by conducting training programs that will boost employee’s workplace performance and confidence, in alliance with Service core values. You will be responsible for performing training needs assessments, creating and delivering a theoretical and practical curriculum in an exciting and well supported training environment.

The ideal candidates should be great communicators with the ability to effectively describe complicated ideas to different audiences. You must be well organised, proficient in time management, and be confident in public speaking skills. You’ll be required to be both strategic and reactive, assessing the skills and knowledge within the group and determining what training is needed to grow and nurture these individuals.

The working environment is a mixture of Classroom and Practical based training delivery, which takes place within the delivery areas premises and using modern learning methods. The practical training is carried out using Ground training aids such as the Jaguar, Hawk and Tornado aircraft and aircraft system simulators.

Please be aware successful candidates for the SIO positions are required obtain Disclosure & Barring Service (formally Criminal Records Bureau) clearance.

Basic check will be conducted on a successful candidate to ensure appropriate level of security clearance for operating at RAF Cosford Training Squadrons.

Person specification

The successful candidates will be responsible to the Mechanical Training Manager’s for classroom and practical instruction on topics within the aircraft discipline and various allied subjects .

• Will be expected to teach in other delivery areas as required, giving the school enhanced capability and resilience .
• Delivering Training objectives that will prepare students for the next step of their career path.
• Build course specific training program and prepare teaching plans, identify training needs by evaluating strengths and weaknesses.
• Develop or oversee the production of classroom hand-outs, instructional materials, aids and manuals.
• Direct structured learning experiences and monitor their quality results.

Qualifications

Essential: Level 3 General Engineering. (with skills transferrable to AE mechanical).

Desirable: Level 3 Aeronautical Engineering (AE) Mechanical.

Desirable: CertEd (or higher) teaching /training qualification

Behaviours

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Leadership
• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing
• Developing Self and Others

Technical skills

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Multi-Choice Assessment on basic engineering
• 10 minute presentation on a engineering subject your choice

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £28,300, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,641 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Professional and Personal development of skills
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.
• In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The Kings birthday.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Access to RAF Cosford sport and leisure facilities, subject to completion of the local registration/induction process and payment of an annual fee.
• Easily accessible road/rail links.
• Free on-site car parking.
• On-site shop/café facilities.

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Mr David Moss or Mr David Evans
• Email : David.Moss842@mod.gov.uk
• Telephone : 03001547563

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk

Further information

Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: , Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email:

info@csc.gov.uk.

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