Helicopter and Training Technical Co-ordinator

JADTEU, RAF Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxon

The Joint Air Delivery Test and Evaluation Unit (JADTEU) is unique within Defence and responsible through design, trials and evaluation for enabling the delivery of: personnel by parachute; machines and materiel as internal aircraft loads, or helicopter underslung helicopter loads; and loads delivered from aircraft in flight by parachute. JADTEU’s intent throughout is to enhance Defence capability by assurance of safety, design compliance, efficiency and effectiveness. As part of the Air and Space Warfare Centre (ASWC), JADTEU is recognised as the sole authority to conduct this activity through design assurance and physical evaluation of equipment. JADTEU’s products include trials reports, load preparation instructions, drills and procedures via publications. JADTEU is based at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.

The Helicopter & Training (Hels & Trg) Section Technical Co-ordinator (TC) post forms part of JADTEU’s publication system. The TC is responsible to Officer Commanding Hels & Trg for the production of Helicopter Underslung Load Clearances (USLCs) and authorship of Hels & Trg Section Defence Air Publications (DAPs).

Elements of the role must be performed on-site with occasional off-site work; however, some remote working will be possible using personal issue MODNet and Publications laptops.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

As TC you are to liaise with the Helicopter Trials Management Officers (TMO) and the Rigging Team throughout all stages of the trial process to ensure that all data, imagery/illustrations are captured/generated to produce an USLC. Once obtained, you are to compile the information and publish in the relevant DAP. Additionally, you are to liaise with equipment sponsors and periodically update and amend all Hels & Trg DAPs and digitally publish on behalf of the document sponsor.

Person specification

1. Preparing documentation for the DAPs 101A-1105-1B / 1B1 by:

–  Maintaining a close association with the Photo Section and graphic illustrators to ensure suitable photographs are taken and illustrations created of equipment during static trials.
–  Drafting USLCs.
–  Co-ordinating the passage of USLCs throughout all stages of production.
–  Updating and producing draft amendments of existing USLCs
–  Liaising with equipment sponsors to ensure USLCs remain current.
–  Reviewing equipment designated for USL at the most suitable location.
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2. Regularly amending JADTEU Helicopter Underslung Load DAP 101A-1105-1A.

3. Liaising with the underslung load Air Publication Sponsors (the RTSA) to ensure the correct allocation and control of documents, and to gain approval for final distribution.

4. Controlling the distribution of JADTEU Helicopter Underslung Load publications.

5. Providing advice to all members of the Section on the production of USLCs.

6. Assisting TMOs with other aspects of producing an USLC as required.

7. Providing advice to internal and external agencies on USLC and Helicopter Underslung Load Equipment (HUSLE) matters.

8. Regularly amending TIES Manual DAP 101A-1114 as required by JHC Trg.

9. Fully acquainting with all in-Service HUSLE and USL rigging practices, techniques, and policy.

10. Attending HUSLE meetings as directed by OC Hels & Training Section.

11. Remaining current as Rigger Marshaller and should be prepared to operate with the Section, away from RAF Brize Norton, as part of a rigging team for planned uncleared load moves and Flight Trials.

12. Acting as the JADTEU Adobe InDesign SME (if SQEP) and supporting the JADTEU Technical Authors with their work.

Essential Skills: Adobe Indesign or equivalent software experience in the production of technical publications.

Desirable Skills: Defence Rigger Marshaller.

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

• Leadership
• Working Together
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Delivering at Pace
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Leadership
• Working Together
• Seeing the Big Picture

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.

• 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 annual leave per year, rising by 1 day per year to a maximum of 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.
• Access to MoD employee discount scheme, offering savings at hundreds of top retailers.
• On site gym facilities.

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. 

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Job contact :

• Name : Sqn Ldr Ashley Hampson
• Email : Ashley.Hampson724@mod.gov.uk

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