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Are you experienced in aircraft Avionic/ Electrical or have associated skills. Could you use your extensive knowledge and skills to deliver training to the next generation of RAF Engineers, whilst encouraging them to be their very best? Do you want to be part of a team who are encouraged to develop new skills and to be innovative in the way we deliver our business? Then you are just the person we are looking for. No 1 School of Technical Training is looking for Specialist Instructional Officers to train our future Technicians to develop the skills needed to work at the highest levels on the RAF`s the next generation aircraft.
Through the interview process you may become highlighted for other posts within the school.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
The role of an Avionic Instructor at the RAF No1 School of Technical Training, provides initial trade training to new recruits, as well as more advanced training to existing RAF aeronautical engineers. It also delivers the same aeronautical training to International students under government contract.
This post is to train students in the Diagnosis, maintenance, testing & repair of aircraft systems using a variety of emulation, real time fault finding, (both on and off aircraft) and associated maintenance practices and documentation and Human Factors. Full training in each specialism will be offered.
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Person specification
Delivery of training (theory and practical Avionics) to City & Guilds Apprenticeship Level 3 standard.
Preparing reports on students performance (academic and behavioural).
Prepare and conduct practical assessments, including marking and recording.
Developing and controlling training documents and other delivery media.
Proposing improvements to training design and content.
General course administration.
Additional support duties crucial for the safe conduct of training and welfare of students.
The post holder will be encouraged to diversify across other trade related topic specialisms after suitable training to improve flexibility and increase capability building business resilience.
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Benefits
£7,641 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
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- A Civil Service pension
- 25 days paid annual leave, rising (1 day per year) to 30 Days upon completion of years service
- In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The Kings birthday
- Minimum of 15 days Special paid leave in a rolling 12-month period for volunteer reserve commitments
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
- Easily accessible road and rail links
- On-site Shop/Café facilities
- Access to gymnasium, swimming pool and outdoor sports facilities
- Free on-site car parking
- Good access to Airshow
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
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.
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Selection process details
We are looking for a person with the skills and attitude compatible with the military aircraft engineering environment, and should have ideally served a recognised apprenticeship and obtained a relevant National Qualification at level 3, but provided they have undergone appropriate training, and have relevant practical experience, and can show the correct Technical skills and Attitudes they can be considered.
Experience as an instructor is preferable but training for this competence can be given.
Application
Candidates will be required to complete an online CV template to include job history, full details of education and qualifications, and previous experiences and skills.
Candidates will be required to complete a Statement of Suitability of no more than 250 words. Please provide experience relevant to the role.
The following Behaviours would be assessed in both Application and Interview stage:
- Leadership
- Developing Self and Others
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
Interview
- You will undergo a formal interview about yourself, your experience and the Civil Service Behaviours listed.
- Sit a broad ranged theory exam/ paper on Avionic systems and associated H&S to guide us in your best placement within the organisation.
- Give a 15 min presentation on a subject relevant to an Aircraft Electrical/ Avionic system.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
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Job contact :
- Name : Mr Andrew Speck, Avionics Training Manager (AvTF) Bldg 143, Number 1 School of Technical Training. Albrighton, W, Mids WV7 3EX. Tel 01902 377786
- Email : andrew.speck100@mod.gov.uk
- Telephone : 01902 377786
Recruitment team
- Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk
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