Specialist Instructor Officer Avionic System Principles

Instructional position delivering instruction as part of the Foundation Degree level course, (BTEC Higher national equivalent) to military air engineering students in Avionic Systems Principles.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week; however, the Ministry of Defence offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work life balance for employees. Alternative Working Patterns, in accordance with policy, can be considered where it can be accommodated by the business, but there may be occasions when a presence on site during standard working hours may be required. All working patterns and flexibilities are subject to the agreement with the Line Manager.

Are you experienced in avionics and in particular Avionic Principles and systems? Could you use your extensive knowledge and skills to deliver training to the next generation of the Royal Navy's Aircraft Engineering Technicians and Officers, whilst encouraging them to be their very best? The Royal Naval Air Engineering and Survival School (RNAESS) are looking for a Specialist Instructor Officer to deliver Avionic Principles and systems to include Digital Control Systems, Integrated Avionic Systems, Flight Control Systems and Fault Finding.

Your primary role will be teaching adult learners who are studying for their next promotion and as part of the current avionics systems phase of career courses achieving either a Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education or a Level 5 Foundation Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, delivered by the MOD, and accredited by the University of Portsmouth. These trainees will progress to be engineering supervisors on Royal Navy Air Squadrons, deployed around the globe.

Teaching experience is preferred; however, a professional Defence Trainer Course will be provided for a successful candidate if required, and further opportunities for formal civilian teaching qualifications are also available. Teaching will be conducted within the normal working week, which is 0800 – 1630 Monday - Thursday, 0800-1530 Friday. Training is programmed for 45 weeks of the year. You will be working in an encouraging supportive environment with a line manager mentor, as well as numerous other experienced trainers and training managers. The school offers an extensive support network for all trainees which provides all pastoral care.

A successful candidate will be responsible for delivery of training in the required subjects to classes of up to 16 students per class. Instructional loading will absorb approximately 60% of your time. When not instructing, the post holder will be required to maintain currency in subject matter, prepare teaching material, upkeep designated subject course documentation, invigilate & mark examinations and assessments, propose change requirements and set new examination questions as appropriate. Once experienced, mentor and develop new team members.

Qualifications: Candidates must have served a recognised aeronautical engineering apprenticeship or a relevant recognised alternative period of training and possess an appropriate National Qualification (L4 ONC/OND) AND have at least 5 years recent experience in that trade specialisation. Or candidates who have completed a UK Armed Forces Aircraft Engineering training and have attained Senior Non-Commissioned Officer level and have a proven track record of aircraft technical experience will be deemed as meeting the necessary requirements.

Behaviours: We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working Together, Developing Self and Others, Communicating and Influencing.

Alongside your salary of £29,580, the Ministry of Defence contributes £8,569 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 employer contribution of 28.97%. Generous holiday allowance – 25 days annual holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service in addition to public holidays. Limited special paid leave for approved voluntary opportunities (Conditions apply). Training and personal development. Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave. Free Parking. Use of a gym and swimming pool at competitive rates. Onsite nursery facilities. Cycle to work scheme.

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.

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.

Selection process details: This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience. Candidates will be required to complete a Statement of Suitability of no more than 500 words. Please provide experience relevant to the role.

At Sift, You Will Be Assessed Against: CV, Statement of suitability. Applicants that are selected for interview will be assessed for their suitability as a Civil Servant using Behaviour success profiles listed below. Candidates will also be required to undertake a short trade/employment test and to deliver a 10–15-minute presentation at the interview stage.

At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile Behaviours: Working Together, Developing Self and Others, Communicating and Influencing. 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. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security: Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

Nationality requirements: This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups: UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service.

Further information on nationality requirements.

Working for the Civil Service: The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities.

Diversity and Inclusion: The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found.

Contact point for applicants: Job Contact Name: Mr Karl Greer AVSM Email: karl.greer102@mod.gov.uk Recruitment team Email: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk.

Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application.