A vacancy has arisen for a Squadron Leader, Any to serve as RAF Commander at RAF Fairford on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 14 April 2027.
- This is a RAF liaison officer role to the United States Visiting Forces (USVF) and is not an in-command appointment. The post holder will work for the Senior RAF Liaison Officer to the USVF and will be AOC 2 Gp’s senior MOD representative at RAF Fairford and RAF Welford (a satellite unit of RAF Fairford), providing advice and liaising with the on-base US leadership and UK civil authorities. The post holder will have duty of care responsibilities for the MOD (Air TLB) Civil Service workforce.
RAF Fairford (including RAF Welford)
- Provide advice and support to the local USVF commander for all matters of UK MoD policy and protocol, including coordination with other UK stakeholders in periods of high USVF operational tempo.
- Establish and maintain close liaison with the appropriate UK authorities, including dealing with complaints from UK sources and representing the base at local council meetings.
- Attend local events and meetings to represent the RAF, some of which may be at weekends and outside of normal working hours.
- Protect the RAF’s reputation locally with the USVF and wider communities.
- Assist with (and if necessary, convene and chair) siting, handover and takeover boards, in close liaison with DIO.
- Refer to Gp Capt USVF Spt Gp for the Health and Safety (H&S) duty-of-care of all Air Cmd funded MoD staff on site.
- Assist the local DIO Manager and the respective DIO Land Agent so that the USVF can deliver their responsibilities for the management of the MOD estate.
- Act as the focal point on site for all MOD personnel.
- Work closely with the relevant RAF Regional Liaison Officers’ for each Base and associated Emergency Services regarding off-site plans. Take part in relevant exercising on-base with USVF personnel and off base as required.
Fairford Only
- Liaise with Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises and the USVF in the delivery of the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) each year. Ensuring the DIO License is in place, be part of all HO/TO of facilities and land and engage in all Exercises and real-world events associated with RIAT. Host local dignitaries in the USVF chalet for RIAT.
RAF Commander employer: Serve
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