WILDCAT TRAINING CENTRE - PROGRAMMING OFFICER

Vacancy summary

Recruiting Service   Royal Navy SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN   2239031 NATO Rank(s)   OF-2 - Lt - Capt RM - Capt - Flt Lt UK Rank(s)   Lieutenant (RN), Captain (RM) Closing date  

02/03/2025, 23:55 

Commitment length   2 Years Open to personnel from   Royal Navy, Royal Marines Branch/Trade/Profession   RN Engineer FAA Officer Specialisation   Pilot Location   WILDCAT TRAINING CENTRE (RNAS Yeovilton) Region   Somerset Country   United Kingdom Engagement type   FTRS - Full Commitment

Vacancy detail

Task requirements  

Primary Purpose 

The primary role of the RN Programming Officer (PROGO) within the WTC is to provide overall co-ordination and management of the Simulator programme in supporting the training requirements of the Training and Front Line Wildcat HMA Squadrons. The PROGO will also facilitate WTC Continuation training requirements by being competent to safely operate the WTC devices from the IOS positions.

Secondary Purposes 

The post holder is to:

a.    Promulgate the daily simulator programme on STARS. This will be produced weekly basis in conjunction with the Army requirements, in negotiation the LH Lead Instructor.

b.    Liaise with Squadron and Force Programming Officers to ensure effective use of the STE. 

c.    Allocate WTC instructor resources to specific devices and sorties, taking into consideration individual crew duty time for both simulator and live flying events iaw guidance in WTC standing orders.

d.    Liaison with Squadron Training Officers in order to co-ordinate the simulator programme, ensuring that maximum training value is achieved. 

e.    Support the Training Officer in reviewing Courseware and ATMs, as they affect sorties.

f.    Effectively manage the use of STARS within the WTC RN cadre, including education of the WTC instructors. Make recommendations to ensure STARS development meets the requirements of the WMF.

g.    Co-ordinate VIP and external visits to the WTC.

h.    Co-ordinate simulator instructors’ flying availability with 825 and 815 NAS.

i.    Act as a focal point for the WTC Sharepoint and IT issues.

j.    Act as Deputy Mission Support Officer IAW Standing Orders

k.    To manage and distribute the required Flight publications documents for WTC Aircrew.

l.    Remain up to date with Airfield (Cat 413 RT procedures and the DAM) and Regulatory procedures (TD, MRP, Br766/7)

m.    Effectively operate the IOS and LPSG to support all sorties profiles.

Principle tasks

The principal tasks undertaken by the WTC RN Programming Officer/IOS Operator are:

a.    To facilitate the use of the WTC training devices, from the Instructor Operating Stations, by Front Line crews for Training Directive and Currency Flying. 

b.    To maintain records of aircrew attendance and performance (where appropriate) in the simulator through use of the WTC Training Management Information System (STARS).

c.    To deliver an efficient simulator programme, based on the requested bids from the Force Progo (combined 815 and 825 NAS bids). Allocating devices (within current constraints) and instructors based on availability and priority. Monitor this programme on a daily basis and making adjustments to the programme in consultation with Army CTR and LH CTT users. 

d.    To liaise with other simulation facilities and NCHQ and provide feedback into the Wildcat Training Needs Analysis. 

e.    To co-ordinate visits with the sponsoring officer, allocate hosts and inform the WTC building manager.    

Essential competencies  

Must be an OF2 of RN Warfare FAA(OF) specialisation. OF1 applicants with a recommend for the next higher rank in their most recent OJAR may be considered. 

OF3 applicants, if successful, will only be paid as and normally wear the rank of OF2.

Must be serving as a member of the Reserve Forces or have served with the Regular Forces.

The post holder shall:

a.    Have embarked maritime rotary wing experience.

b.    Have completed at least 1 flying tour.

c.    Be in date for Flight Safety Course.

Selection Process  

Applicants will unde