Sqac Jnco Adc180

A vacancy has arisen for a Corporal (Engineering TG1 (Any) or TG5 (Any)) to serve as Deputy Squadron Quality Assurance Co-ordinator at RAF Lossiemouth on Additional Duties Commitment (180) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS) with an initial proposed start date of 28 September 2026 (or earlier/later subject to candidate status).

This post will report to the Officer Commanding TSS via the Squadron Quality Assurance Coordinator (SQAC) the Cpl TSS DSQAC is responsible for:

• Upholding the general responsibilities outlined in Kings Regulations Appendix 27 concerning the TSS Satellite Safety Cell (SSC).
• Efficiently managing allocated resources to meet the Squadrons operational and quality objectives.
• Ensuring compliance with Work Instructions relevant to the SSC as detailed in the TSS Order Book.
• Executing the duties of the DSQAC role in accordance with AP100C-10 Annex E to Order 4.
• Leading and managing the self-audit programme acting as Audit Team Leader (ATL) and providing mentorship to personnel throughout audit processes.
• Conducting post-audit activities including recording analysing trends and reporting findings to inform continuous improvement.
• Chairing quality meetings proposing and establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive section performance.
• Delivering annual Quality Assurance (QA) and Continuous Improvement (CI) awareness briefings to all Squadron personnel.
• Supporting the development review and maintenance of Squadron Quality Orders and Quality Plans.
• Representing the Squadron at Station Satellite Safety meetings to ensure alignment with broader safety objectives.
• Organising and performing secretarial duties for the biannual Squadron Quality and Improvement Review Meetings (SQIRM).
• Initiating and implementing Continuous Improvement initiatives within the SSC and across the wider Squadron.
• Overseeing the management and progress of the TSS Continuous Improvement Plan.
• Upon qualification as a superuser/Local System Owner (LSO) maintaining TSS file plans and websites including managing user access controls.
• Proactively identifying potential quality and safety risks within the Squadron and recommending mitigation strategies to prevent non-compliance or operational issues.
• Acting as a key liaison between the Squadron Station HQ and external agencies to ensure quality assurance standards are understood and maintained.
• Analysing quality data and audit results to provide actionable insights and support evidence-based decision-making at Squadron and Station levels.
• Supporting the training and development of Squadron personnel in quality assurance principles and best practices fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Assisting in managing the implementation of new quality assurance processes or system changes ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption.
• Ensuring all quality assurance documentation is current accurate and compliant with regulatory and organisational standards.
• Preparing for and supporting external audits or inspections ensuring the Squadron is audit-ready and that findings are addressed promptly.
• Championing quality and safety initiatives encouraging Squadron-wide engagement and ownership of quality assurance responsibilities.
• Undertaking additional duties commensurate with rank as directed by the SQAC.
• Deputising for the SQAC during their absence ensuring continuity of quality assurance leadership.