SO1 Drone Development

Vacancy summary

Recruiting Service   Army SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN   20241104_16246 NATO Rank(s)   OF-4 - Cdr - Lt Col - Wg Cdr UK Rank(s)   Lieutenant-Colonel Closing date  

18/11/2024, 23:55 

Anticipated start date   December 2024 Commitment length   12 months Post Owner Email   Benn, Alexandra Lt Col (1UKXX-G1-MS-SO1) <Alexandra.Benn169@mod.gov.uk> Open to personnel from   Army Branch/Trade/Profession   Any Specialisation   Operational Support Location   HQ 1(UK) Div Region   West Yorkshire Country   United Kingdom Engagement type   Additional Duties Commitment

Vacancy detail

Task requirements   1. Develop HQ level understanding of current and emerging drone tech and capabilities, support OPTs with Drone SME input.
2. Develop whole HQ understanding of anti-drone tech and capabilities.
3. Deliver training for units and HQs to improve usage of in-service and COTS drones
4. Engage with service and commercial providers (if/where appropriate) to ensure 1XX is at the forefront of military drone development and use Essential competencies   The core qualities required are those of an effective staff officer able to operate at 2-Star level. A deep understanding of the capabilities and development of drones in the military context is key to this post. Desirable competencies   None specified Selection Process   Application filtered to Boarding Additional information   The post will attract a maximum of 80 RSDs over an anticipated period of 12 months maximum. 

THIS IS ADDITIONAL WORK ON ARMY RESERVE TACOS & CAN SUPPLEMENT A NORMAL RESERVE COMMITMENT. APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE UNIT AND SUBMIT AN ARMY RESERVE PPP & CV TO THE UNIT POC LISTED ABOVE.

All forms are available on the Army FTRS Webpage.

How to apply  

For more information about how to apply for this opportunity, please visit the Army Reserve webpage.