This permanent role sits in the Airspace, Air Traffic Management Infrastructure function of the Safety and Airspace Regulation Group at the Civil Aviation Authority. The post leads audits, inspections and assurance of Air Navigation Service Providers, from major airports to small ATS units. Applicants need significant operational ATS experience and an ATCO licence, and the role involves hybrid working with at least two days a week away from home. Security clearance requires five years' UK residency, and visa sponsorship is not offered.
What the job involves
- Plan, lead and deliver audits, inspections and assurance activities under risk-based oversight and approved programmes
- Act as technical specialist for allocated organisations, giving operational insight to performance-based oversight
- Assess the competence and suitability of ATS personnel for the grant, validation, revalidation and renewal of licences, ratings and privileges
- Evaluate governance, safety management, resilience arrangements and safety culture of regulated organisations
- Assess operational, technical and organisational changes for regulatory compliance and associated safety risk
- Lead or support investigations into regulatory concerns, significant occurrences and emerging safety issues
- Analyse operational and safety data to identify trends, risks and areas needing regulatory attention
- Build professional relationships with regulated organisations while keeping regulatory independence and objectivity
- Represent the CAA at industry meetings, working groups and stakeholder engagements
- Contribute to regulatory policy development and continuous improvement across ATM oversight
- Coach, mentor and deliver inspector training to develop colleagues
- Champion CAA values, professional standards and commitment to diversity and inclusion
What’s required
Registration & licences
- ATCO Licence held, or in exceptional circumstances previously held
Experience
- Significant operational experience in an Air Traffic Services environment
- Applying operational procedures and safety requirements in a regulated aviation setting
- Making proportionate, evidence-based decisions in safety-critical environments
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of UK ATM/ANS regulatory requirements and relevant ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices
- Understanding of ATS personnel licensing frameworks and modern performance-based and risk-based oversight
- Knowledge of safety management systems and risk assessment methodologies
- Thorough understanding of ATS operations and associated regulatory requirements
- Clear, evidence-based report writing, and gathering and evaluating information from multiple sources for stakeholders at all levels
Checks & eligibility
- Security clearance (SC) with five years' UK residency
Other
- Influencing organisations positively to improve safety and compliance
- Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Managing competing priorities and working independently
- Applying balanced judgement in complex operational environments
- Understanding both the safety and commercial realities faced by regulated organisations
- Delivering high-quality outcomes within agreed timescales
Nice to have
- Experience conducting audits or inspections
- Lead Auditor qualification or equivalent experience
- Experience in root cause analysis and evidence-based investigations
- Current or previous Assessor endorsement
- Current or previous OJTI endorsement
- Hold or ability to hold a Class 3 Medical
- Human Factors qualifications or training
- Previous experience within a regulatory authority
What’s offered
- Professional development opportunities
- Benefits and work-life balance support set out on the careers website
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
