Our client is seeking a highly competent CAMO Airworthiness Review Surveyor to support continuing airworthiness governance and regulatory compliance activities within an approved Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO).
Reporting to the Head of Airworthiness, this role is responsible for conducting independent Airworthiness Reviews (ARs) in accordance with UK CAA Part-CAMO requirements, ensuring robust compliance with approved procedures, maintaining regulatory independence, and supporting airworthiness oversight activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining airworthiness standards, managing review findings, supporting regulatory engagements, and ensuring audit readiness across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Airworthiness Reviews & Compliance
- Conduct full and extension Airworthiness Reviews in accordance with UK Part-CAMO, Part-M and Part-ML regulations, associated AMC/GM guidance, and approved organisational procedures.
- Maintain the required independence from the airworthiness management process of aircraft under review and manage any potential conflicts of interest appropriately.
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Plan, execute and document Airworthiness Reviews, including:
- Technical records reviews
- Physical aircraft surveys
- Airworthiness Directive (AD) compliance verification
- Airworthiness Limitation Section (ALS) and Certification Maintenance Requirement (CMR) reviews
- Modification, repair and STC verification
- Maintenance programme compliance checks
- Controlled environment assessments (where applicable)
- Technical records reviews
- Ensure Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC) decisions are fully supported by compliant, auditable evidence.
- Maintain competence, recency and regulatory authorisation requirements.
Technical & Regulatory Support
- Support the management and closure of Airworthiness Review findings through the organisation's compliance management system.
- Provide technical support for regulatory oversight activities, audits and authority requests.
- Assist with military and civil airworthiness review activities where required.
- Maintain and report on the Airworthiness Review Plan, ensuring all regulatory and contractual deadlines are achieved.
- Support wider CAMO engineering, reliability, safety management and compliance activities.
- Promote a positive safety culture and uphold high standards of governance, professionalism and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
Essential Experience
- Experience conducting or supporting Airworthiness Reviews within a Part-CAMO and/or Part-M environment.
- Strong understanding of ARC processes, regulatory independence requirements and approved CAMO procedures.
- Experience reviewing:
- Technical records
- Configuration control data
- AD and Service Bulletin status
- Maintenance programme compliance
- Technical records
- Strong analytical and investigative skills.
Desirable Experience
- Previous Airworthiness Review Staff (ARS) authorisation.
- Previous ARC signatory experience.
- Experience supporting regulatory audits, oversight activities or authority engagements.
- Exposure to compliance monitoring and audit preparation activities.
Essential Qualifications
Candidates must meet the requirements of UK CAMO.A.310(a), including:
- Minimum of 5 years' continuing airworthiness experience.
- Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence, aeronautical degree, or recognised equivalent qualification.
- Formal aeronautical maintenance training.
- Experience holding an appropriately responsible position within an approved aviation organisation.
Applicants without a Part-66 licence or aeronautical degree may still be considered where additional relevant experience satisfies regulatory equivalency requirements.
Additional requirements:
- Ability to obtain UK security clearance.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Part-CAMO, Part-M and Part-ML training.
- Current competence and continuation training in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- SMS, Human Factors and EWIS training.
Desirable Qualifications
- Aircraft type training or fleet familiarisation training.
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA) training.
- Previous ARS or ARC signatory approval.
Key Competencies
- Strong knowledge of UK CAA Part-CAMO, Part-M, Part-ML and associated AMC/GM requirements.
- Ability to interpret technical records and compliance evidence accurately.
- Detailed understanding of ARC issue and ARC extension requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail and audit-focused documentation standards.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective workload management and prioritisation capabilities.
- Ability to make objective, evidence-based decisions.
- Collaborative approach whilst maintaining regulatory independence.
Behavioural Requirements
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate integrity, professionalism and independence.
- Maintain a strong safety and compliance mindset.
- Deliver accurate, traceable and audit-ready work.
- Apply sound risk-based judgement.
- Communicate findings clearly and objectively.
- Take ownership of decisions and outcomes.
- Support continuous improvement and regulatory learning.
- Handle sensitive information responsibly and professionally.
Benefits
Salary up to £60,000 per annum plus extensive benefits package.
CAMO AR Surveyor in Cranwell employer: White Raven Resourcing
As a leading player in the insurance sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide ample opportunities for growth and advancement, alongside a competitive salary package of up to £90,000. Our supportive culture encourages teamwork and empowers you to make impactful decisions that drive our underwriting strategy forward.
