UK CAA – RPAS Technical Support Officer

Salary: Up to £37,492

Contract Type: Permanent – Full time

Security Level: BPSS – BPSS clearance

Location: Gatwick – Hybrid

We are the UK’s aviation and aerospace regulator and recognised as a world leader in its field. Our activities are diverse, enabling the aviation industry to meet the highest safety standards, and we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to the constantly evolving aviation environment.

The Role

The RPAS Sector Unit have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Support Officer to join the team as a Technical Support Officer, you will support our Surveyors and Inspectors in their duties around assessment and oversight of those who operate RPAS within the United Kingdom. You will undertake and own critical technically oriented administrative tasks that enable our team to deliver for industry.

The ever-expanding application of RPAS in our society means that the CAA is constantly presented with novel operations from the RPAS community. Often the circumstances proposed may have no precedent and require that our Inspectors think creatively, problem solve and innovate new best practice solutions. This vital work assists the CAA in achieving its aims regarding RPAS, their safe use and the establishment of the UK as a world leader in the application of RPAS technology. As a Technical Support Officer, you will play an important role in supporting our Inspectors and Surveyors in this challenge.

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with a passion for RPAS, and who wants to build a career that influences the direction of the industry. If this feels like a good fit for you and you want to tackle a career that will apply your understanding of aviation safety, RPAS regulation and practical experience in novel and exciting ways then please apply.

About You

Minimum essential requirements for the role:

• Must have experience in regulatory change, change management and/or the development of policy.
• Ability to participate in audits of organisations against established procedures and requirements.
• Must have experience of running meetings, including the management of agendas and minutes, and taking appropriate decisions on behalf of the team.
• Must have experience of safety risk management systems and their application in an aviation context and be able to apply those principles to make informed decisions.
• Must be able to communicate complex technical subject matter to a high standard.
• Must be capable of using experience and judgment in making risk-based, proportionate, and consistent decisions.
• Must be able to understand and analyse technical data.
• Must be able to provide timely and effective responses to internal stakeholder demands.

Desirable skills for the role:

• Audit experience.
• Safety Management Systems experience.

Inclusivity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our diversity ensuring all are backgrounds included here at the CAA. As a member of the Disability Confident scheme, applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role with us will be guaranteed an interview.

Our Benefits

We offer a range of excellent benefits such as:

• Flexible & hybrid working arrangements available
• 28 days annual leave + public holidays (additional 5 days leave purchase scheme)
• Generous pension scheme (Up to 12% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing Room at Gatwick
• Mental Health and Suicide First Aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme, talking therapies and neurodiversity support via Occupational Health & access to Headspace for colleagues and 5 dependents
• Free onsite gym at Gatwick or discounted gym membership for London
• EV charging points
• Employee Development courses internally and via Skillsoft

Our Values

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Closing Date: Friday 1st August 2024

Interview Date: w/c Monday 12th August 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.