CAA Qualified Pilot Suitable roles
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The following roles are suitable for qualified pilots and may be suit a low-hour recently qualified fATPL holder who is looking for their first opportunity. Info from CAA careers website.
Airspace Modernisation Lead
Date: 01-Apr-2022
Location: London, GB
Company: Civil Aviation Authority
Salary: £48,454 up to £64,606 with a market related supplement may be applicable
Contract Type: permanent
Additional: Would consider either London or Gatwick based
We are the UK’s aviation 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
Like any form of infrastructure, ensuring that the UK’s airspace is fit for purpose is vital to enabling a thriving economy and a safe aviation environment for all participants. The UK has some of the most complex airspace in the world and its modernisation represents a ground-breaking moment in the UK’s aviation history. If you have the technical expertise and are excited by the idea of being involved in an opportunity like this, then the CAA wants to hear from you.
As an Airspace Modernisation Lead you will act as a subject matter expert on technical and strategic elements of the strategy. This includes, commercial / general flight operations as well as air traffic management / control experience. You will work with a wide variety of partners, in the CAA and beyond, to ensure that the airspace modernisation strategy (AMS) delivers on its goals for the total modernisation of UK airspace by 2040.
In this role you will tackle a wide variety of challenges. These include, the future service delivery model of Lower Airspace Services, the type of Air Traffic Service provided, improving airspace access arrangements for all users, flight-progress data sharing, and many more. Ultimately this role is at the heart of the UK’s future airspace aspirations. You will work with groundbreaking technology and strategic concepts, you will partner internationally to share best practice and will hopefully build a legacy that will go on to influence generations to come.
The Role’s responsibilities include:
- Engage across industry to ensure airspace modernisation plans are understood and that knowledge is presented in the annual report to the SoS (CAA Directions 2017)
- Lead the development of strategic airspace strategies/elements, identified as critical to the AMS, specifically:
- Develop a suitable airspace structure to meet the needs of the entire aviation community as determined in the AMS, consulting as necessary with the wider aviation and stakeholder communities.
- Determine the level of Air Traffic Services (ATS) required in UK airspace change especially regarding harmonisation of UK ATS with ICAO guidance.
- Develop the future service model for a new Lower Airspace Service, the type of ATS provided, that will improve airspace access for current and future airspace users.
- Coordinate the development of the AMS in order to direct subsequent airspace policy and rulemaking with respect to PBN, including airborne system requirements, flight operations procedures, navigation infrastructure, including GNSS, etc.
- Ensure the role that PBN plays in AMS is properly represented and exploited.
About You
- Clear understanding of AMS and related aims and objectives, with a background as a Commercial/GA Pilot or an Air Traffic Control professional
- Solid appreciation and understanding of the National Airspace Change Process and legislation with an appreciate of its ramification on airspace users including GA, military, commercial air transport and other stakeholders impacted by it.
- An ability to rapidly establish personal credibility and rapour with partners from all backgrounds
- Can utilise effective communication skills, both written and oral, enable engagement with contacts at all levels, internally and externally, with the aim if developing constructive relationships
- Can demonstrate an innovative approach and open perspective in the development of novel solutions, supported by a detailed knowledge and understanding of ATM and aviation law principles
- Knowledge of NATS and other air navigation service providers and their internal structures related to Airspace modernisation.
Closing Date: 18/04/2022
Interview Date: w/c 25/04/2022
Technical Lead PBN Implementation
Location: Gatwick, GB
Company: Civil Aviation Authority
Salary: £48,454 up to £55,000 with a £13,743 supplement for an ATCO license holder
Contract Type: full time, permanent
We are the UK’s aviation 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
In line with ICAO direction and as part of the Global Air Navigation Plan, it is the CAA’s responsibility to ensure that any policy, regarding Performance Based Navigation, being developed meets both national and international airspace requirements. To this end, the CAA are seeking an experienced performance-based navigation specialist to tackle the role of Technical Lead for PBN Implementation.
A strong prior understanding of PBN and its component parts is key to success in this role. These include, airborne navigation system requirements, flight operating procedures, navigation infrastructure e.g., GNSS and its augmentations, aircraft certification and approvals.
The primary focus of the role is the drafting, development, evaluation, preparation and presentation of navigation policy. As well as this, you will be asked to provide experienced opinion and advice on PBN matters to the wider business, our industrial partners as well as Government Departments. This will mean that you will need to be positioned at the heart of this technical subject matter area and will effectively act as the UK’s subject matter authority on PBN issues. To achieve this, you will be required to attend, contribute toward, and work to influence the direction of national and international industrial groups, forums and events.
About You
- Possess a wide-range of experience and knowledge of aviation matters relevant to aircraft navigation capability and airspace navigation requirements linked to operations conducted using both Performance-based Navigation (PBN) techniques and Precision Approach and Landing Systems.
- Have a comprehensive understanding of modern aircraft avionics in the civil CNS/ATM industry and an appreciation of new technologies, operational and institutional initiatives, and their application.
- Can demonstrate a detailed understanding of navigation equipment design standards, specifications and operating techniques for modern commercial aircraft.
- Possess a detailed knowledge of technologies linked to navigation infrastructure e.g., GNSS and its augmentations.
- An understanding of UK ATM and associated route spacing requirements and procedures.
- Experience in developing requirements and guidance material supporting ICAO SARPS and Manuals and/or regulatory approvals.
- Experience in both chairing and participating in meetings with particular regard to international meetings
What Can We Offer You?
If you consider yourself a specialist in PBN, or its constituent elements, and are looking for an opportunity to take center stage on an international level, then this is an outstanding opportunity to do just that. This role operates at the highest echelon and will regularly collaborate with the world’s top PBN professionals. If this level of prestige and influence is attractive to you then do not hesitate to apply today!
Closing Date: 25/04/2022
Interview Date: w/c 02/05/2022
Additional Information all roles
For many appointments within the CAA, these roles require access to operationally sensitive infrastructure and/or Nationally Protected information. For these roles the post holders must undergo National Security Vetting and achieve the appropriate level of clearance.
To be vetted we will usually expect a reasonable period of residency in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken. This can either be 3 years or 5 years depending on the level required (CTC or SC). If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application. For more information please visit – Vetting explained – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Given the impact of Covid-19, it’s likely that you will work remotely to begin with as we plan for a return to work within the government guidelines.
Working With Us
We offer a range of excellent benefits such as flexible working arrangements, free onsite gym at Gatwick, discounted gym membership for London, 28 days annual leave, additional 5 days leave purchase scheme, a generous pension scheme and much more!
We are on a journey towards being increasingly adaptable, where our colleagues collaborate as part of cross-functional teams. This approach ensures we never stop learning together. It also means that you may become involved in activities that take you out of your day to day role, providing you with opportunities to develop and grow your career with us.
We have adopted hybrid working and offer flexible working patterns, being open to having a conversation about what works for you. We know where and when we work is important in achieving a work-life balance.
We are passionate about diversity and ensuring all are included at the CAA. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We use fair and inclusive selection approaches to hire the best person for the job based on merit alone.
As a member of the Disability Confident scheme, applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role with us will be guaranteed an interview. If you require an adjustment for any reason, please let us know.
Our Values
Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone
Please note that due to the current Covid-19 situation, all interviews will be conducted online by video conference using Microsoft Teams.
No recruitment agencies please.
