Human Factors Specialist - Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom - Civil Aviation Authority

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Date:10 Apr 2024


Location:
Gatwick, GB


Company:
Civil Aviation Authority


Salary:
£48,000 to £55,000 dependent upon experience


Contract Type:
Permanent - Full Time


Security Level:

BPSS
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.


Human Factors is the science behind Human Performance, and we believe that people are at the core of the Aviation and Aerospace system.

This exciting opportunity will enable you to influence Human Factors (HF) and Systems Thinking in the work that we do, you'll provide HF expertise in projects and programmes, support colleagues by delivering HF training and will collaborate with forums cross the industry.


The Role


Responsible for developing and delivering HF training, including Just Culture training, identified from within the CAA HF Strategy for both internal and external audiences, and for maintaining and developing engagement and collaboration opportunities with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.


Core Accountabilities

  • Support the delivery of CAA HF Strategy through the action plan items, by coordination and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
  • Seek to identify HF trends by working closely with the Intelligence team
  • Ensure that the HF content of the website, publications and the intranet is maintained and current
  • Support pilot performance initiatives that contain an HF element, including supporting the objectives of the Aviation Mental Health and Support Programmes
  • Support a standardised approach to HF issues across capability teams and policy development
  • Promote and facilitate HF considerations across capability teams
  • Provide ongoing critical review of HF relevant academic research articles in support of the CAA HF strategy for both current and innovative aviation systems

About You

To be considered for the role you must have a:

  • Degree or professional level qualification in HF or specific HF / Human Performance related area, Psychology, Ergonomics, or similar
  • Experience within a safety critical industry in an HF related role
  • Knowledge of the aviation operating environment
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Personal attributes to include, team worker with flexible and adaptable work ethos; ability to work autonomously, lateral thinker; and ability to participate in multidiscipline teams of both internal and external stakeholders. Proven ability to influence change within mixed discipline teams
  • Comfortable working with ambiguity and uncertainty
  • Experience of developing and delivering training courses
  • Knowledge and experience of SMS and performancebased regulations is desirable

What Can We Offer You?
This is an opportunity to work amongst a highly skilled team of professionals. The work is varied and interesting and brings opportunities to engage with multiple stakeholders at all levels. There is plenty of opportunity to work on several projects from the here and now to Future Flight workstreams.

For further information about the CAA Human Factors Strategy and Action Plan, please click the link below;


Additional Information
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 you must have the right to work in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken.

The CAA values high ethical standards and personal integrity among employees. If invited for interview you will be asked to complete a declaration of interest.


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 embraced 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.


Our Values
Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone


Closing Date:
Friday 26th April 2024


Interview Date:
W/C Tuesday 7th May or Monday 13th May 2024

**No recruitment age
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