Flight Operations - Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom - Civil Aviation Authority
Description
Date:7 May 2024
Location:
Gatwick, GB
Company:
Civil Aviation Authority
Salary:
Up to £59,517 plus £16,491 market related supplement for a licensed rotary wing Flight Operations Training Inspector (Flight Examiner)
Contract Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Security Level:
CTC
Location:
Gatwick - However hybrid/remote working will be considered
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
As a Flight Operations (Training) Inspector you will be part of the UK's specialist aviation regulator, improving industry safety on behalf of the nation.
Inspector, your main accountabilities will include:
Selecting, assessing and standardising industry Senior Examiners, conducting Examiner and Instructor assessments of competence; oversight of training organisations; Evaluation of FSTDs; Assisting with enforcement action when necessary.
About You
To be considered for the role you will need to be:
- An experienced operator of single pilot helicopters, you should have considerable experience in a helicopters training environment as an instructor and an examiner
- Professional qualifications in training and testing must include FI(H), FE(H) & TRE(H)
- Single Pilot Senior Examiner, FICI, FE(H), CPL and FIE are highly desirable
- Former military pilots who have attained at least A2 CFS Instructor category and who do not meet all of the above requirements will also be given consideration
- Highly proficient in both spoken and written English with a valid medical, you will bring indepth knowledge and good communication skills
- Must hold a full and valid UK driving licence to allow unrestricted UK travel
What Can We Offer You?
This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who is fundamentally driven by the idea of enhancing aviation safety. It works with a wide variety of partners and tackles a myriad of challenges daily.
The role acts as a bulwark against those that seek to circumvent or undermine their responsibility to maintain a safe operation.
Its work is truly meaningful, going well beyond the safety of those in the aircraft but also the public at large.
To ensure that our inspectors stay relevant we also provide personal training and development as well as supporting the maintenance of licences.
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 we will usually expect a reasonable period of residency 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.
Our Values
Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone
Closing Date:
Friday 31 May 2024
No recruitment agencies please.
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Inspector, Aerospace, Training, Curriculum, Aviation, Quality, Operations, Education
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