Aerodromes Inspector (Rescue and Firefighting Services)
Date: 10 Mar 2025
Location: Manchester, GB
Salary: £56,959 dependent upon experience + car allowance
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
Security Level: CTC
Location: Manchester Regional Office
Visa Restrictions: This position does not offer visa sponsorship
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 role of Aerodrome Inspector is critical to our 'field force' and sits within the Airspace, Air traffic Management, and Aerodromes (AAA) team, which is part of the CAA's Safety and Airspace Regulation Group (SARG). This is an exciting time to join the CAA and work amongst a highly skilled team of professionals whose overall objective is to protect people and enable aerospace.
As an Aerodrome Inspector, key aspects of your role will include:
* Plan, conduct, record and report on audits and inspections of aerodromes against relevant requirements.
* Reporting audit outcomes and holding regular meetings with aerodrome accountable managers and CAA management teams.
* Conducting proportionate oversight at 'general aviation' UK licensed aerodromes.
* Collaborating with other CAA teams to share and record intelligence gathered whilst active in the field.
* Using intelligence and knowledge gained from interactions with aerodrome operators to develop a risk profile.
* Evaluation of safety management systems (SMS).
* Carrying out or contributing to investigations into aviation safety related issues such as whistle-blower disclosures or mandatory occurrence reports (MORs).
* Contributing to the development of CAA policy in line with areas of expertise.
* Contributing to CAA projects or change programmes.
* Supporting CAA International safety initiatives.
The above provides some of the key aspects of the role, however, the role is varied and diverse and other accountabilities and responsibilities that are within the scope of the post holder's competence will also be included.
About You
You will be providing regulatory oversight at the full spectrum of UK aerodromes, meaning no two days may be the same. The CAA has a strong commitment to proportionality and the successful candidate will need to apply this principle in everyday activities.
Your work will be varied and interesting, allowing opportunities to engage at every level, from conducting desktop audits to hosting meetings with Accountable Managers. The ability to build collaborative relationships will be key to success within the role.
You will be experienced in the delivery and management of Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Services (RFFS), Emergency Response Planning, and Aerodrome Safety Management.
You will be required to travel and there will be time spent away from home as following successful completion of the induction training programme, the successful candidate will provide oversight of aerodromes throughout the UK.
* Personal values that align to CAA values.
* Experience in the field of Aerodrome Emergency Planning and RFFS.
* Knowledge of the regulatory framework for Aerodrome Operations.
* Proven understanding of SMS at Aerodromes and the principles of their application.
* Communication skills that involve exploring and understanding what is happening in a situation.
* Ability to adapt to safety critical unforeseen events and challenge safety related assumptions.
* Excellent team working skills.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Meticulous approach to record keeping.
* Operator level of IT literacy (including Microsoft office suite of tools).
* Sound understanding of human factors principles.
* Ability to self-manage and organise time and workload effectively.
* Clear communicator who can build effective and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Proven ability to organise and lead meetings at a senior level.
* A desire to gain knowledge and skills to improve your performance and grow professionally.
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. For this role, this will need to be 3 years.
If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application.
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.
Relocation & Property
The CAA will be relocating from Aviation House (Our Gatwick Office) to new premises in a few years’ time.
Inclusive Recruitment
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.
Working With Us
We have embraced hybrid working and offer flexible working patterns. We know where and when we work is important in achieving a work-life balance.
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!
Our Values
Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone.
Closing Date: Friday 28th March 2025
Interview Date: W/C Tuesday 22nd April 2025
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.
No recruitment agencies please.
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