Prismatic is a technology development company, specialising in the design, manufacture and delivery of innovative, high value aerospace products and systems. Prismatic is a subsidiary of BAE systems, led by a technically and commercially focused team. Our cutting edge systems (such as the high-altitude PHASA-35) have clear commercial value, are developed at pace and address critical customer needs.
Job Title – Air Operations Safety & Regulation LEAD
Reporting directly to the Flight Operations Manager, the Air Operations Safety & Regulation Lead is responsible for managing, coordinating and delivery of all Safety & Regulation activity within the Flight Operations team.
Tasks and Accountabilities
As part of this role you will be responsible for undertaking activities such as: –
* Manage, coordinate and deliver all Safety & Regulation activity.
* Assess and deliver Regulation needs analysis.
* Lead the Air Operations team in Safety and regulatory compliance matters.
* Form part of the Flight operations Air crew.
* Support Flight Test deployments as a Manual/External Pilot.
* Support additional ad-hoc Flight Operations tasks.
Required Skills
* Previous UAV operations experience with a knowledge and understanding of technologies relevant to High Altitude Long Endurance UAVs (HALE UAVs).
* Ability to lead a team, with a positive and proactive attitude.
* Experience with working with civil, military or range approval authorities and Aviation Rules and Regulations including international Unmanned Systems Regulations.
* Understanding of Flight planning, meteorology, system preparation and airspace management.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly even under high pressure situations and a demonstrable ability to make and implement complex risk-based decisions under pressure.
* Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills to be able to work with stakeholders at all levels, both military and civilian.
* Understanding of Flight planning, meteorology, system preparation and airspace management.
* Confidence to talk to engage with customers for key stakeholders.
* Ability to travel and be deployed on projects internationally working under austere conditions.
* Understanding of engineering test plans and how to conduct them.
* Private Pilot’s Licence or better or Military flying experience.
* Significant, documented UAS or R/C flying experience.
* Qualified to degree level in Engineering, Physics, Electronics, other practical scientific discipline.
* Experience in uniformed service, or experience working with defence.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and using computer systems.
* Ability to mentor and train other users.
* Careful and organised approach to tasks.
* Reliable in respect of quality and timeliness of deliverable items.
* Evidence of taking ownership of problems/high level requirements.
Principal Terms and Conditions
* Post – Permanent.
* Salary – to be agreed depending on experience.
* Pension – 10% contribution from the company included.
* Working time 37.5 hrs per week.
* Location – Alton, Hampshire, UK.
* Start – ASAP.
* Eligible to participate in BAE Systems Share Incentive Scheme
* Interviews are either virtually or at Alton ASAP.
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