Date: 23 Apr 2025
Salary: £50,477 up to £65,800 dependent upon experience
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
Security Level: BPSS
Visa Restrictions: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
Air Safety Support International Ltd (ASSI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the UK Civil Aviation Authority. Established in 2003, ASSI supports the development of civil aviation safety regulation in the UK Overseas Territories (OTs). Its mission is “To ensure, in an inclusive and sustainable manner, that the UK meets its international obligations in respect of aviation safety regulation within the UK Overseas Territories.”
The Role
To undertake the management of all personnel licensing (PEL) policy, regulatory and administrative functions for the Overseas Territories (OTs) where ASSI are designated including licences, authorisations, qualifications and associated ratings, validation, training course approval, and medical certification/declaration requirements, across the following areas:
* aircraft maintenance engineers,
* air traffic services (ATS) personnel,
* flight crew including professional and private pilots and flight engineers, and
* medical certification/declaration and aviation medical examiner oversight.
To lead in the development and upkeep of PEL regulation for the OTs, namely Aviation Requirements (OTARs) and Aviation Circulars (OTACs), as well as their legal basis in the Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order, and to ensure these continually meet International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.
The focus is namely but not limited to the following OTAR Parts:
* 61: Pilot Licences and Ratings,
* 63: Flight Engineer Licences and Ratings,
* 65: Air Traffic Services Personnel Licences, Ratings and Training Organisation Requirements,
* 66: Aircraft Maintenance Personnel Licensing and Authorisation,
* 67: Medical Standards and Approval of Medical Examiners.
To lead on all aspects of progressing and administering individual personnel licences across these areas, including reviewing and processing applications for issuing new licences or validating existing ones as required.
To advise regulatory colleagues on personnel licensing matters as they impact other regulatory areas such as air operator certificates or airworthiness maintenance organisation approvals.
To lead technical development of any OT regulation and guidance in the area of unmanned aircraft remote pilot licensing, training and certification.
To liaise with PEL and medical certification focal points in the UK CAA and OT Aviation Authorities (OTAAs) to ensure policy alignment, subject matter expert access, and sharing of best practices.
To lead the response to ICAO PEL-related requests or policy development dialogue.
To ensure that ICAO Annex 1 Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) for Personnel Licensing, along with related Procedures for Air Navigations Services (PANS), are adequately reflected in ASSI regulations and guidance material where applicable, and to provide adequate explanation of any differences.
To provide PEL technical contribution to ASSI policy and regulatory activity in related areas such as flight operations, airworthiness or ATS. This could include providing PEL input to ASSI colleagues on assessments or assisting in the preparation for them, reviewing licence validation applications, or inputting into approval, permission, exemption or deviation workflows. It could also involve providing advice and input on PEL matters to the OTAAs.
Advise DfT in responding to Ministerial and Parliamentary Questions in the OTs.
Lead on the response in the assigned technical area to all the ICAO continuous monitoring tools, including SARPs Compliance Checklists, Protocol Questions and State Aviation Activity Questionnaires, ensuring that all are answered, any gaps are filled, and evidence is available to support compliance so that the OTs are compliant with ICAO safety standards.
To develop effective relationships in the assigned technical area as necessary with stakeholders in the UK government, OTs including OTAAs, approved organisations, and UK CAA.
About You
To be considered for the role you must have significant experience in at least THREE of the following:
* Personnel licence holder within the civil aviation sector preferably as either an air traffic control officer or a flight crew licence holder; plus experience either as a senior licence holder or as an instructor/examiner;
* Policy specialist developing and/or overseeing PEL policy or undertaking policy rulemaking tasks related to this area;
* If not (b), then experience responding to or inputting into national PEL policy or rulemaking tasks (e.g. preparing consultation responses and/or working with regulators);
* Aviation personnel licensing administrator in the application of technical requirements in one or more of the key fields at a managerial level, and with a willingness and ability to undertake additional responsibility for other technical areas.
Knowledge: an in-depth understanding of UK and international (ICAO) technical requirements for personnel licensing combined with a good understanding of how they are delivered by the regulator and applied in the industry. Familiarity with the ICAO continuous monitoring would be a distinct advantage.
* Able to challenge information, propositions or assumptions, often of a deep technical nature and across a range of disciplines affecting aviation safety.
* Adept at quickly grasping new technical knowledge.
* Applies experience to make sound judgments. Follows established policies and procedures. Can balance thinking laterally to identify the wider implications of issues and decisions. Self-starter and ability to manage multiple demanding tasks with minimal supervision.
* Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal tactfully, diplomatically and authoritatively with people at all levels and across different cultures.
* Advanced knowledge of Information Technology namely Office 365 products especially Microsoft Word. Adept at regularly using information and workflow management systems, and able to quickly grasp new applications as necessary.
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.
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.
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.
As a member of the Disability Confident scheme, applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role with us will be guaranteed an interview. We use fair and inclusive selection approaches to hire the best person for the job based on merit alone. If you require an adjustment for any reason, please let us know.
Working With Us
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.
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 – For more information please Click Here
Closing Date: Friday 16th May 2025
Interview Date: W/C Monday 2nd or Monday 9th June 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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