Airspace Utilisation Operations Officer

Salary: £30,000 up to £35,000 dependent upon experience

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Security Level: SC

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 CAA has a duty to ensure that the utilisation of the UK’s airspace is monitored, that the industry is updated, and that safety is maintained. To this end, our Airspace Utilisation team is responsible for the coordination and notification of relevant industry partners regarding Unusual Aerial Activity and Obstacle Notification. This is predominantly done through an online system called Airspace Co-ordination and Obstacle Management Service, ACOMS. Unusual activity and obstacles are defined as generally hazardous activities that could pose a risk to other air users and can cover anything from flying displays to cranes.

As an Airspace Utilisation Operations Officer, it would be your role to review incoming applications and plot their impact on the surrounding airspace, or aero structures. Once this is complete you will draft and qualify notifications such as, NOTAM’s Aeronautical Information Circulars (AIC) or Airspace Co-ordination Notices (ACN). These notifications will be published online so that flight planning professionals can be made aware of their impact.

This is a fast paced, technical orientated and highly varied role that is perfect for someone coming from a flight planning background. The function sits at the heart of the CAA’s duty to the aviation industry and the public. Its function is vital to ensuring safe and well-planned use of UK airspace and the subject matter is both interesting and challenging.

About You

To be considered for the role you must:

• Possess some prior experience working with aeronautical charts, latitude & longitude, or grid referencing
• Are a capable and efficient communicator, both written and verbally, with an inquisitive mind set
• Experience with MS Office, SharePoint, Google Earth as well as other technical information systems
• Some prior knowledge of airspace and its regulation from either a civilian or military context

What Can We Offer You?

If you have, at some point in your career, integrated with the flight planning or airspace utilisation process and want to grow a career in this area, this is a phenomenal opportunity. The role offers you the first step on a ladder that will see you develop personally and technically.

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 5 years.

If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application.

For more information on SC clearance please visit - Vetting explained - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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. Our move is driven by strategic, operational and environmental considerations.

We will be moving to a new local home, up to a 15-mile radius of Aviation House, to minimise disruption for our valued colleagues and customers.

We are now working with colleagues and visitors to understand what we need in our new office, before we start our property search. We will sell Aviation House and land, vacate the site and move to new premises, but we do not expect to move before 2028

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: Sunday 30th March 2025

Interview Date: W/C Monday 7th 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.