Future ATM/ANS Technology Policy Specialist

Salary:  £50,000 to £65,000 – Dependent on experience

Contract Type:  Permanent – Full time

Security Level:  CTC - Vetting explained - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

Location:  Gatwick – Hybrid – Flexible

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

Aviation has always been one of the most innovative sectors of industry and this is never truer than today as we see the emergence of new aircraft types, new airspace use-cases and an ever-evolving technological landscape. As the aviation industry continues to push the boundaries of what can be done in the air, the CAA must be there to support it. The Airspace Modernisation Strategy (AMS) describes how we intend to achieve this objective.

The AMS describes a series of measures that will modernise and improve the UK’s airspace environment as we seek to deliver increased levels of integration for all airspace users. These measures include the deployment of ACAS X, TIS-B, FIS-B and DAA systems and, as an ATM/ANS Technology Specialist, you will play an instrumental role in establishing the regulatory environment to implement these measures. Beyond the AMS, you will work alongside colleagues in the CAA, DfT and industry to adapt and enhance those aspects of the UK’s regulatory framework which relate to ATM/ANS technologies, taking note of developments from ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) and other international bodies.

A core part of the role involves working with national and international partners. This collaboration will allow you, and by association the UK, to better understand the challenges it faces regarding ATM/ANS technologies and to capture best practice solutions. To support this, you must be able to effectively analyse, prioritise and utilise intelligence and information from a wide range of sources and combine your broad experience with an innovative approach to develop novel solutions to often sophisticated technical or operational problems. This will be further supported by your ability to encourage communication, develop positive relationships and engage with various stakeholders.

About You

Minimum essential requirements for the role:

• Demonstrate a broad understanding of the ATM/ANS technologies which are intended to be deployed as part of the implementation of the AMS.
• Possess a deep understanding of UK and international requirements and other ‘non-regulatory’ material relating to ATM/ANS technologies.
• Be able to work on your own initiative with minimal guidance and have high levels of commitment, reliability, and flexibility, whilst being a great teammate.
• Possess effective communication skills, both written and oral, that will enable you to engage with and influence partners at all levels throughout the CAA and in industry.
• A problem solver who can listen, consider, and be open-minded.
• Able to take a measured and pragmatic view that is open to modernisation and innovation concepts, whilst ensuring a strong focus on maintaining or improving the safety and efficiency of the UK’s airspace environment.

Desirable skills for the role:

• Expert knowledge on airborne collision avoidance system
• A knowledge of collision avoidance systems logic modelling
• Technical knowledge of protocols used in airborne safety-net systems
• A demonstrable knowledge of ground-based safety-nets

Inclusivity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our diversity ensuring all are backgrounds included here at the CAA. As a member of the Disability Confident scheme, applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role with us will be guaranteed an interview.

Our Benefits

We offer a range of excellent benefits such as:

• Flexible & hybrid working arrangements available
• 28 days annual leave + public holidays (additional 5 days leave purchase scheme)
• Generous pension scheme (Up to 12% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing Room at Gatwick
• Mental Health and Suicide First Aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme, talking therapies and neurodiversity support via Occupational Health & access to Headspace for colleagues and 5 dependents
• Free onsite gym at Gatwick or discounted gym membership for London
• EV charging points
• Employee Development courses internally and via Skillsoft

Our Values
 

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Closing Date: Friday 4th October

Interview Date: TBC

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.