Airspace Modernisation Safety Specialist

Salary: £39,702 to £49,000 Subject to experience

Contract Type: FTC upto 12 Months

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Passionate about aviation and ready to redefine its future? Imagine being at the heart of pioneering the next era in aviation, where your work influences exciting projects such as the evolution of drones and advanced aerial technologies. This is your opportunity to join the UK Civil Aviation Authority, an organisation that is not just a regulator, but a visionary in an industry that connects the world. You'll be instrumental in shaping the skies of tomorrow. It's more than a role; it's a chance to be part of a groundbreaking journey in aviation. If you're seeking a career that combines innovation, impact, and the thrill of progress, then join our team - where each member is a catalyst for change, in an environment that thrives on collaboration and visionary thinking.

The Role:

As an Airspace Modernisation Safety Specialist, you will assist in the delivery of key high-profile projects within the Airspace Modernisation Delivery Team. Working across an expansive range of Airspace, ATM and industry stakeholders, you will ensure that projects and programmes are delivered and implemented safely. You will provide effective safety oversight and risk management to ensure that the Civil Aviation Authority is meeting its requirements in maintaining high levels of safety, as it delivers a significant programme of change and modernisation.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the delivery of projects by offering relevant safety advice.
• Manage and coordinate the creation of compelling safety arguments through the identification, scrutiny, and interpretation of relevant safety data.
• Ensure proposed changes are fully considered in the context of existing Safety Management Systems and in line with ICAO SARPS and PANS.
• Contribute to the Civil Aviation Authority’s work in treating the Mid-Air Collision risk and promote this work in relevant safety-focused meetings.
• Collaborate widely to ensure the Delivery Team adhere to all relevant international and national aviation safety regulations.

About you: Essential Criteria

• Strategically focused and comfortable working in ambiguity.
• A strong collaborator and able to establish personal credibility with technical specialists, developing constructive relationships.
• High level of understanding and experience of safety processes and procedures, including the delivery of safety assurance work to support change, SMS and quantitative and qualitative risk assessments.
• Broad experience and knowledge of airspace change principals, air traffic management and air traffic control operations in UK airspace, gained through a similar, aviation-related position.
• Confident communicating in all formats, working collaboratively and inclusively.
• Proven ability to engage with a diverse level of stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the UK Airspace Modernisation Strategy (AMS).
• Experience in an SMS focal point role or experience in chairing safety critical meetings.
• Knowledge of General Aviation and RPAS operations in the UK. 
• Understanding of the Civil Aviation Authority and the UK aviation industry, along with key   legislative factors influencing the Civil Aviation Authority’s role as an airspace regulator, such as the Civil Aviation Act, Air Navigation Order, Rules of the Air Regulations, and the appropriate MAA Regulatory Publications.

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

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.

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.

Our Values: Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone – For more information please visit the CAA Values channel in Teams.

Additional Information:  The CAA values high ethical standards and personal integrity among employees. If invited for interview you will be asked to declare any interests that may be become relevant owing to the role change.

Closing Date: Tuesday 03Sept 2025

Interview Dates: TBC via MS Teams

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.