Airworthiness Surveyor

AIRWORTHINESS SURVEYOR

Salary £60,000 + great benefits

Air Safety Support International (ASSI) is a not-for-profit, wholly-owned, subsidiary company of the UK Civil Aviation Authority, established under Directions from the United Kingdom's Department for Transport. The company's primary objective is to help provide a more cohesive system of civil aviation safety regulation in the United Kingdom Overseas Territories (OTs).

ASSI is responsible for regulating the industry in some OTs as well as supporting OT existing Civil Aviation Authorities in the safety and security regulation of all aspects of civil aviation, including the licensing of personnel and the certification of aircraft, airlines, airports and air traffic control.

The Role

We are looking for an Airworthiness Surveyor to join our small team based in Crawley. You will enhance aviation safety and protect the public by ensuring that the UK Government can continue to be satisfied that airport and aircraft operations in the OTs are being carried out in accordance with international safety requirements.

You will carry out audits of service providers, be involved in assessments of OT Civil Aviation Authorities and develop new regulatory policies, requirements and practices for the OTs. You will provide advice to Governors and Ministers within the Territories and have autonomy to use your expertise and experience to deal with novel situations.

You will use your airworthiness expertise to coach colleagues and to contribute to the wider objectives of ASSI. You will also be expected to give direct support to activities of other technical specialists, as required, in ensuring that the UK’s international responsibilities to ICAO are being fully met across the OTs.

About You

• In this role you will be expected to travel overseas approximately 4/5 times a year for around a week at a time. You will be dealing with challenging situations so the ability to adapt to those situations is a must.
• You will have: -
  • Significant relevant experience in aircraft maintenance or manufacturing industry, ideally with an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence.
  • Regulatory experience of overseeing maintenance and continued airworthiness approvals, including SMS and QMS systems, with a proportionate risk-based approach.
  • A high standard of education, equivalent to HNC/Degree level.
  • Supervisory or Quality Assurance experience.
  • A detailed knowledge of international aviation regulatory requirements and the aircraft / aviation industry.
  • Knowledge of Information Technology and Information Management Systems as applied within the aviation industry.
  • Ability to operate in a wide range of cultural business environments at all levels.
  • Capable of using experience and making sound judgments, with an ability to think laterally to identify the wider implications of decisions making.
  • Able to challenge information, propositions or assumptions, often of a deep technical nature and across a range of disciplines, affecting safety.
  
  

What can we offer you?

Being an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage and support applications from all backgrounds. If you have a disability or special need that requires adjustments, please let us know.

For more information on ASSI visit our website - https://www.airsafety.aero

This is an interesting and challenging role for someone who is passionate about global aviation safety, who loves to travel and who enjoys working with a wide variety of partners. If you’re an experienced Aviation Safety professional who wants to spread their wings and grow their experience on an international level then this is an ideal opportunity to do so..

Working With Us

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!

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 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. We use fair and inclusive selection approaches to hire the best person for the job based on merit alone.

As a member of the Disability Confident scheme, applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role with us will be guaranteed an interview. If you require an adjustment for any reason, please let us know.

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: 20th March

Interview Date: Early April – date to be confirmed

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