Airspace Operations Utilisation Assistant Gatwick, England
Job description
Date: 21-Apr-2023
Location: Gatwick, GB
Company: Civil Aviation Authority
Salary: £28,199 up to £37,492 dependent upon experience
Contract Type: Permanent
We are the UK's aviation 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 done through an online system called Military-Electronic Aeronautical Messaging Service, MilEAMS. 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 Assistant, 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 it sits at the heart of the CAA’s duty to the aviation industry and the public. Its function is vital to ensuring a 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, bother 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. This can either be 3 years or 5 years depending on the level required (CTC or SC). If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application. For more information 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.
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 Click Here
Closing Date: Friday 5th May 2023
Interview Date: W/C Monday 22nd May 2023
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.
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