Policy Specialist Personnel Licensing (4564)

Salary: £50,477 up to £65,800 dependent upon experience

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Security Level: BPSS

Air Safety Support International Ltd (ASSI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the UK Civil Aviation Authority. Established in 2003, ASSI supports the development of civil aviation safety regulation in the UK Overseas Territories (OTs). Its mission is “To ensure, in an inclusive and sustainable manner, that the UK meets its international obligations in respect of aviation safety regulation within the UK Overseas Territories.”

The Role

To undertake the management of all personnel licensing (PEL) policy and regulatory functions for the Overseas Territories (OTs) where we are designated including licences, authorisations, qualifications and associated rating, validation, and medical certification/declaration requirements, across the following areas:

• Aircraft maintenance engineers,
• Air traffic services personnel,
• Flight crew including professional and private pilots and flight engineers, and
• Medical certification/declaration and aviation medical examiner oversight.

Core Accountabilities

• To lead in the development and upkeep of PEL regulation for the OTs, namely Aviation Requirements (OTARs) and Aviation Circulars (OTACs), as well as their legal basis in the Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order, and to ensure these continually meet international standards.
• The focus is namely but not limited to the following OTAR Parts:

61: Pilot Licences and Ratings,

63: Flight Engineer Licences and Ratings

           65: Air Traffic Services Personnel Licences, Ratings and Training Organisation Requirements,

66: Aircraft Maintenance Personnel Licensing and Authorisation

67: Medical Standards and Approval of Medical Examiners.

• To lead technical development of any OT regulation and guidance in the area of unmanned aircraft remote pilot licensing, training and certification.
• To liaise with PEL and medical certification focal points in the UK CAA and OT Aviation Authorities to ensure policy alignment, subject matter expert access, and sharing of best practices.
• To lead the response to International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) PEL-related requests or policy development dialogue.
• To ensure that ICAO Annex 1 Standards and Recommended Practices for Personnel Licensing, along with related Procedures for Air Navigations Services, are adequately reflected in ASSI regulations and guidance material where applicable, and to provide adequate explanation of any differences.
• To provide PEL technical contribution to ASSI policy and regulatory activity in related areas such as flight operations, airworthiness or ATS. This could include participating in assessments or assisting in the preparation for them, reviewing licence validation applications, or providing PEL input into approval, permission, exemption or certification workflows.
• Advise DfT in responding to Ministerial and Parliamentary Questions in the OTs.
• Lead on the PEL response to all the ICAO continuous monitoring tools including SARPs Compliance Checklists, Protocol Questions and State Aviation Activity Questionnaires, ensuring that all are answered, any gaps are filled, and evidence is available to support compliance so that the OTs are compliant with ICAO safety standards.
• To develop effective relationships as necessary with stakeholders in the UK government, UK CAA, OTs and approved organisations.

About You

To be considered for the role you must have:

Significant experience in one or more of the following:

a)       Personnel licence holder within the civil aviation sector, preferably with experience as an instructor or examiner; or

b)       Policy specialist in a national regulator, developing and/or overseeing personnel licensing policy; or

c)       Aviation personnel licensing administrator in the application of technical requirements in one or more of the key fields, preferably at a managerial level, with a willingness and ability to undertake additional responsibility for other technical areas.

As well as:

• An in-depth knowledge of ICAO, UK and international technical requirements for personnel licensing.
• Able to challenge information, propositions or assumptions, often of a deep technical nature and across a range of disciplines affecting aviation safety.
• Adept at quickly grasping new technical knowledge.
• Applies experience to make sound judgments. Follows established policies and procedures. Can balance thinking laterally to identify the wider implications of issues and decisions. Self-starter and ability to manage multiple demanding tasks with minimal supervision.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal tactfully, diplomatically and authoritatively with people at all levels.
• Advanced knowledge of Information Technology namely Office 365 products especially Microsoft Word. Adept at regularly using information and workflow management systems, and able to quickly grasp new applications as necessary.

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 you must have the right to work in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken.

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

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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.

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. 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. 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: Monday 20th January 2025

Interview Date: W/C Monday 27th January or Monday 3rd February 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.