BVLOS Airspace Integration Lead

Civil Aviation Authority; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Civil Aviation Authority invites applications for the Future Airspace - BVLOS Integration Lead at Gatwick, with hybrid working. The role demands expertise in BVLOS operations, aviation regulation and airspace management, coordinating across multiple teams to enable safe integration within UK airspace.

Ideal candidates will show strong analytical skills, stakeholder engagement and ability to deliver evidence-based solutions in a complex regulatory environment while balancing operational needs

Qualifications

• Significant experience in aviation and BVLOS operations.
• Broad knowledge of UK aviation operating environment and airspace.
• Ability to analyse complex technical, operational and regulatory issues.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical lead supporting BVLOS integration within the UK aviation system.
• Identify and address barriers across multiple CAA teams and stakeholders.
• Gather and share operational learning to inform policy and regulatory approaches.
• Develop awareness of related programmes and align work with industry partners.
• Provide expert input on airspace management and future flight integration.
• Support evidence-based recommendations through data and stakeholder input.

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

The Civil Aviation Authority invites applications for the Future Airspace - BVLOS Integration Lead at Gatwick, with hybrid working. The role demands expertise in BVLOS operations, aviation regulation and airspace management, coordinating across multiple teams to enable safe integration within UK airspace.

Ideal candidates will show strong analytical skills, stakeholder engagement and ability to deliver evidence-based solutions in a complex regulatory environment while balancing operational needs