Flight Operations (Training) Inspector

Civil Aviation Authority; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Flight Operations (Training) Inspector to ensure the highest safety standards in the UK aviation sector. This role involves conducting inspections, audits, and providing regulatory oversight to public transport and police operators. The ideal candidate will possess a UK ATPL and relevant industry experience, demonstrating strong communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels. Join a forward-thinking organization that values integrity and safety, offering a hybrid working environment and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Flexible & hybrid working arrangements

28 days annual leave + public holidays

Generous pension scheme (Up to 12% employer contribution)

Wellbeing Room at Gatwick

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite gym at Gatwick

Discounted gym membership for London

EV charging points

Employee Development courses

Qualifications

• Possession of a UK ATPL or have held one.
• Relevant industry experience as aircraft commander.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits and inspections of AOC holders.
• Provide regulatory oversight and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

UK ATPL

Communication Skills

Regulatory Oversight

Education

Relevant Training Qualifications

Job description

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Base pay range

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Salary: Up to £60,000 + Market Related Supplement for a fixed wing Flight Operations Inspector (FOI/FOTI) License - (£53,484 to £70,996)

Contract Type: Permanent – Full time

Location: Gatwick – Hybrid

Visa Restrictions: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

We are the UK's aviation and aerospace 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

As part of our mandate to ensure that the UK aviation industry is as safe as possible, we must conduct inspections of those operating within it. In this instance the inspections focus on how public transport and police operators understand, implement, and comply with relevant legislation. To this end, we are looking for experienced fixed wing flight operations professional to act as an inspector leading a team to provide regulatory oversight of AOC holders.

Your internal training for the role will qualify you to carry out the core activities of the Flight Operations Inspector which requires a level of senior executive contact and influence across the full spectrum of the fixed wing industry. This enables you to conduct regulatory activity with AOC holders where your experience will help to ensure they operate to the highest standards of safety and compliance.

You will carry out audits and inspections, reporting your findings and agreeing best practice, recommendations and action plans to address non-compliance. Ideally you will have relevant training qualifications and experience; if so (following suitable qualification) these will also be used to oversee pilot licensing activities, including oversight of examiner and instructor standards, simulator evaluations and approval of operator training/checking programmes.

At our core we believe in fair and equitable practice and our aim is to continuously educate and facilitate the improvement of our industrial partners. This requires thoughtful consideration when dealing with them and when developing roadmaps for the elimination of non-conformances. With that said our primary concern is always public safety and you must be able to balance these objectives to be truly successful.

About You

The following are essential pre-requisites for applicants:

• Possession of a UK ATPL (or have held one)
• Relevant Industry experience as aircraft commander
• Ability to demonstrate strong communication skills, with an ability to influence and command respect at all levels

The following are desirable

• Experience in a managerial position in a commercial air transport operator/ Approved Training Organisation
• Background as an experienced Instructor and Examiner in both aircraft and FSTD

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.

CTC - To be vetted we will usually expect a reasonable period of residency in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken. For this role this will need to be 3 years.

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

For more information on CTC and SC clearance 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.

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.

We offer a range of excellent benefits such as:

• Flexible & hybrid working arrangements available
• 28 days annual leave + public holidays (additional 5 days leave purchase scheme)
• Generous pension scheme (Up to 12% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing Room at Gatwick
• Mental Health and Suicide First Aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme, talking therapies and neurodiversity support via Occupational Health & access to Headspace for colleagues and 5 dependents
• Free onsite gym at Gatwick or discounted gym membership for London
• EV charging points
• Employee Development courses internally and via Skillsoft

Our Values

Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone – For more information please Click Here

Interview Date: From w/c Monday 16th June 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Quality Assurance, and Training

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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