Flight Ops Training Inspector - Shape UK Aviation (Hybrid)

Civil Aviation Authority; Gatwick; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is recruiting a Flight Operations (Training) Inspector in the Gatwick area. The role focuses on regulatory oversight of UK Approved/Declared Training Organisations and pilot training providers, ensuring training complies with UK aviation standards and safety requirements.

You will interact with senior aviation professionals, assess training programmes, and contribute to improving safety through regulatory oversight and governance.

Qualifications

• Hold or have held UK CPL/IR or ATPL (aeroplane/heli)
• Significant experience as flight instructor and/or examiner
• Experience in a management position within an Approved Training Organisation or similar aviation environment
• Strong understanding of UK pilot training, testing and licensing requirements
• Experience with safety management systems, compliance monitoring or governance
• Strong written communication and analytical skills
• Ability to make balanced regulatory decisions based on evidence and requirements

Responsibilities

• Conduct oversight activities for UK flight training organisations and language testing bodies.
• Assess effectiveness of safety and compliance management systems.
• Evaluate training programmes, manuals, procedures and regulatory submissions.
• Assess proposed key personnel such as Accountable Managers and Heads of Training.
• Conduct onsite inspections, audits and training observations.
• Support investigations into significant regulatory non-compliance.
• Influence training organisations to improve safety and compliance.
• Contribute to application of Performance Based Oversight within the UK aviation system.

Skills

Regulatory oversight

Aviation safety

Regulatory decision making

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is recruiting a Flight Operations (Training) Inspector in the Gatwick area. The role focuses on regulatory oversight of UK Approved/Declared Training Organisations and pilot training providers, ensuring training complies with UK aviation standards and safety requirements.

You will interact with senior aviation professionals, assess training programmes, and contribute to improving safety through regulatory oversight and governance.