Graduate Aviation Regulatory Associate – Hybrid & Growth

Matchtech Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training and development

Job summary

Matchtech Group's client, active across construction, defence and security, seeks a Graduate Regulatory Associate to support UK and EASA regulatory work, including UAS Authorisations and SMS activities. This permanent hybrid role offers training from a Senior Regulatory Manager.

You will assist with authorisation applications, maintain documentation, and contribute to safety and compliance improvements, with guidance from the Senior Regulatory Manager.

Qualifications

• Aviation background or strong interest in aviation.
• Willingness to develop regulatory and safety knowledge.
• Good written communication; ability to prepare clear, accurate documentation.
• Strong attention to detail for reviewing documents and maintaining evidence.
• Excellent organisational skills; able to track actions and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative approach and clear communication with operational and technical teams.
• Right to work in the UK and ability to meet security/background checks.
• A degree in aviation, engineering, safety management or related discipline would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and progressing UAS Operational Authorisation applications.
• Gather, organise and maintain supporting evidence for assessments under the UK SORA and EASA SORA 2.5 frameworks.
• Support the preparation and controlled updating of Operations Manuals, Concepts of Operations, procedures and compliance documentation.
• Help draft responses to regulatory queries and support engagement with aviation authorities and other stakeholders.
• Maintain authorisation records, compliance matrices and controlled documents, identifying discrepancies for review.
• Support the administration of the SMS, including hazard reporting, safety registers, risk assessments and safety action tracking.
• Promote a Just Culture through open reporting, constructive communication and a focus on learning and continuous improvement.
• Support occurrence investigations, regulatory updates and process improvements under the direction of the Senior Regulatory Manager.

Education

Degree in aviation, engineering, safety management or related discipline

Job description

Matchtech Group's client, active across construction, defence and security, seeks a Graduate Regulatory Associate to support UK and EASA regulatory work, including UAS Authorisations and SMS activities. This permanent hybrid role offers training from a Senior Regulatory Manager.

You will assist with authorisation applications, maintain documentation, and contribute to safety and compliance improvements, with guidance from the Senior Regulatory Manager.