Squadron Authorisations Coordinator

Serco Limited; Garras; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service company in Garras is seeking a Squadron Authorisations Coordinator to oversee authorisations for the 700X Naval Air Squadron. Responsibilities include maintaining training records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting quality assurance processes. Candidates should have experience in military airworthiness and be proficient in Microsoft Office. The role offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

29 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at around 1,000 retailers

Qualifications

• Must have experience in military/industry airworthiness environment equivalent.
• Meet the requirements of RA4806 for award of MAM-P authorisations.
• Completed a Maintenance Human Factors Course.

Responsibilities

• Manage authorisations for the 700X Naval Air Squadron.
• Produce and maintain Squadron Engineering and Local Authorisations.
• Maintain and control Technical Record Cards and competency records.

Skills

Experience in military/industry airworthiness

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite

Good capability to work productively under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Serco Limited

Squadron Authorisations Coordinator RNAS Culdrose, Helston TR12 7RH 38 hours per week / Monday – Friday

Competitive salary with excellent benefits

At Serco, we have an exciting opportunity for a Squadron Authorisations Coordinator to join the team at RNAS Culdrose. The primary responsibility of this role is to manage authorisations for the 700X Naval Air Squadron, ensuring all authorisations are accurately collated and issued for final approval and signature. By overseeing this critical process, you will play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of the 700X Naval Air Squadron, maintaining compliance, safety, and readiness across its engineering activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Producing and maintaining all Squadron Engineering and Local Authorisations, including the collation of certified training and competency assessments, before presenting the packs to the AEO for approval and signature.
• Maintaining the Squadron Training Achievement Recording System (STARS)(ENG) to accurately record current authorisations and forecast competency check requirements.
• Maintaining, co‑ordinating and controlling Technical Record Cards (TRC), competency assessment records for all squadron personnel.
• Maintaining and coordinating annual Health & Safety training database.
• Maintaining and coordinating Naval Continuity Training (NCT) database.
• Providing subject matter expert advice and assistance to CU FW unit authorisation managers and Quality Assurance (QA) Department through.
• Supporting Quality Assurance Self audits and internal QA audits.
• Where required by Customer Regulations and Procedures employees are authorised to carry out contracted tasks.
• All contracted tasks are carried out in accordance with current Customer Policy and Regulations and other applicable statutory Regulations and Serco Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Contracted tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• The AESAS Support Manager is made aware of all business risks and all verbal and written customer complaints/Quality issues.
• Further training courses and any administration tasks as deemed necessary to their job are attended as required by their AESAS Support Manager.
• Ensuring best practice and assurance of regulatory compliance by the utilisation of Assure and any other reporting medium to capture and communicate findings and actions from engineering, safety and near‑miss events.
• Monitoring hazards and ensuring risks, and issues are identified and quantified.
• They participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and associated programmes when required.
• To remain flexible and carry out any other tasks within their capabilities and experience in support of the Contract, as directed by the Contract Director or their representative.
• To promote Serco’s professional Company image in all liaisons with internal and external agencies.

What you will need:

• Must have experience in military/industry airworthiness environment equivalent.
• Meet the requirements of RA4806 for award of MAM‑P authorisations as required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Completed a Maintenance Human Factors Course.
• An understanding and proven experience of Airworthiness Engineering Safety and Compliance iaw Regulatory and Legislative requirements (MAA and MAOS).
• A good capability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining operational outputs.

What we offer:

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Holidays: 29 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres.
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
• Charity: You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax‑free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.