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A leading regulatory authority in the UK is seeking a Technical Support Officer for CNS systems. This role involves managing the aeronautical radio frequency spectrum, ensuring safety and efficiency in aviation communications. Candidates should possess a technical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement and a range of benefits, including generous annual leave and a pension scheme.
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Date: 13 May 2025
Location: Gatwick, GB
Salary: £30,000 to £38,992(depending on experience)
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
Part of the CAA’s remit is to ensure the radio frequency spectrum utilised for aeronautical systems is effectively managed. This includes managing the assignment of frequencies and ensuring the prevention of interference to existing and new aeronautical systems.
As a CNS (Communication, Navigation, Surveillance) & Spectrum technical support officer you will help the CAA maintain a safe, efficient, and sustainable aeronautical radio spectrum environment for the UK.
With support from our frequency management and CNS policy specialists this position ensures that the radio frequency spectrum used by aviation is kept free of unnecessary interference, that the safety of aircraft is maintained and that the CNS facilities that UK aviation rely upon remain operational and resilient. This includes air-to-ground radio communications, radar and navigation aids, including satellite navigation (GPS)
The position also enables other radio spectrum users in the UK outside of the aviation sector and relies on collaboration with other government departments and private industry, including the Ministry of Defence and Ofcom.
This position requires someone with a broad technical background, able to learn quickly and make rapid and informed decisions based on a range of information, data and engineering judgement. Experience in CNS systems is desirable but not essential.
About You
Minimum essential requirements for the role:
Desirable skills for the role:
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.
SC - 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 5 years.
If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application.
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:
Our Values
Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone – For more information please Click Here
Screening Calls: w/c Monday 2nd June
Interview Dates: 17th, 20th & 24th June
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.
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