Job Description

Date:

9 Jul 2025

Location:

Gatwick, GB

Company:

Civil Aviation Authority

Salary:

68,000-72,000 Subject to experience (plus a market related supplement upto 12,000 after probation)

Contract Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Crawley (Gatwick) / Hybrid

Visa Restrictions:

This position does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

Security Level: 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. For more information on CTC and SC clearance please visit - Vetting explained - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)



This role is based on a Hybrid model. Some on-site visits to our Head Office, Gatwick (our Base) or to design organisations around the UK may be required.

About Us

We are the UK's aviation regulator and recognised as a world leader in its field. Our activities are diverse, enabling the aviation industry to meet the highest safety standards, priding ourselves on our ability to adapt in a continually evolving aviation environment.

The Role

The UK CAA is continuing to expand its team of Design and Certification Specialists to support our state of design responsibility for traditional fixed/rotary wing and innovative air vehicles.The Cabin Safety, Environmental Control Systems (ECS) and Equipment teams are looking for aerospace engineers with any relevant experience to develop into a Design and Certification Specialist. Applications from individuals with experience in one or more of the following 'related/specific areas' of Cabin Safety/ECS and aircraft equipment across any fixed or rotary wing aircraft will be considered.

Cabin Safety

Environmental Control Systems (ECS)

Related/specific areas:


Cabin installation Flight deck installation Cargo compartments Occupant crashworthiness/restraint Fire protection Occupant evacuation Internal and external placards and markings



Related/specific areas:


Air conditioning and pressurisation Ice protection Oxygen Systems Bleed air Water and waste

Equipment (Mechanical/Avionic/Software)

Related/specific areas:


UKTSO/ETSO/TSO Authorisations Part 21 Subpart O Alternative Procedures to Design Organisation Approval (APDOA) Technical project management (Project Certification Manager (PCM))




Your main role will be the technical involvement with certification projects and related continued airworthiness activities. It will also involve liaison with the UK industry for certification & oversight activities along with other aviation authorities such as European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) and National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) through existing and developing working arrangements.

About You

You will have a desire to continually develop experience through project involvement and dedicated training with the flexibility to contribute more generally to other areas of the Design and Certification team. Proven aerospace experience, preferably working for an approved aerospace organisation with the ability to lead, guide, challenge and influence technical decisions on multiple projects. You will have an engineering degree, equivalent qualification or demonstrated industry experience, with a proven aerospace experience, preferably working for an approved aerospace organisation with the ability to lead, guide, challenge and influence technical decisions on multiple projects.

Essential Minimum Criteria

Ability to monitor, guide and manage technical decisions on a range of major safety issues. Operate in various cultural business environments at varying levels of seniority. Using experience to make sound judgments. Resilience to work at pace and on various matters with the appropriate level of input. Able to understand specialist issues and modulate technical views to account for wider business and political considerations. Confidence to challenge information, propositions, or assumptions, at a deep technical nature and across a range of disciplines. Confidence to escalate issues as they arise. Confident to communicate at all levels, to conduct technical conversation and engage with all internal and external stakeholders. Attention to detail and through report writing and delivery of information to support outputs.

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

Inclusive Recruitment

We are passionate about diversity and ensuring all are included at the CAA. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.





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 use fair and inclusive selection approaches to hire the best person for the job based on merit alone. If you require an adjustment for any reason, please let us know.

Working With Us

We are on a journey towards being increasingly adaptable, where our colleagues collaborate as part of cross-functional teams. This approach ensures we never stop learning together. It also means that you may become involved in activities that take you out of your day-to-day role, providing you with opportunities to develop and grow your career with us.







We have embraced hybrid working and offer flexible working patterns, being open to having a conversation about what works for you. We know where and when we work is important in achieving a work-life balance.


We offer a range of excellent benefits such as flexible working arrangements, free onsite gym at Gatwick, discounted gym membership for London, 28 days annual leave, additional 5 days leave purchase scheme, a generous pension scheme and much more!

Our Values

Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone -

Closing Date: 6th Aug 2025

Interview Date: Early September via MS Teams

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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