Operations Support Officer

: Salary: Up to £28,500 per annum dependent upon experience Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time Security Level: BPSS Location: Gatwick – 2 days per week office attendance required Visa Restrictions: This position does not offer visa sponsorship   Closing Date: Monday 26th October 2026 Interview Date: W/C Monday 2nd November 2026   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   The purpose of the role is to manage, on behalf of the Flight Operations managers within the Flight Operations Department, the technical administrative processes to ensure that support and Business Assurance processes are adequate for the Flight Operations department.   The role is very varied, and you will be required to cross-train to ensure all areas have sufficient cover during office hours.   Approvals that are currently managed by the Operations Support Officer team are as follows:  

• Air Operator Certificate holders

• Aircraft Leasing Approvals

• Dangerous Goods Approval holders

• Part-NCC (Non-Commercial operations with Complex motor-powered aircraft)

• Part-SPO (Specialised Operations)

  IT packages that the team currently use are as follows:  

• Excel

• Word

• Access

• Outlook

• Ideagen Quality Management (Q-Pulse)

• SharePoint

• Teams

• EPT - Dynamics 365

  Core Accountabilities   

• Support Flight Operations oversight and its disciplines through effective Q-Pulse governance and planning, utilising PBR principles where appropriate.

• Oversee the delivery of PBO processes by engaging with the Oversight Manager and the team to ensure compliance.

• Assure the compliance of all operating models against documented procedures.

• Deliver standardisation of processes through training, influencing, monitoring and measuring to ensure a consistent approach to delivery across the whole of Flight Operations.

• Draft and issue Permissions, Approvals, Variations and Exemptions in line with the appropriate regulatory framework.

• Manage and oversee compliant record-keeping across all areas of Flight Operations in relation to the appropriate regulations.

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders at a variety of levels as directed by business needs.

• Act as a focal point for all regulatory capture events, ensuring co-ordination and engagement with appropriate stakeholders.

• Arrange and chair meetings.

  About You   Essential skills and experience  

• Experienced Administrator.

• Good IT Skills across Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to work well in a team and on your own.

• Methodical and organised.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a variety of internal and external people.

• Produce good quality, accurate work to deadlines.

• Flexibility:  Willing and able to perform a variety of tasks and workstreams.  The postholder must be prepared to cross-train when necessary and as the business needs, to ensure all workstreams are covered.

• Confidence to ask questions and seek resolutions.

• Ability to deal with challenging customers or stakeholders.

• Proven time management skills including an ability to effectively prioritise in a busy environment to meet business needs and customer needs.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Ability to read and absorb guidance material.

• Ability to absorb and retain both verbal and written information and instructions.

• Ability to absorb and use technical information.

  Desirable skills and experience  

• Previous experience within the aviation industry

• Experience within a regulated environment

  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.   BPSS - To be vetted you must have the right to work in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken.   If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application.   For more information on BPSS clearance please visit - BPSS clearance   The CAA is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct. To help ensure transparency and protect the independence and reputation of the CAA, candidates invited to interview will be required to complete a Declaration of Interests form, disclosing any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest that could influence, or be seen to influence, their ability to perform the role objectively and impartially.   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   Use of Artificial Intelligence by candidates in the CAA recruitment process   We recognise that many of our candidates find Artificial Intelligence to be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be rejected on that basis.   Working With Us   Explore What We Offer section on our careers website to find out about our benefits and how we support work-life balance. Our Values