Aerodromes Inspector; Ground Handling

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Date: 8 Oct 2026

Location: Gatwick, GB

Aerodrome Inspector – GROUND HANDLING (5645)

Salary: Upto £60,000 dependent upon experience

Contract Type: Full Time Permanent

Security Level: CTC

Location: Gatwick / Hybrid

Visa Restrictions: This position does not currently offer visa sponsorship

Interview Date: WC 16 Nov Gatwick In person

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.

You will be accountable to the Principal Inspector Ground Handling for the regulatory oversight of Ground Handling Organisations at UK Certified and Licensed aerodromes / heliports, to ensure compliance with the requirements of the UK Air Navigation Order, UK (EU) Reg No 139/2014 and CAP 168 ‘Licensing of Aerodromes’

• The planning and conduct of audits and inspections as part of a programme of effective regulatory oversight of Ground Handling Organisations (as allocated) in accordance with the requirements of UK (EU) Reg No 139/2014, other applicable international legislation, CAP
  168 and the UK ANO (as amended).
• Contributing to the Performance Based Oversight process as Technical Specialist / Oversight Manager for allocated Entities to ensure shared intelligence on industry performance is available to support regulatory oversight based on safety performance and in accordance with the principles and practices of Better Regulation.
• Acting as the focal point for professional expertise and technical assessment for any change projects or innovation within ground handling operations; to ensure that relevant criteria are met, and that safety is effectively managed during and after the work or with the introduction of the new development.
• Managing ground handling declaration applications to ensure that all agreed regulatory criteria are met.
• Working collaboratively with others to achieve the goals of AATMI by achieving performance objectives agreed with the Principal Inspector Ground Handling within the timescales specified.
• Reviewing relevant Mandatory Occurrence Reports and (where appropriate) participating in incident investigation processes as a member of an investigations team, to provide expert knowledge. This may include investigation of whistle blower allegations.
• Participating effectively (in a technical expert role) in discussions on matters of regulatory policy and procedures.
• Deputising as required for Principal Inspector Ground Handling.
• Contributing to the cost-effective provision of safety regulation by operating within the constraints of the T&RE expenditure budget.
• Co-operating with other functional areas of the Division or Group (and on occasion with external organisations, other regulators and government) to achieve optimum safety regulation.
• Contributing to the training of new Inspectors/Inspecting Officers including signing-off elements of the training syllabi.
• Providing support to CAAi contracts as directed.

You will have a detailed understanding of the safety regulatory requirements associated with the ground handling operations in the UK. In this regard, a detailed knowledge of the following documents is required:

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• ICAO Annexes 14 & 19
• CAP
  168
• Relevant sections of the UK Air Navigation Order.
• Knowledge and understanding of IATA Airport Handling Manual (AHM) and Ground Operations Manual (IGOM).
• You will be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the principles of Safety and Quality Management. Practical or regulatory experience of Ground Handling Operations in accordance with a Safety Management System is essential.
• Can…