Associate - Airline Finance and Licensing

Location: London, GB

Salary: £45,000 to £54,790 per annum dependent upon experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Security Level: BPSS

Location: Westferry, London – Average 2 days per week office attendance expected

Visa Restrictions: This position does not offer visa sponsorship

Closing Date: Monday
23rd November 2026

Interview Date: 2nd and 3rd December 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.

We are looking for an Associate to join the Airline Finance & Licensing Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical and commercially minded individual interested in aviation, financial analysis and regulatory oversight. The role supports the assessment of airline financial strength, liquidity and business performance while contributing to regulatory decision-making.

The UK travel and aviation markets are constantly evolving and subject to various short and longer-term challenges and opportunities. This role provides the exciting opportunity to be at the forefront helping shape our regulatory approach as operators seek to deal with the impact of these events.

As an Associate it will be your role to support Principals in the team ensuring robust financial and regulatory oversight of UK airlines, foreign carries and where required space operators.

Additionally, the role will see you take on a wide range of other activities. These include, ad hoc project work, analysing and interpreting industry data, producing relevant reports for departmental, CAA-wide or external audiences as well as assisting in documenting guidelines and procedures.

• Experience analysing financial statements and financial performance indicators.
• Understanding of credit analysis principles and financial risk assessment.
• Industry analysis, competitive analysis
• Negotiation, interpersonal skills
• Financial modelling and data analysis skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and work collaboratively within a team.
• Experience in aviation, banking, financial services, consulting or corporate finance.
• Progress toward or completion of a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA or equivalent).
• Understanding of airline business models and aviation economics.
• Understanding of the travel companies and airline sector
• Regulatory environment for aviation and travel companies
• Experience with data visualisation tools.
• Knowledge of AI tools and technologies.

The successful candidate will have an interest in AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies and interest in developing these skills further to improve analysis, reporting and productivity.

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.

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