Training Support Officer

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Date: 24 Jul 2026

Location: London, GB

Salary: £28,000 to £34,000 (dependent on experience)

Contract Type: Permanent

Security Level: SC

Visa Restrictions: This position does not offer visa sponsorship

Location: The post is based at the CAA’s London office at Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf. However, scope exists for flexible working subject to business needs with occasional travel to our Gatwick head office.

Closing Date:
Friday 21st August 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 CAA provides expert advice and assistance to Government on the development of aviation security policy and regulation, and to the aviation industry on its delivery. It is also responsible for oversight and assurance of effective aviation security by industry in the UK. Training plays a key role in this: it forms an integral part of the regulatory regime, for example in setting down mandatory training and qualifications for security personnel and is increasingly recognised as one of the most important factors governing performance in the delivery of effective aviation security.

We are looking to recruit an Aviation Security Advisor to work within the Aviation Security Training team. This team sits within the wider Human Performance and Training (HPT) division and is part of Aviation Security (AvSec) directorate. The team works very closely with both the Compliance and Regulation divisions within AvSec, as well as the Department for Transport (DfT) and other external stakeholders on aviation security training policy.

The successful applicant will need to hold, or be willing and able to obtain, security vetting to at least Security Check (SC) level clearance (NB: this requires uninterrupted residency in the UK for a minimum of 5 years).

The post is based at the CAA’s London office at Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf. However, scope exists for flexible working subject to business needs, including regular home-working (IT equipment will be provided).

• Maintain and update the database of certificated aviation security instructors, including proactively monitoring expiration dates of checks and certifications.
• Review and assess instructor certification applications that include: background checks, vetting clearances, education and training records, and operational competence documentation; prepare a recommendation (file) for management approval
• Provide information, guidance and support to both external stakeholders, the DfT, and CAA colleagues on general training and certification matters.
• Provide first line technical advice to aviation security instructors on the regulatory requirements for training and assist the team in developing future requirements.
• Maintain the egress library of documents for stakeholders and support local SharePoint and communication sites
• Plan, communicate and administer internal and external stakeholder meetings and events
• Project work and activities to support the wider HPT division, including the Testing and Security Management Systems (SeMS) teams as directed.
• Extract, clean, and analyse training and security data to prepare regular reports and presentations, identify trends, and support management with business planning.

We are seeking an individual who understands the vital role aviation security plays in keeping the travelling public safe. The successful candidate will be a strong team player with the ability to work independently when required.

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment, guided by the CAA’s values and our mission to protect consumers and maintain the highest standards of safety and security. If this opportunity aligns with your skills and aspirations, we encourage you to apply—we would be delighted to hear from you.

• Good IT skills in the use of common applications (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel,PowerPoint and SharePoint)
• Good…