Inspector ATS; Operations

Date: 2 Jul 2026

Location: Gatwick, GB

Salary: up to £61,000 dependent upon experience + £37,776 Market Related Supplement (MRS).

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Security Level: CTC

Location: Gatwick, Manchester or Stirling – min 40% office attendance per month.

Visa Restrictions: This position does not offer visa sponsorship

Closing Date: 23rd July 2026

Interview Date: 18th and 19th August 2026

The post holder is accountable to the Principal Inspector ATM for the regulatory oversight of ATM arrangements at allocated ANSPs / designated sites and in so doing, discharging the obligations devolved to the CAA by the UK Government under the terms of relevant UK legislation (including the UK Air Navigation Order) and applicable international legislation, standards and recommended practices.

• The planning and conduct of audits and inspections as part of a programme of effective regulatory oversight of ANSPs and ATS Providers (as allocated) in accordance with the requirements of applicable UK legislation, and the UK ANO (as amended).
• Contributing to the Performance Based Oversight process as Technical Specialist for allocated Entities to ensure shared intelligence on industry performance is available to support regulatory oversight on the basis of safety performance and in accordance with the principles and practices of Better Regulation.
• The assessment of competence of licensed operational staff at allocated ANSPs / ATS Units for the renewal or issue of ATS licences, ratings and associated endorsements as required.
• Working collaboratively with others to achieve the goals of AAA by achieving performance objectives agreed with the Principal Inspector ATM within the timescales specified.
• Participating effectively (in a technical expert role) in discussions on matters of regulatory policy and procedures.
• Deputising as required for the Principal Inspector ATM.
• 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 AAA or SARG (and on occasion with external organisations, other regulators and government) to achieve optimum safety regulation.
• Assisting (where technical expertise is required) in the incident investigation process by participating as a member (when required) of an investigations team.
• Providing support to CAAi contracts as directed.

As directed, contributing to (and where appropriate, supervising) the training of new Inspectors. Sign off (as complete) elements of the training syllabi, where appropriate.

The post holder will have a detailed understanding of the safety regulatory requirements associated with the planning, provision and operation of ATM systems and services in the UK. In this regard, a detailed knowledge of the following documents is required:

• UK (EU) Reg No 2017/373:
  Common Requirements for providers of air traffic management/air navigation services and other air traffic network functions and their oversight
• UK CAP
  1251
• UK CAP 584
• UK CAP 670
• Relevant sections of the UK Air Navigation Order

• The post holder will have demonstrated a sound understanding of the principles of Safety and Quality Management. Practical experience of the provision of ATM Services or Systems in accordance with a Safety Management System is essential. The ability to assess and critique the effectiveness of an SMS at expert level is required.
• The post holder will have completed an appropriate training course in risk management techniques and have gained experience in the practical application of these techniques in an ATM environment.
• The post holder will ideally have completed training in auditing skills and techniques.
• The post holder will hold, or (in exceptional circumstances) will have held, a civil ATCO licence with APS, APP and ADI ratings, and will ideally also hold an Assessor Endorsement. The post holder will have gained practical experience in the assessment of competence of licensed personnel for the purpose of the award of ATC Ratings and Rating Endorsements.
• The post holder will have extensive knowledge and experience of UK ATS provision.
• The…