UK CAA looking to hire RPAS Technical Inspector

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is looking for a Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Technical Inspector to assess RPAS Operating Safety Cases, conduct oversight and inspection activity of authorised operations. The role will be based at Gatwick and primarily involves auditing the safety of RPAS organisations/operators, in line with Performance Based Regulation (PBR) principles, while also assessing their compliance with relevant regulations.

Applicants will need proven expertise in, and detailed knowledge of, the functioning of RPAS regulation including knowledge of any relevant national rules, and an awareness of wider aviation regulations and subject matter, fixed-wing, rotary-wing and eVTOL aircraft is desirable but not essential.

The CAA is offering a salary of between GBP55,000 and GBP65,000 dependent upon experience for this permanent, full-time role.