Military Aviation Authority

3 weeks ago

Bristol, United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Full time

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 251701**Salary**:

- £40,000- Per Annum, pro rata for part time**Job grade**:

- Senior Executive Officer- C1**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- MOD - Head Office & Corporate Services - Defence Safety Authority - Military Aviation Authority**Type of role**:

- Audit
- Engineering
- Other**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

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About the job

**Benefits**:
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Location
- MOD Abbey Wood North, Filton, Bristol, BS34 8QWAbout the job

**Job summary**:
The post is an exciting opportunity for an Air Safety and Quality Management Systems professional within the Contractor Flying Approvals Team, part of the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Test, Evaluation and Special Tasks division. We are a small and close-knit team of military and civilian personnel, within which you will lead a portfolio of industry flying organisations who operate military registered aircraft under the Contractor Approved Flying Organization Scheme (CFAOS). The Scheme comprises a diverse range of companies that operate a wide array of air systems, from fast jets and front-line combat aircraft through to helicopters and pioneering uncrewed / remotely piloted air systems (UAS/RPAS). We are responsible for assuring their compliance to the regulatory framework through surveillance, oversight and audit in a risk-based assurance programme.

You’ll be afforded appropriate latitude and authority in how you deliver your objectives, remaining accountable to the Head of Branch for delivering the CFAOS assurance plan.

We also offer excellent personal and professional development opportunities and have a vibrant social and entertainments programme throughout the year

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

**Job description**:
In the CFAOS Air Safety Management role you will lead and undertake the planning, preparation, conduct and reporting of CFAOS assurance activities. Audits and associated assessments are conducted through a mix of desktop review of documents and on-site visits to flying organisations’ operating establishments located across the UK, Europe and North America.

You will develop and sustain an expert level knowledge of the Defence Air Environment, relevant policies and regulations, and be able to share this knowledge or give guidance to colleagues within the MAA and across the Department.

**How does the MAA fit into Defence?**

Part of the Defence Safety Authority (DSA), the MAA is the organization responsible for the regulation, surveillance, inspection and assurance of the Defence aviation operating and technical domains. It ensures the safe design and use of military air systems. As the single regulatory authority responsible for regulating all aspects of Air Safety across Defence, the MAA has full oversight of all Defence aviation activity. Through independent audit and continuous surveillance of military aviation, the MAA aims to provide the Secretary of State, through the Director General DSA, the necessary assurance that appropriate standards of Air safety are maintained whilst delivering operational capability.

**Responsibilities**

You will be responsible for:

- Leading the planning, preparation, conduct and reporting of CFAOS assurance activity, including conducting audits and evaluating new approvals.
- Scrutinising company documentation, with an emphasis on Air Safety and Quality Management Systems, Air System Safety Cases, Post-Crash Management and Ground Operations.
- Raising and managing assurance findings, liaising directly with senior CFAOS organization personnel to bring about effective resolution to instances of regulatory non-compliance and non-conformance.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the MAA to ensure coherent, effective, and appropriate delivery of Defence aviation assurance.
- Providing advice and guidance on CFAOS, Air Safety and Quality Management Systems matters to the Regulated Community and MAA colleagues.
- Engaging in the development and review of MAA regulation and policy, influencing changes to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose and reflect best practice across the wider aviation community.
- Supporting the overall outputs of the team, and the wider MAA, in enhancing operational capability through air safety regulation across Defence.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

**Person specification**:
**Experience**

The ideal applicant will have a background in military or civil aviation operations and experience of working within the UK Defence Air Environment. Experience of Air Safety Management Systems and / or Quality Management Systems is required, and ideally the assurance thereof. Tailored training is available to enable you to develop towards Lead Auditor status.

**Behaviours**:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

- Communicating and Influencing
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