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Regulatory Approvals Lead
Vacancy Reference: CLA-352
Position: Full-time
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK
Salary Range: £55,000- £65,000
At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands; technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at forefront of UAS development in the UK.
Our Values
* Excellence
* Collaboration
* Integrity
* Innovation
Why Work for Us
Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.
Our benefits include:
* 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
* Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way
* Pension Scheme via Royal London
* Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.
* Green Car Scheme
* Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
* Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
* Private Health Insurance via Vitality
* Private Dental insurance via Bupa
* Enhanced Maternity and paternity
* 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
* 1 paid volunteering day per year
* Access to an independent financial advisor year round
* Training & development opportunities
About The Role
Reporting to the Head of Flight Operations in the role of Regulatory Approvals Lead you will lead on advising the company on compliance with both civil and military UAS regulations. You will be responsible for the management of these regulations and the continuous improvement of R&D Company flying approvals.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert consultancy on UK and European UAS regulations and the requirements relevant to support CL programme objectives
* lead SORA based operational approvals
* Work with Project Managers on the development of their key assurance technical documents to support approvals
* Stay up to date with evolving UAS regulations and industry standards and communicate key updates
* Working with regulators to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements
* Representing the company at key RPAS/UAS forums
* Acting as UAS crewmember when required/qualified
* Support other BAE Falconworks entities, as required
* Periodic deployment, foreign travel e.c.t
* Demonstrate in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible manner.
* Report all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner.
* When required or directed, participate in any health and safety training.
* Perform other duties as required
Qualifications
About You
Essential
* A recognised aviation qualification, such as Flight Crew License, Air Traffic Controller, Airport Management or EASA UAS qualifications.
* An aviation, UAS or technical degree
Desirable
* UAS Qualifications, such as EASA SORA
* UAS or BMFA/LMA Model Flying Qualification
Skills and competencies
Essential:
* Commercial or military aviation operating experience and qualification
* 5+ years of successful aviation operations delivery in a team environment
* Knowledge and experience of UK aviation regulation and practical governance
* Experience with SMS implementation
* Strong written skills for preparing detailed documentation, approval applications and other technical documentation
* Excellent communication oral and presentational skills.
Desirable:
* Military aviation experience, including knowledge of the Defence Air Environment Operating Framework and MRP
* Experience in aviation safety cases, such as bow tie risk management methodology
* Knowledge and experience of applying UK civil UAS regulations (or similar), preferably including SORA competence
* Model aircraft or UAS operating experience and qualification including in leadership roles
* Flight test/trial experience
Personal Attributes:
* Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK
* Ability to commit to occasional national and international travel
* Excellent communicator
* Excellent problem-solving ability
* Ability to work well in a team
* Enthusiasm for their work and self-motivated
* Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK
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Callen-Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.
Please be aware that many roles at Callen-Lenz are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
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