<div><p>Windracers are looking to welcome a new role into our Regulations team to support our ever-increasing growth.</p><p>Within this dual-role, we are looking for an individual to act in the first instance as the Aviation Safety Manager, a nominated Post Holder who understands the UK CAAs Regulations relating to Safety Management Systems (SMS), and has experience in developing and delivering a mature SMS, driving safety culture, conducting investigations and ensuring safety reports are produced in a correct and timely manner. This could be expected to take 50% of their time.</p><p>For the other half of the role, the individual would act as a general operations specialist. They must have a broad understanding and depth of experience in the broader aviation environment. A comprehensive understanding of airspace, uncrewed aircraft operations, regulations and licensing requirements is desirable.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><h3>Safety</h3><ul><li>Act as the nominated Safety Manager for Windracers</li><li>Ensure Windracers SMS complies with all appropriate regulatory requirements and incorporates industry best practices. Implement SMS improvements.</li><li>Administering all Occurrences including AAIB and MOR Reporting via ECCAIRS. Liaise with CAA on reporting processes.</li><li>Prepare and facilitate the Windracers’ quarterly Safety Review Board.</li><li>Provide Expertise on and develop Windracers’ Safety Culture.</li><li>Develop an Internal Safety Audit Plan and conduct audits, safety risk assessments, and hazard identification.</li><li>Investigate accidents, incidents, and safety reports; recommend corrective/preventive measures.</li><li>Serve as the focal point for safety communication across all departments. Promote a safety culture through developing publicity materials and recommending training, awareness programs, and continuous engagement.</li><li>Report routinely to the Windracers Accountable Manager on all aspects of the SMS activities.</li></ul><h3>Operations</h3><ul><li>Stay current with local, regional & international regulations & standards related to uncrewed aircraft operations.</li><li>Develop spectrum licensing protocols.</li><li>Develop & implement strategies to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.</li><li>Advise on standard requirements from the aviation authorities & collaborate to integrate innovative technology.</li><li>Coordinate with the flight operations team to enable future operations.</li></ul><h3>Skills, Experience & Knowledge</h3><ul><li>Knowledge of local and international UAS regulatory frameworks such as CAP722, CAP1616, and SORA framework.</li><li>Knowledge of national and international SMS standards</li><li>Experience working with EASA regulations.</li><li>Understanding of airspace change processes and airspace regulations.</li><li>Understanding of Air Traffic Management.</li><li>Knowledge of communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) systems.</li><li>Strong interest in aviation technologies.</li><li>Experience in obtaining aviation permits, licenses, and certifications, preferably in the Uncrewed Aircraft sector.</li><li>Familiarity with Uncrewed Aircraft technology, operations, and the current regulatory landscape.</li><li>Confident in risks assessment and safety management, and the ability to apply them to Uncrewed Aircraft operations.</li><li>Strong understanding of ATM procedures & practices and airspace constructs.</li><li>Degree-level (or experience to match) within aviation, regulatory or safety orientated.</li></ul><h3>What youll get:</h3><p>On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join a business leading the way in the logistics uncrewed aircraft industry to be the low-cost champion of the sky. Our mission and ethos underpinned by our values of a pioneer mindset, agility, respect, achieving together and delivering safely.</p><p>Please note applicants will need to obtain BPSS security vetting.</p></div>