Flight Operations Post Holder

Vacancy Reference: CLA- 362

Position: Full-time

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK

Salary: £70,000- £80,000

At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in manned and unmanned 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

• Teamwork
• Commitment
• Initiative
• Creativity
• Agility
• Integrity
• Enjoyment
  
  
  

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 and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. 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 Accountable Manager (Flying) AMF), the Flight Operation Post Holder (FOPH) is an experienced aviation operations leader responsible for the management and continuous improvement of R&D Company flying approvals, procedures, documentation and capability. Overarching purpose for the role within the business.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and continuous improvement of our Aviation Operating Framework which enables the safe, compliant and effective accomplishment of company goals
• Promoting a success-oriented aviation safety culture across the whole company
• Proactive oversight of diverse UAS operations, both at home and on deployment
• Continuous improvement of pilot resource capability, capacity and processes to achieve aggressive Company growth plans
• Approval (subject to specific competence) of flight test plans and other documentation
• Development and approval of policies and procedures relating to flight operations and flight safety
• Assurance of quality in all aspects of flight and line maintenance activities
• 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
• Periodic deployment, foreign travel etc.
• Line management and development of the R&D Flight Ops department
• Coach, mentor and develop staff including new starter onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities
• Lead and monitor employees using performance management through establishment of goals, feedback and encouraging employee contribution
• Work with Talent Acquisition to recruit, interview, select and hire new employees when required
• Create and promote a safe working environment consistent with all applicable company and legislative requirements (e.g. COSHH, HASAW, HSE)
• Direct the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by eliminating hazards, training employees, and promoting safety awareness
• Health & Safety Coordination – regulations, communications, walk-rounds, actions
• 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

Essential

• Holds either a military or civilian Crewed aviation qualification (Aircrew or Flight Test Engineer)
• A Technical bachelor’s degree
  
  
  

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer
• Degree/NVQ L5+ Management Qualification
• UAS or BMFA/LMA Model Flying Qualification
  
  
  

Skills

Essential

• Crewed aviation operating experience and qualification including 5+ years of professional aviation leadership
• Substantial successful aviation operations delivery in a team environment
• Knowledge and experience of aviation regulation and practical governance
• Demonstrable ability to create high quality technical/operational documentation
• Line Management experience
• Flight test/trial experience
  
  
  

Desirable

• Commercial aviation experience
• Military aviation experience, including knowledge of the Defence Air Environment Operating Framework and MRP
• Model aircraft or UAS operating experience and qualification including in leadership roles
• Knowledge and experience of applying UK civil UAS regulations (or similar), preferably including SORA competence
• Knowledge and experience of applying other UAS regulations
  
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK
• Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK
• Ability to commit to occasional national and international travel
• A full valid UK driving license
  
  
  

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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 BAE Systems 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