Hours: Six days (48 hours) annually made up of three meetings (two days allocated per meeting, one for pre-reading, one attendance). Additional ad-hoc support as and when required with prior agreement, NERC's Aviation Assurance Panel (AAP) is UKRI's highest- level assurance body for aviation assets within our National Capability provision. These assets include:

Four British Antarctic Survey (BAS) De Havilland Canada Twin Otters (DHC-6)
The BAS De Havilland Canada Dash-7 (DHC-7).
Provide independent oversight, expert advice and constructive challenge to support the AAP Chair's decision-making.
Act as a critical friend, offering impartial perspectives on aviation assurance, safety and governance matters.
Scrutinise assurance information, risk assessments and operational reports to ensure frameworks are robust, fit for purpose and able to withstand external scrutiny.
Promote transparency, accountability and continuous improvement across UKRI's aviation activities., Provide independent oversight, expert advice and constructive challenge to support the AAP Chair's decision-making.
Act as a critical friend, offering impartial perspectives on aviation assurance, safety and governance matters.
Scrutinise assurance information, risk assessments and operational reports to ensure frameworks are robust, fit for purpose and able to withstand external scrutiny
Promote transparency, accountability and continuous improvement across UKRI's aviation activities., Your CV and supporting statement should each be no more than two to three pages in length.

In-depth operational expertise within an aviation domain such as operational control, irregular operations, airport and ground operations, safety management systems (SMS), operational risk.
Proven ability to provide high-level advice and challenge on aviation assurance, policy, or operational matters.
Strong understanding of assurance, risk and governance frameworks within aviation or related sectors.
Ability to interpret complex technical data and assurance documentation to inform strategic decisions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience influencing senior stakeholders
Knowledge of aviation regulations and compliance (e.g. CAA, ASSI, ICAO).
Familiarity with emerging aviation technologies (e.g., RPAS/UAVs, sustainable aviation fuels, digital airspace management).
Experience serving on advisory boards, technical panels, or governance committees.
Ability to operate impartially, providing objective advice with appropriate ethical oversight.
Yourappointment is conditional upon obtaining and maintaining Security Check (SC) clearance for the duration of your employment. Candidates must be eligible to undergo and successfully obtain SC clearance prior to appointment.
Chartered or professionally accredited status (e.g., CEng, FRAeS , PMP).
Experience working with government departments, regulators or industry partners., In-depth Technical expertise within an aviation domain such as airworthiness, regulatory compliance, safety management systems (SMS), air maintenance.
Proven ability to provide high-level advice and challenge on aviation assurance, policy, or operational matters.
Strong understanding of assurance, risk and governance frameworks within aviation or related sectors.
Ability to interpret complex technical data and assurance documentation to inform strategic decisions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience influencing senior stakeholders
Knowledge of aviation regulations and compliance (e.g. CAA, ASSI, ICAO).
Familiarity with emerging aviation technologies (e.g., RPAS/UAVs, sustainable aviation fuels, digital airspace management).
Experience serving on advisory boards, technical panels, or governance committees.
Ability to operate impartially providing objective advice with appropriate ethical oversight.
Your appointment is conditional upon obtaining and maintaining Security Check (SC) clearance for the duration of your employment. Candidates must be eligible to undergo and successfully obtain SC clearance prior to appointment.
Chartered status or professionally accredited status (e.g., CEng, FRAeS , PMP).
Experience working with government departments, regulators or industry partners.

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