Civil Aviation Authority

Survey Interviewer - Heathrow

Civil Aviation Authority  •  £25k/yr  •  Onsite  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Salary: £25,000 (Prorated salary £11,868 per annum as this is a part time role)

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract – Part Time - 10 shifts per month – 864 hours per year

Security Level: CTC

Location: Heathrow Airport

Visa Restrictions: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Closing Date: Friday 24th July 2026

Interview Date: W/C Monday 3rd August 2026

We are the UK's aviation and aerospace regulator and recognised as a world leader in its field. Our activities are diverse, enabling the aviation industry to meet the highest safety standards, and we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to the constantly evolving aviation environment.

The Role

We are currently looking for Survey Interviewers for Heathrow Airport and candidates would have previous customer experience.

The role of Survey interviewer is to collect information on the characteristics of air passengers through face-to-face interviews at airside locations:

  • To approach air passengers to seek their cooperation with the survey
  • To obtain accurate information from air passengers both on their journey and their personal details using a pre-set questionnaire
  • Use judgement to consider the answers given to questions and probe where these seem unusual or inconsistent and revise the recorded answer if appropriate. Indicate on the questionnaire where it is believed that false information has been deliberately given
  • Maintain a strict systematic random sampling scheme to ensure integrity of survey results

Shift patterns would be between 6am and 10:30pm – this would largely depend on passenger numbers coming through the airport. Heathrow requires early starts of 6am so candidates should live within a commutable distance for shift times.

About You

Previous customer service experience and knowledge of the airport/aviation industry would be beneficial.

Previous experience with market research is advantageous but not essential.

Must be able to read, understand and speak English fluently, the ability to speak other languages would be an asset.

Experience of working autonomously and without supervision.

Candidates should be available to work over all days of the week with a mixture of early and late shifts for 10 shifts per month.

What Can We Offer You?

We offer free parking, uniform allowance as well as staff discounts at airport retailers and restaurants.

Additional Information

For many appointments within the CAA, these roles require access to operationally sensitive infrastructure and/or Nationally Protected information. For these roles the post holders must undergo National Security Vetting and achieve the appropriate level of clearance.

CTC - To be vetted we will usually expect a reasonable period of residency in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken. For this role this will need to be 3 years.

If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application.

For more information on CTC clearance please visit - Vetting explained - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

The CAA values high ethical standards and personal integrity among employees. If invited for interview you will be asked to complete a declaration of interest.

Relocation & Property

The CAA will be relocating from Aviation House (Our Gatwick Office) to new premises in a few years’ time. Our move is driven by strategic, operational and environmental considerations.

We will be moving to a new local home, up to a 15-mile radius of Aviation House, to minimise disruption for our valued colleagues and customers.

We are now working with colleagues and visitors to understand what we need in our new office, before we start our property search. We will sell Aviation House and land, vacate the site and move to new premises, but we do not expect to move before 2028

Inclusive Recruitment

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be guaranteed an interview. Find out more about the Disability Confident Scheme If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.


Use of Artificial Intelligence by candidates in the CAA recruitment process

We recognise that many of our candidates find Artificial Intelligence to be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be rejected on that basis.

Working With Us

Explore What We Offer section on our careers website to find out about our benefits and how we support work-life balance.


Our Values

Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone – For more information please Click Here

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

No recruitment agencies please.

Civil Aviation Authority

About Civil Aviation Authority

We are the UK’s aviation and aerospace regulator. We strive to ensure the aviation industry meets the highest safety standards in order to protect air passengers and the general public. We also run the ATOL scheme, which ensures that consumers are protected financially should they become stranded abroad.

But our work doesn’t stop there.

Aviation is an exciting and rapidly expanding field, and we are proud to be at the forefront. Our work sees us developing regulations for the most current aviation technology, and ensuring that environmental standards are effectively managed.

You could help us to achieve our strategic objectives, and be a part of something great. Providing our people with talent and development opportunities is a fundamental part of our strategy.

We have an approach to performance and development that supports accountability, wellbeing, and puts you in the driving seat. It encourages open dialogue between you and your manager with regular conversations to help shape your aspirations, share feedback, manage your progression and build your personal development plan.

Our wide range of courses and resources are open to all to support you in your current role and help you get ready for a great future.

We also encourage secondments, project-based work and 'on the job'​ learning as part of our blended learning approach.

For more information on the UK Civil Aviation Authority, please visit our website at www.caa.co.uk, or to see our current vacancies please visit our dedicated careers website https://careers.caa.co.uk

If you like the sound of this, but would like to work further afield, then CAA International might be for you. The International group is a part of our organisation which drives our influence worldwide to tackle aviation challenges and achieve consistent standards of regulation across the globe. For specific information on working with CAAi, see their LinkedIn page at www.linkedin.com/company/caa-international.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1972
Website
caa.co.uk
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