Following a detailed review of the G-forces, the AAIB has decided not to re-open its investigation into the accident near Shoreham Airport on 22 August 2015.

In March 2017, the AAIB published its investigation report into an accident involving a Hawker Hunter aircraft near Shoreham Airport. Our investigation was wide-ranging, looking at everything from the maintenance of the aircraft and the pilot’s training to how the public was protected through risk management and the governance of air displays. We made 32 safety recommendations as a result of our investigation, all of which were accepted. Action to address our safety recommendations is already being taken by the relevant authorities.

In June, the AAIB was presented with further material regarding the potential effects of G-forces on the pilot. We have considered the material very carefully with a dedicated team of inspectors with extensive expertise in aircraft performance, human factors, fast jet operations and display flying. The work has taken some time as we have been using recently developed analytical tools that have enabled us to determine the aircraft’s flight path in more detail and hence calculate the G-forces more accurately than was previously possible. We have also undertaken an independent review of the Human Factors analysis presented to us and consulted subject matter experts on aeromedical aspects.

The results confirm that the findings of the AAIB safety investigation published in 2017 remain valid and we will not be reopening the investigation. However, we will publish a supplement to our Final Report with full details of the review conducted which we hope all parties will find informative. This will take some time to complete but we will publish the supplement as soon as possible.

We appreciate that this is a difficult time for all those affected by the tragic accident in August 2015. We are keeping the Coroner and the families of those who died in the accident updated on our work.

Reduce the risk of disease, find out where notifiable diseases have been confirmed in England and Wales.

Bruce has worked in the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) since 2006, and became the first Managing Director of RWM, which was established in 2014.

As Managing Director, Bruce has led the development of the organisation which provides radioactive waste management solutions and will deliver a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) in the UK. GDF is internationally recognised as the safest solution for the long-term management of radioactive waste.

In the past year, he has overseen RWM’s support for the GDF programme as it progressed from the development of government policy to the early stages of public consultation and delivery.

RWM will begin the process of recruiting for the role of Managing Director. Bruce will stay in the role until March 2020, helping RWM prepare for the next stages of the GDF programme and provide continuity in handing over to his successor.

Bruce McKirdy said:

I am proud to have led RWM through its journey so far, and of the significant progress we have made towards delivering a safe and long-term solution for the management of the UK’s radioactive waste.

At this stage of my career, now is the right time to retire as Managing Director. Handing the reins over at this point provides continuity both for the organisation, and the delivery of the GDF programme.

RWM Chairman Malcolm Morley said:

On behalf of the RWM Board, I would like to thank Bruce for the commitment that he has consistently demonstrated, which underpins the progress we have made so far.

During his remaining period, Bruce’s priority is to ensure RWM continues to evolve and perform.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• developing and managing MAIB’s IT equipment and its supporting infrastructure
• managing the Branch’s local accredited network
• managing the servers, storage and network, including UPS support and critical data back-up
• developing and managing the network security
• set-up and problem-solving associated peripherals including laptops, PCs, printers, mobile and desk phones
• advising on replacement and upgrade of existing equipment
• first line support for the MAIB’s use of the DfT’s ETHOS network and telephone systems
• accounting and support of technical equipment issued to staff, including laptops and PCs, mobile phones, digital recorders and cameras
• contributing to the management and continued development of the branch’s databases
• administration responsibility for the branch’s Microsoft suite of tools and platforms

For further information about this position and how to apply see Civil Service Jobs, IT Manager, Ref: 1642683.

Closing date: 30 August 2019