Job Description

Overall Purpose of the Job

To investigate aircraft accidents and incidents independently with the objective to prevent their re-occurrence by proposing safety recommendations and prevention programmes.

Investigation Management

Accurately collect, document, record and secure all evidence in accordance with AIID MOP policies and procedures. Applies relevant legislation, regulations, procedures, and other requirements that guides investigation processes and their application in accident and incident investigation. Conducts appropriate due diligence on accident and incident investigations. Ensure timely dispatch to the accident/incident site to avoid loss of critical evidence and witness from engaging with each other. To collect supporting evidence/data, analyse the evidence/data, develop findings from the analysis, determine cause of the accident or incident and develop safety recommendation with the aim to prevent the same/similar causes.

Data Analysis and Reporting

Review and analyse all evidence using appropriate analytical tools (event checklist and report writing template) and processes as per AIID MOP and ISO procedures. Conducts an in-depth analysis of problems presented during investigation processes. Ensure drafting and release of a quality and technically sound: Accident/incident notification Preliminary accident/incident report Draft and Final accident/incident report Ensure that all reports are captured on ECCAIRS. Ensure the submission of ADREP reports to ICAO for all accident involving aircraft above the MTOW of 2250kg and incidents above 5700kg as prescribed in the AIID MOP. Ensure that safety data recording is properly analysed and researched.

Relationship Management

Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the investigation process. Continuously provide updates on investigation progress as per the agreed timelines.

Requirements

Qualification

Minimum

Grade 12 and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License; or Private Pilot Licence; or NQF Level 6 Engineering qualification.

Ideal

CPL or ATPL or AMEL with licence on aircraft above 5700kg.

Experience

5 Years - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer OR, 500 - 1000 hours - Pilot OR, 5 Years - Aviation Engineer OR, 3 Years - SACAA Inspectorate

Closing Date: 05 January 2025

All SACAA appointments are subject to S98 of the Civil Aviation Act, 13 of 2009 and all successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Employment Equity candidates will be prioritised in line with Employment Equity Plan. If you have not heard from the SACAA 90 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.