Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has an exciting opportunity in our Personnel Licensing department. We are looking for a talented individual with the relevant skills and experience who will:

• Ensure the effective and correct administration of aviation training organisations in accordance with the South African Civil Aviation Regulations Part 141, ICAO Annex 1 and internal company policy and standards.
• Certify flight simulator training devices (FSTDs) in compliance with the South African Civil Aviation Regulations Part 60.

CATS AND CAR DEVELOPMENT

• In co-operation with Manager: Licensing and Manager: Examinations; develop, implement, and review applicable Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Civil Aviation Technical Standards for the Civil Aviation Regulations 2011, Parts 60, 61, 62, 63, or 101 in compliance with the standards and recommended practices of ICAO Annex 1.

PLANNING AND SURVEILLANCE

• As an authorised officer of the SACAA, responsible for conducting audits on all Part 141 certificate holders, as per Master Surveillance Plan, to establish compliance to the regulations.
• Conduct audits and inspections as per the Manual of Procedures.
• Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems.
• Recommend enforcement measures.
• Provide factual reports of audits and inspections conducted on the training organisations.
• Monitor and follow up corrective action and the implementation and closure of the action within negotiated time scales.

OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Responsible for recommending the approval/denial/withdrawal of exemptions and special approvals.
• Provide direct entry support to the legal system on enforcement issues.

INDUSTRY LIAISON AND CLIENT SERVICE STANDARDS

• Liaise with industry to record problem solving solutions and convey knowledge to the industry to allow for the improvement of standards.
• Resolve each customer issue while abiding by regulations and internal policies.
• To establish, monitor and maintain client/customer service standards in regard to aircrew examinations in line with international trends.

Minimum Qualification:

• Hold or have held an Airline Transport Pilots License (ATPL) or hold Theoretical Credits for all ATPL subjects regulated by the Civil Aviation Regulations 2011, Parts 61 as well as have a thorough knowledge of the applicable licensing regulations.
• Hold or have held a flight instructor rating issued in terms of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2011, Parts 61.

Ideal Qualification:

• Hold or have held designated flight examiner privileges in terms of for the Civil Aviation Regulations 2011, Parts 61.
• Project Management.
• A sound knowledge of assessment methodology.

Experience:

• Flight Instructor Rating: 1000 hours flight instructor experience.

Closing Date: 23 February 2024

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.

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