Job Description

OVERALL, PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To train in the oversight of instrument flight procedures and aeronautical cartography as per ICAO SARPS. To train in the validation and approval (where necessary design) of instrument flight procedures and aeronautical charts. To train in the oversight of instrument flight procedure design and aeronautical cartography organisations as per ICAO SARPS.

Oversight - Instrument Flight Procedures and Aeronautical Cartography organisations

Participate in the inspection, auditing and certification of procedure design organisations and aeronautical chart service providers. Participate in monitoring the compliance of certified procedure design organisation and aeronautical chart service providers as per ICAO SARPS, SA-CARs and CATS. Participate in external compliance obligations that the SACAA is subjected to

Validation - Instrument Flight Procedures and Aeronautical Cartography

Be trained in validating and approving instrument flight procedures and aeronautical charts submitted by certified Procedure Design organisations and aeronautical chart service providers as per ICAO SARPS, SA-CARs and CATS. Be trained in validating and maintaining information for publication in AIP SUPs, AICs and the AIP. Be trained in verifying, validating, approving and certifying aeronautical information printed on the South African WAC charts.

Design Instrument Flight Procedures

Be trained in designing Instrument Flight Procedures aeronautical charts as per ICAO SARPS, SA-CARs and CATS.

Regulation Development and Review

Participate in the development and review of local regulations and technical standards in line with ICAO SARPS. Participate in providing input and recommendations to the SACAA, CARCOM, NASCOM and external clients. Participate in the development and review the technical guidance material utilised to guide procedure design organisations and aeronautical chart service providers.

Research

Conduct research and benchmark the standards utilised to certify procedure design organisations and aeronautical chart service providers Conduct research and provide input into the development of specific proposals for standards to be applied in the design of flight procedures, aeronautical charts and airspace planning.

Liaison and Consultation

Participate in all safety initiatives in the PANS-OPS section. Be trained in liaising with certified procedure design organisations and aeronautical chart service providers, on behalf of SACAA Be an observer in activities of relevant ICAO regional structure and local workgroups (e.g. meetings, symposiums, etc.) on behalf of SACAA

EDUCATION (FORMAL QUALIFICATION REQUIRED)

MINIMUM

Grade 12 A pilot qualification with an IF rating and/or an ATC/ATSO qualification

IDEAL

Completion of a PANS-OPS Basic course, Safety Management System course, State Safety Programme course

EXPERIENCE

5 Years - Qualified Pilot with an IF rating and/ or Qualified ATC/ ATSO

Closing Date: 20 May 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.