Flight Operations Inspector - HighLow
Flight Operations Inspector - HighLow
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Job Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To determine the operational level of safety that the prospective AOC holders can achieve and does in fact achieve in actual operations. Through evaluation (assess) monitor (conduct periodic and unannounced surveillance) of compliance to operations of an aircraft:
- making recommendations regarding the issuance or amendment of the AOC and the associated operations specifications and the operators competence to continue to exercise the privileges of the certificate.
- making recommendations concerning any special conditions that considering the investigation may need to be imposed.
- informing the operator of any deficiencies needing rectification; and
- making recommendations concerning appropriate enforcement action.
SITE and AIRLINE INSPECTIONS
- Conduct routine inspections such as the inspection of a station facility apron enroute operation and base and carry out oversight or checks considered necessary at prescribed intervals;
- Assess the effectiveness of the operators SMS and the level of resources allocated to it;
- Conduct such inspections or oversight in accordance with an established work programme and applicable standard procedures and instructions;
- Advise the operator in writing of any significant deficiency requesting a proposal for remedial action;
- Conduct followup on inspection reports to ensure that appropriate action has been taken in a timely manner;
- Submit reports on each inspection or investigation in the manner prescribed and complete and process the applicable inspection forms;
- Investigate and report as required possible violations of the basic aviation law or related safety operating regulations and rules;
- Continuously review the operators pertinent documentation (e.g. operations training and MCMs) company policies operating instructions and information to staff and system of amendments to determine whether they are accurate and made available in a timely manner to persons requiring their use;
- Keep appropriate CAA inspectorate staff informed on all aspects of the current operation and projected developments in the company including changes in executive personnel in assigned responsibilities and in the operators organization in general;
- Conduct qualification approval and supervisory activities with respect to personnel proposed as designated examiners by an operator; and
- Facilitate the qualification oversight and the approval over the operators designated examiners.
PROPOSALS and REVISION of STANDARDS
- Proactively research develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in the area of operators operations.
COMMUNICATIONS and SAFETY PROMOTION
- Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.
- Provide industry feedback to the Authority.
- Promote Aviation safety by proposing improvements in operational requirements.
Minimum Qualification:
- Grade 12 and a valid Commercial Pilot License orAirline Transport Pilot License
Ideal Qualification:
- Commercial Pilot License with Frozen ATPL
Experience:
- 1500 hours as a pilot or pilotincommand of civil or military air transport aircraft ATPL (A) for Part 121 OR
- 1000 hours as a pilot or pilotincommand of civil or military air transport aircraft CPL (A) for Part 135
Closing Date: 17 April 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
Employment Type
Full-Time
