Testing Standards Pilot (Licensing)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Responsible for licensing standards and regulations for all aircrew licenses; oversight of Designated flight examiners Radio telephony Examiners and Language proficiency examiners; approval and oversight of examination the conduct of pilot instructors and designated examiners.

CATS and CAR Development

In co-operation with Managers: Licensing and Examinations
Develop
and implement Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Civil Aviation Technical Standards (CATS) for the Civil Aviation Regulations Partin compliance with the Standards and Recommended Practices of ICAO Annex 1

Operational Management

Conduct audits and inspections as per SACAA Procedures to establish compliance.
Conduct oversight on the activities of designated flight examiners Radiotelephony examiners Language Proficiency examiners and flight instructors
Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems.
Investigate regulatory non-compliances and recommend remedial or enforcement measures.
Provide factual reports of audits and inspections conducted on the training organisations.
Monitor and follow up on the implementation of corrective action and the closure of action within allocated time frames.
Facilitate approval and their maintenance with respect to Training and Procedures Manuals
Support the Licensing Administration function within SACAA including the assessment of applications against legal requirements in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2011 Partsand 71.
Investigate and recommend action to the Director on any deviations from requirements.
Introduce adequate measures to enable SACAA to effectively carry out its mandate of Safety and Security Oversight
Update and amend all documentation checklists and procedures to ensure compliance with the regulations.
Review applications for the accreditation of military experience.
Review applications for the conversion of validation for foreign licenses where directed.

Minimum Qualification:

• Grade 12
• CPL (H) with Grade II FlightInstructorratingissuedunderPart61 or SA SA Airforce instructor rating
  
  

Ideal Qualification:

Airline Transport Pilot License with Grade I Flight instructor rating or SA Air Force Flight instructor rating.

Experience required:

Flight Instructor rating (Part 61 or 62) or SA Air flight instructor ratingwith 300 hours instructor experience

Closing Date: 07 May 2026

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.