Flight Operations Inspector Aerial Works

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Site and Airline Inspections

• Conduct routine inspections on station facility apron en-route operation and base etc
• Carry out oversight or checks considered necessary at prescribed intervals as per the risk and orientation.
• Assess the effectiveness of the operators SMS and the level of resources allocated to it.
• Conduct inspections or oversight in accordance with an established work programme and applicable standard procedures and instructions.
• 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 staff systems and governance frameworks.
• Advise the operator in writing of any significant deficiency requesting a proposal for remedial action.
• Conduct follow-up 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 (capture the relevant information on the applicable database / administration system) complete and process the applicable inspection forms.
• 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; and
• Conduct qualification approval and supervisory activities with respect to personnel proposed as designated examiners by an operator.
• Facilitate the qualification oversight and approval over the operators designated examiners.
• Proactively research develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in the area of operator operations.

Proposals and Revision of Standards

• Proactively research develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in the area of operator .

• Keep abreast and remain proficient in specialist skills human factors and new developments aviation technology.

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:

• Commercial Pilot License (H)

Experience:

• 500 flying hours as a pilot or pilot-in-command of civil or military air transport aircraft or helicopter.

Added Advantage

• Experience with the problems of operating or maintaining transport aircraft general aviation aircraft or helicopters.
• Meteorological and climatological knowledge and experience.
• Experience in technical training including visual aids training devices and aircraft flight simulation training devices.

Closing Date: 10 June 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.