Job Description

Responsible for Licensing standards and regulations for all aircrew licenses, oversight of designated flight examiners, approval and oversight of examination centres.CATS and CAR developmentDevelop and implement CARs and CATS for Part 141 and Part 64 in compliance to the standards and recommended practices of ICAO Annex 1Operational Management

• Approve and conduct audits on all Part 141 Certificate holders conducting aviation training as per the Master Surveillance Plan to establish compliance.
• Qualify FSTDs regulated by Part 60 and conduct audits as per the Master Surveillance Plan to establish compliance.
• Conduct audits and inspections as per SACAA Procedures to establish compliance
• Provide oversight the activities of designated
• Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems.
• Recommend enforcement measures with respect to regulatory non-compliances
• 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, Parts 60,61, 62, 63, 64, 68, 69, 71 and 101
• Investigate and recommend action to the Director on any deviations to the requirements.
• Introduce adequate control 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.
• Recommending the approval/denial/withdrawal of exemptions and special approvals.

Provide direct entry support to the legal system on enforcement issuesCommunications and Safety Promotion

• Project a professional and positive image of the CAA to all stakeholders.
• Provide industry feedback to the Manager

Industry Liaison and Client Service Standards

• Participate with industry through workshops and conferences in the development of:

xc2xad Practical examination/testing/training standardsxc2xad The oversight system to portray a positive image of the SACAA. * Liaise with industry to record problem-solving solutions and convey knowledge to the industry to allow for the improvement of standards.Resolve customer issues while abiding by regulations and internal policiesCommercial Pilot License with ATPL subjects or Frozen ATPL plus SA Air Force Flight Instructor rating or Flight Instructor rating issued under Part 61 or Part 62 of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2011300 hours - 500 hours flight instructor training experienceApplicants are to include a table indicating all flight experience by day and night including flight instructor experience and should also indicate experience flown as pilot or flight instructor on aircraft class, model or type.Closing Date: 14 June 2024All 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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