Job Description

OVERALL 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 operator's 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.

• Assesses and make recommendations on the compliance potential and ability of an aircraft for certification and Licensing purposes.

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 performance-based 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 operator's 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 n 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 operator's 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.
• Conduct Aerial Work Operational Activities

Proposals and Revision of Standards

• Proactively research, develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in operator 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 Requirement

• Grade 12 plus hold an Airline Transport Pilot License (fixed wing) or Frozen ATPL

Ideal Qualification

• ATPL

Experience

• Pilot - 500 to 1500 hours as a pilot or pilot-in-command of civil or military air transport aircraft ATPL (A)

Closing Date: 21 September 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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