Job Description

Flight Operations Inspector (SSO), Cape Town Aviation
Cape Town - Western CapeFlight Operations Inspector-Safety Standards and Assurance (SSO) - PermanentCape TownDepartment/Division: Corporate Services/Safety Standards and AssuranceOverview/About the Position:To determine the operational level of safety that the prospective and approval holder 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 licencing purposes.

Education Requirements:Minimum:

• Grade 12 and
• Holds a valid Airline Transport Pilot License

Ideal:

• Commercial Pilot License with Frozen ATPL

Minimum Experience Required:

• Pilot - 1500 hours as a pilot-in-command of civil or military air transport aircraft

Detailed Responsibilities:Site and Airline Inspections (Time Spent 90%)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 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 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; andConduct 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 (5%):Proactively research, develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in operator operations.Communications and Safety Promotion (10%):Project a satisfactory image to all stakeholders.Provide industry feedback to the Authority.Promote aviation safety by proposing improvements in operational requirements.Core Competencies:

• Judgment and Decision Making
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Attention to Detail
• Planning and Organising
• Technological Acumen
• Innovation
• Stakeholder relationship management and engagement
• Self-Leadership
• Resilience
• Learning Orientation
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Report Writing
• Displays Diplomatic Protocol
• Risk Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Learning Agility
• Customer Service Excellence
• Project Administration
• Time Management

Leadership Competencies:Leading Shelf:

• Emotional Intelligence
• Adaptability
• Influencing
• Learning Agility
• Accountability & Responsibility

Leading Others:

• Leadership
• People Management
• Diversity Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Conflict Management
• Developing Others

Leading the Organisation:

• Systems and Strategic Thinking
• Project Management
• Business Acumen
• Change Management
• Corporate Governance and Fiduciary duties
• Financial Acumen
• Diplomacy
• Decision Making

Functional/Technical Competencies:

• Investigation Skills (Intermediate)
• Research and Root cause analysis (Intermediate)
• Managing Complexity (Advanced)
• Safety Management (Advanced)
• Analytical Skills (Advanced)
• Monitoring and Evaluation (Advanced)
• Flight Operations Oversight
• Quality Control
• Risk and Performance-Based Orientation

Other Special Requirements:

• All tasks and responsibilities as specified by the Quality Manual and Quality Manual Procedures references, including references to all staff and generic terms such as executive management.
• 24/7 Availability.
• Willing to work extended working hours.
• Willing to travel extensively.
• Work under pressure.

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