Job Description

Site and Airline Inspections

• Conduct routine inspections such as the inspection of a station facility, apron, en-route operation and base and carry out oversight or checks considered necessary at prescribed intervals.
• Assess the effectiveness of the operators SMS and the level of resources allocated to it.
• Conduct such inspections or oversight in accordance with an established work programme and applicable standard procedures and instructions.
• 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.
• 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 (e.g. operations, training and MCMs), company policies, operating instructions and information to staff and system of amendments to determine whether they are accurate and made available in a timely manner to persons requiring their use.
• 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

Maintenance and Acquisition of Specialist Skills

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

Proposals and Revision of Standards

• Proactively research, develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in the area of 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 Qualification:

• Grade 12 plus Commercial / Helicopter Pilot License or Remote Pilot License

Ideal Qualification:

• National Diploma equivalent to NQF level 6

Experience:

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

Ideal

• 3 Years experience in the following:
• Operating or maintaining transport aircraft, general aviation aircraft, helicopters or RPAS
• Meteorological and climatological knowledge and experience
• Technical training including visual aids, training devices and aircraft flight simulation training devices

Closing Date: 31 March 2025All 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.

South African Civil Aviation Authority