Job Description

Manager High/Low-Capacity AOC Holders - Jhb Aviation
Johannesburg - GautengManager High/Low-Capacity AOC HoldersJohannesburgDepartment Flight Operations, section High/Low-Capacity AOC HoldersReports to Senior Manager Flight OperationsOverview:Responsible for the planning and conduct of safety oversight and surveillance on all High / Low Capacity & Foreign Air Operators, with high complexity of operating equipment and procedures. Manage the high-level impact, risk and diversity associated with the Air Operators who operate large commercial aircraft. To manage the resources, process and budget that would facilitate the oversight activities required for Operators.Education Requirements:Minimum-

• Project Management or Safety Management Systems or Quality Management qualification at NQF level 6

Ideal-

• Hold a Commercial Pilot Licence with at least 500 hrs (must be current/valid)

Minimum Experience Required:

• Flight Operator or Aviation Regulatory environment (4-7 years experience)
• Supervisory experience (advantageous) (1 3 years experience)

Detailed Responsibilities:Planning and Surveillance (time spent - 30 %):

• As an authorised officer responsible for conducting audits on all Air Operators, as per Master Surveillance Plan, to establish compliance to the Regulations. Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems.
• Conduct audits and inspections as per the Manual of Procedures. Identify, draft and recommend regulatory changes. Recommend enforcement measures. Responsible for recommending the approval/denial/withdrawal of exemptions and special approvals. Responsible for recommending the accreditation of all Air Operators. Provide factual reports of audits and inspections conducted on the training organisations. Monitor and follow up corrective action and the implementation and closure of the action within negotiated time scales. Provide direct entry support to the legal system on enforcement issues though the Enforcement Committee. Plan and conduct route checks and base checks.

Budgeting and Control (10%):

• Control of expenditure and implementation of control procedure.

Operational Management (20%):

• Manage all inspectors to ensure that safety is not being compromised. Issuance of Air Operating Certificate. Schedule Inspectors to ensure timeous response to operational demands. Train all inspectors accordingly to perform tasks. Update and amend all documentation, checklists and procedures to.

Quality Standards (20%):

• Through the Regulation (Volumes 1, 2 and 3) ensure safety is maintained for all aviation operators. Identify latent failures in the operators' management systems.

Communication and Safety promotion (10%):

• Project a satisfactory image to all stakeholders. Provide Industry feedback to the Authority. Maintain, guide and advise the industry according to the safety standards to ensure that safety standards are not being compromised. Establish and maintain a professional relationship with the organisations by supplying consistent advice in compliance with regulations, policies and with international best practice.

Management of Direct Reportees (10%):

• Develop, lead, discipline, supervise and foster human relationships to motivate and manage a team of personnel within the Medium-High Capacity & Foreign Air Operator to ensure maximum staff efficiency and performance. Manage key performance areas of directly reporting staff members to ensure achievement of their agreed objectives. Provide operational support and direction to staff members.

Competencies:Core Competencies (Advanced):

• 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

Leadership CompetenciesLeading Shelf (Advanced):

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

Leading Others (Advanced):

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

Leading the Organization (Intermediate):

• Project Management
• Business Acumen
• Business Acumen
• Change Management
• Corporate Governance and Fiduciary Duties
• Diplomacy
• Decision Making

Functional/Technical Competencies (Advanced):

• Investigation Skills
• Research and Root cause analysis
• Managing Complexity
• Safety Management
• Analytical Skills
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Quality Control
• Risk and Performance-Based Orientation
• Continuing Airworthiness Oversight

Other Special Requirements:

• All tasks and responsibilities as specified by the Procedures and policies, including references to all staff and generic terms such as executive management.

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