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SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (SACAA)
 
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ATO INSPECTOR PILOT/FSTD (GAUTENG)
Reference Number SA-294
 
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 development
Develop and implement CARs and CATS for Part 141 and Part 64 in compliance to the standards and recommended practices of ICAO Annex 1
Operational 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 issues
 
Communications 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:
­    Practical examination/testing/training standards
­    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 policies
 
Requirements
  • Commercial Pilot License with Grade II Instructor Rating or equivalent SA Air Force Flight Instructor Rating Category B
  • 300 hours - 500 hours flight instructor training experience
 
Applicants 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 May 2025

All 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.
 
Work Level Skilled
Job Type Permanent
Salary Market Related
EE Position Yes
Location Gauteng
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 
 




​FLIGHT OPERATIONS INSPECTOR - HIGH/LOW (MIDRAND)
Reference Number SA-336
 
Description
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:
  1. 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.
  2. making recommendations concerning any special conditions that, considering the investigation, may need to be imposed.
  3. informing the operator of any deficiencies needing rectification; and
  4. making recommendations concerning appropriate enforcement action.
 
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 operator’s 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 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;
  • Conduct qualification, approval and supervisory activities with respect to personnel proposed as designated examiners by an operator; and
  • Facilitate the qualification, oversight, and the approval over the operator's designated examiners.
PROPOSALS and REVISION of STANDARDS
  • Proactively research, develop, and propose the specific standards to be applied in the area of operators' 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.
 
Requirements
Minimum Qualification:
  • Grade 12 and a valid Commercial Pilot License or Airline Transport Pilot License
Ideal Qualification:
  • Commercial Pilot License with Frozen ATPL
Experience:
  • 1500 hours as a pilot or pilot-in-command of civil or military air transport aircraft ATPL (A) for Part 121 OR 
  • 1000 hours as a pilot or pilot-in-command of civil or military air transport aircraft CPL (A) for Part 135
 
Closing Date: 9 May 2025
 
All 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
 
Work Level Skilled
Job Type Permanent
Salary Market Related
EE Position Yes
Location Midrand
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE











​FLIGHT OPERATIONS INSPECTOR - HIGH/LOW (2 YEARS CONTRACT) (MIDRAND)
Reference Number SA-337
 
Description
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:
  1. 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.
  2. making recommendations concerning any special conditions that, considering the investigation, may need to be imposed.
  3. informing the operator of any deficiencies needing rectification; and
  4. making recommendations concerning appropriate enforcement action.
 
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 operator’s 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 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;
  • Conduct qualification, approval and supervisory activities with respect to personnel proposed as designated examiners by an operator; and
  • Facilitate the qualification, oversight, and the approval over the operator's designated examiners.
PROPOSALS and REVISION of STANDARDS
  • Proactively research, develop, and propose the specific standards to be applied in the area of operators' 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.
 
Requirements
Minimum Qualification:
  • Grade 12 and a valid Commercial Pilot License or Airline Transport Pilot License
Ideal Qualification:
  • Commercial Pilot License with Frozen ATPL
 
Experience:
  • 1500 hours as a pilot or pilot-in-command of civil or military air transport aircraft ATPL (A) for Part 121 OR 
  • 1000 hours as a pilot or pilot-in-command of civil or military air transport aircraft CPL (A) for Part 135
 
 
Closing Date: 9 May 2025
 
All 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.
 
Work Level Skilled
Job Type Contract
Salary Market Related
Duration 
EE Position No
Location Midrand
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE