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SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (SACAA) VACANCIES
SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (SACAA)
FLIGHT OPERATIONS INSPECTOR (GAUTENG)
Reference Number: SA-110
Description
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.
- 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 operator’s 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 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 operator’s designated examiners.)
Proactively research, develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in operator operations.
- Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.
- Provide industry feedback to the Authority.
Requirements
1500 hours as a pilot or pilot-in-command of civil or military air transport aircraft with 2 – 4 Years
Grade 12 plus hold or have held an Airline Transport Pilot License (fixed wing)
Work Level: Skilled
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
EE Position: Yes
Location: Gauteng
PLEASE APPLY HERE
TESTING STANDARDS PILOT (EXAMS) (MIDRAND)
Reference Number: TSO Exams
Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
- To develop and amend civil aviation regulations in consultation with the technical departments and the Civil Aviation Industry.
- To ensure compliance with ICAO requirements and national legislation in order to ensure aviation safety, security and regulatory efficacy.
- Evaluate applications related to Exemptions, Alternate Means of Compliance and Special Approvals, make recommendations in regard to the outcome of the application and ensure consistency in the consideration of all applications. A risk-based approach is to be utilised when performing all evaluations in determining the level of safety.
- Review ICAO Annexes and Recommended practices to assess the adequacy and completeness of the South African Civil Aviation Regulations and Technical Standards and develop the appropriate Regulations or Regulatory amendments to ensure SACAA compliance
- Attend ICAO work group and Flight Training panels, international seminars so as to stay abreast of all applicable Flight Training Regulatory changes, liaise with the South African Aviation Industry to develop the appropriate Regulations or Regulatory amendments as required to ensure SACAA compliance prior to ICAO applicable dates
- Review International best practice and Regulations to ensure SACAA conforms to International Regulatory Standards
- Liaise with Industry regarding Regulatory changes to determine the necessity and/or impact of any regulatory changes on the South African Aviation Industry
- Analyse significant defects reports regarding aircraft and determine if any regulatory changes are required to address where trends show that Flight Training may be affected
- work with the aviation industry, other governmental organizations, and the public in safety matters;
- establish relationships with foreign authorities for cooperation on Regulatory developments
- Attend all CARCOM, ASO and Personnel and Licencing workgroup meetings, prepare and deliver all Regulations, recommendations and research material as required;
- Assess Personnel and Licencing related Exemptions, AMOC’s and Special Approvals in relation to the risk, hazard and safety impact to the SACAA, lives and the industry;
- Evaluate the Industry risk assessment of all Exemptions, AMOC’s and Special Approvals to determine if the feasibility of the application;
- Liaise with the applicable manager and/or area inspector affected by the application regarding the content of the application;
- Make recommendations to the review board, Legal and Management as per the outcome of the evaluations done. Notify the applicant and the applicable manager of the area affected of the outcome on completion of the process;
- Compare all applications to previous applications received and ensure consistency of evaluation results taking content and feasibility into account;
- Record all applications in the register and evaluate any new applications to previous applications to determine any trends that might be developing. Evaluate any trends in applications for Exemptions, AMOC’s and Special Approvals so as to determine the reason for the developing trends;
- Inform the applicable departments within the SACAA of any trends arising
- Inform the industry of any trends arising.
- Address Industry stakeholder problems/queries in an exemplary manner.
- Provide Industry feedback to the Authority.
- Inculcate upon Industry stakeholders safety prerequisites and procedures.
- Proactively research, develop and propose specific standards to be applied in the area of Flight Operations
Requirements
Minimum Qualification:
- Grade 12
- Airline Transport Pilot License or Exam credits
- GR 2 flight instructors rating
- Experience in regulation development, participation in ICAO Task teams and work groups
- Qualified invigilator, examiner and/or moderator
- 8 years Active Pilot in Commercial and flight training environment
Closing Date:
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
MANAGER ACCIDENT AND SERIOUS INCIDENT (MIDRAND)
Reference Number: SA-148
Description
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Guide the investigations of aircraft accidents and serious incidents, recommend the resources required for investigations and utilise the findings to initiate recommending preventative action in the most cost-effective way.
Management of Staff
• Encourage and motivate team members to engage in continuous learning, as well as empower them through delegation of responsibilities.
• Engage with team members and offer support when required to ensure that targets are met.
• Encourage high-performance levels in team members and facilitate their development through the management of KPAs.
• Conduct regular conversations with investigators to discuss their work goals, performance, positive behaviour in the workplace and development/career opportunities.
Investigations
• Provide advice and recommendations to the SM on the initiation of investigations, as well as aviation safety investigations matters
• Establish an investigation team that is suitably qualified and experienced, taking into consideration existing and anticipated tasks and/or investigator's commitments.
• Ensure that each investigation/project details the scope, resources, investigation risks and milestones in accordance with the AllD MOP.
• Provide oversight and management of the deployment of investigation teams.
• Provide oversight and management investigations/projects allocated to investigators.
• Provide weekly oversight and monitoring report on investigations or projects allocated to investigators detailing, progress made and timeframe in accordance with the AllD MOP
• Ensure timely release of notifications, preliminary reports, draft, and final reports in line with the AllD MOP
• Release an interim statement within the prescribed timelines, in the event of missing the target date for the final report
• Send all reports to states and organizations as prescribed in the AllD MOP
• Ensure the submission of ADREP reports to ICAO for all accidents involving aircraft above the MTOW of 2250kg and incidents above 5700kg as prescribed in the AllD MOP.
• Provide support and assistance to llC, where needed during the investigation activities, and ensure targets are met.
• Ensure that IICs have consulted with interested parties as required by the AllD MOP and Annex 13.
• Ensure that safety actions and issues are appropriately identified and recorded by llCs.
• Monitor and support the health, safety, and wellbeing of staff in accordance with the AllD MOP and SACAA policies and procedures.
• Ensure that staff have the required personal protective clothing (PPE) and have been inoculated before being deployed.
• Also ensure the maintenance of staff PPE and inoculation records.
Relationship Management
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the investigation process.
• Continuously provide updates on investigation progress as per the agreed timelines
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Private Pilot License or AME or
- Engineering Diploma (NQF Level 6)
- Pilot License (CPL or ATPL) or AME
- Degree in Management or Project Management or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification in Aviation Safety
- or NQF Level 7 Engineering Degree
- 10 years Accident investigation or
- 5 years Accident Investigations Management Experience
Closing Date: 06 December 2023
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: Management
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
EE Position: Yes
Location: Midrand
PLEASE APPLY HERE