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TRANSNET VACANCIES
TRANSNET
HELICOPTER NIGHT CAPTAIN
Operating Division: Transnet NPA
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: Marine Services / CHM
Location: Durban
Reporting To: Chief Pilot
Grade: AH5
Reference: req2854
The closing date is on . It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
Position Outputs
1. Plan daytime and night-time flight missions in accordance marine traffic demands and Port Control directives.
2. Prepare aircraft resources and loading schedule for marine pilot transfer and Port related functions.
3. Responsible for pre-flight checks and safety briefings to ensure compliance with stringent safety requirements.
4. Ensure transfer of marine pilots safely to vessels as they call and depart from the shores of the South African Port system.
5. Ensure compliance with South African Civil Aviation Regulations.
6. Ensure compliance with SAMSA and the National Ports Act No. 12 of 2005.
7. Evacuation of accident victims and persons in distress.
8. Conduct port related flights in accordance with TNPA and customer requirements.
9. Determination of flight routes (flight planning) in accordance with approved aeronautical requirements and charts.
10. Liaison with Port Control and Air Traffic Navigation Services.
11. Recording of take-off and landing times to fulfil scheduling requirements
12. Ensure customer satisfaction and performance.
13. Logging of operational flight times and determination of mission efficiencies.
14. Assisting in delivering a 24-hour seamless operation to enhance port productivity in line with TNPA business objectives and customer demands.
15. Contribution to business reputational enhancement by minimising incident and accident occurrences within the Port system, by adherence to the strictest safety requirements
16. Ensure prompt responses to Port control directives to enhance ship turn-around times.
17. Training and development of Day Captains, Co-Pilots, Cadet Pilots and related functional personnel.
18. Receive daily operational reports from the Day Captain.
19. Conduct Operator Proficiency Checks on Day Captains, Co-Pilots and Cadet Pilots.
Qualifications and Experience
Hold a current ATPL-H (equivalent to Diploma /degree). Night Rating. Instrument Rating. Winch Rating. Sling Rating. 2200 hours total flight time 1200 hours on turbine helicopters 700 hours on multi-engine helicopters 250 hours on A109 helicopter Minimum of 5 years’ experience. Operational knowledge of the functions of TNPA marine pilot services.
Competencies
Decision making. Multi-tasking. Communication. Team work. Knowledge required: -Aviation rules and safety guidelines, -Helicopter operation procedures & systems. -Public safety & security. -Transportations systems & procedures. -Port rules. -Customer & personal service. -English language proficiency. -Radio telephony proficiency. -Mathematical applications. -Computers & electronics. -Navigation data processing. -Flight planning & execution. Skills Required: Good communication. Time management. Judgement & decision making. Operational control. Crew resource management (CRM). Active listening. Assertiveness. Accuracy. Social perceptiveness/diversity management.
Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
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HELICOPTER NIGHT CAPTAIN
Operating Division: Transnet NPA
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: Marine Services / CHM
Location: Durban
Reporting To: Chief Pilot
Grade: AH5
Reference: req2854
The closing date is on . It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
Position Outputs
1. Plan daytime and night-time flight missions in accordance marine traffic demands and Port Control directives.
2. Prepare aircraft resources and loading schedule for marine pilot transfer and Port related functions.
3. Responsible for pre-flight checks and safety briefings to ensure compliance with stringent safety requirements.
4. Ensure transfer of marine pilots safely to vessels as they call and depart from the shores of the South African Port system.
5. Ensure compliance with South African Civil Aviation Regulations.
6. Ensure compliance with SAMSA and the National Ports Act No. 12 of 2005.
7. Evacuation of accident victims and persons in distress.
8. Conduct port related flights in accordance with TNPA and customer requirements.
9. Determination of flight routes (flight planning) in accordance with approved aeronautical requirements and charts.
10. Liaison with Port Control and Air Traffic Navigation Services.
11. Recording of take-off and landing times to fulfil scheduling requirements
12. Ensure customer satisfaction and performance.
13. Logging of operational flight times and determination of mission efficiencies.
14. Assisting in delivering a 24-hour seamless operation to enhance port productivity in line with TNPA business objectives and customer demands.
15. Contribution to business reputational enhancement by minimising incident and accident occurrences within the Port system, by adherence to the strictest safety requirements
16. Ensure prompt responses to Port control directives to enhance ship turn-around times.
17. Training and development of Day Captains, Co-Pilots, Cadet Pilots and related functional personnel.
18. Receive daily operational reports from the Day Captain.
19. Conduct Operator Proficiency Checks on Day Captains, Co-Pilots and Cadet Pilots.
Qualifications and Experience
Hold a current ATPL-H (equivalent to Diploma /degree). Night Rating. Instrument Rating. Winch Rating. Sling Rating. 2200 hours total flight time 1200 hours on turbine helicopters 700 hours on multi-engine helicopters 250 hours on A109 helicopter Minimum of 5 years’ experience. Operational knowledge of the functions of TNPA marine pilot services.
Competencies
Decision making. Multi-tasking. Communication. Team work. Knowledge required: -Aviation rules and safety guidelines, -Helicopter operation procedures & systems. -Public safety & security. -Transportations systems & procedures. -Port rules. -Customer & personal service. -English language proficiency. -Radio telephony proficiency. -Mathematical applications. -Computers & electronics. -Navigation data processing. -Flight planning & execution. Skills Required: Good communication. Time management. Judgement & decision making. Operational control. Crew resource management (CRM). Active listening. Assertiveness. Accuracy. Social perceptiveness/diversity management.
Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
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AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER: AVIONICS
Operating Division: Transnet NPA
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: NGQ, Aviation Operations, DNR
Location: Durban
Reporting To: Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Grade: AS1
Reference: req2850
The closing date is on . It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
Responsible for performing all avionic & technical maintenance activities as determined in the Maintenance Schedule and recording of all discrepancies identified during the required inspection operations. Certifying maintenance release of all avionics work as per TNPA and regulator authorisations. Ensuring the provision of airworthy aircraft, complying with manufacturers, regulatory authorities, and TNPA processes and procedures.
Position Outputs
1. Perform all Avionics technical maintenance activities as determined in the Maintenance Schedule and when necessary, record all discrepancies identified during the required inspection operations.
2. Signs maintenance release of all avionic work when authorised.
3. Ensure provision of an airworthy aircraft, complying with manufacturers, regulatory authority, and TNPA standards to the customer.
4. Maintain high technical standards and readiness of TNPA aircraft for efficient service delivery.
5. Record all activities being performed through the use of approved documentation in a clear and concise manner showing all actions taken as a result of work accomplished.
6. Maintain sound technical practices that include systematic troubleshooting to determine aircraft malfunctions and rectification.
7. Perform all maintenance activities (including compass swings, radio, instrumentation, electrical cabling and modifications) as determined in the Approved Schedule and when necessary record all discrepancies identified during the required inspection process for analysis.
8. Thorough knowledge and application of the requirements of the Manual of Procedures, CAR’s of 2011, SAMSA regulations, Approved Schedules, Manufacturers Manuals Airworthiness Directives and Airworthiness Notices.
9. Accurate isolation of defects and corrective action planning.
10. Certify own work and as well as countersigning work of other engineers as well as junior engineers in training in accordance with operating procedures.
11. Maintain vigilance at all times for discrepancies, which may occur during operation of aircraft and rectify them correctly in the shortest possible time.
12. Hold current AME license with ratings applicable to TNPA aircraft, for installation of avionics equipment, functional testing and release to service.
13. Ensure that TNPA aircraft have valid and correct technical documentation and functioning avionics systems at all times.
14. Maintain sound technical practices at all times and adhere to airworthiness codes and safety standards.
15. Log all activities being performed through the use of approved documentation in a clear and concise manner showing all actions taken and work accomplished.
16. Use the correct tooling and equipment to perform required work operations on airborne aviation/ communications systems, weather radar, autopilot, flight instrument systems and accessories.
17. Carry out pre-flight and after-flight inspections on every flight mission.
18. Assists with Mechanical work where necessary, and ensure that TNPA aircraft are safe for operation at all times.
19. Supervision, mentorship and endorsement of junior engineers’ logbooks.
Qualifications and Experience
Hold a valid AME license applicable to TNPA aircraft with W or X ratings. Trade certificate. Avionics general certificate. Aircraft type course (s). 3 years aircraft maintenance experience as a qualified avionics AME.
Competencies
Decision making Multi-tasking Meticulous Accuracy Good communication Teamwork Knowledge required: • Aviation rules and safety guidelines • Aircraft operation procedures & systems • Public safety & security • Transportation systems & procedures. • Avionic systems, aircraft instruments & aircraft electrical systems. • Port rules • Customer & personal service • English language proficiency • Mathematical applications • Computers & electronic applications. • Flight theory & engineering practices Skills Required: Good communication Time management Quick judgement & decision making Operational control Active listening Technical trouble isolation & rectification Vigilance Accuracy Working with complex machines, tools & devices. Social perceptiveness
Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
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AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER - MECHANICAL
Operating Division: Transnet NPA
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: NGQ, Aviation Operations, DNR
Location: Durban
Reporting To: Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Grade: AS1
Reference: req2849
The closing date is on . It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
Responsible for performing all technical maintenance activities as determined in the Maintenance Schedule and recording of all discrepancies identified during the required inspection operations.
Certifying maintenance release of all technical work when authorised. Ensuring the provision of an airworthy aircraft, complying with manufacturers, regulatory authorities, and TNPA processes and
procedures. Ensuring that high safety standards are adhered to at all times to mitigate risks associated with aviation operations.
Position Outputs
• Perform all mandatory periodic inspections (MPI) on TNPA aircraft as determined by local authority and equipment manufacturer.
• Rectify all technical defects in accordance with approved procedures.
• Ensure airworthiness and readiness of TNPA aircraft for efficient service delivery.
• Record all activities being performed through the use of approved documentation in a clear and concise manner showing all actions taken as a result of work accomplished.
• Maintain sound technical practices.
• Thorough knowledge and application of the requirements of the Manual of Procedures, CAR’s of 2011, Approved Schedules, Manufacturers Manuals Airworthiness Directives and Airworthiness Notices.
• Accurate trouble isolation of defects and rectification.
• Certify own work and as well as countersigning work of other engineers as well as junior engineers in training.
• Maintain vigilance at all times for discrepancies, which may occur during operation of aircraft and rectify them correctly in the shortest possible time.
• Hold current AME license with ratings applicable to TNPA aircraft.
• Ensure that TNPA aircraft have valid and correct technical documentation at all times.
• Maintain sound technical practices at all times and adhere to airworthiness codes.
• Log all activities being performed through the use of approved documentation in a clear and concise manner showing all actions taken and work accomplished.
• Ensure optimum ground support for TNPA aircraft.
• Carry out pre-flight and after-flight inspections on every flight mission.
Qualifications and Experience
• Hold a valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s license (AME) rated on rotorcraft. • Rotorcraft general and turbine engine certification. • Trade certification. • 3 years aircraft maintenance experience. • AME rating(s) on twin-turbine helicopters will be an added advantage. • Management qualification will be an added advantage.
Competencies
Knowledge: • Aviation rules and safety guidelines. • Helicopter operating procedures & systems. • Public safety & security. • Transportation systems & procedures. • Aircraft systems, engines & airframes. • Port rules. • Customer & personal service. • English language proficiency. • Mathematical applications. • Computers & electronic applications. • Flight theory & engineering practices. Skills: • Good communication. • Time management. • Rapid judgement & decision making. • Operational control. • Active listening. • Technical trouble isolation & rectification. • Vigilance. • Accuracy. • Working with complex machines, tools & devices. • Social perceptiveness/diversity management. Attributes: • Decision making • Multi-tasking • Meticulous • Accuracy • Good communication • Teamwork
Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
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