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SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (SACAA)
ATO INSPECTOR PILOT (GAUTENG)
Reference Number
ATO 0726
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 60 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
Qualifications
Commercial Pilot License with Grade II Instructor Rating or equivalent SA Air Force Flight Instructor Rating Category
Experience
300 hours - 500 hours flight instructor training experience
Closing Date: 13 November 2026
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
FLIGHT OPERATIONS INSPECTOR: RPAS (CAPE TOWN)
Reference Number SRO
Description
Site and Airline Inspections
- 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; 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.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Grade 12 (Matric) plus hold a valid ATPL (fixed wing) for Part 121 or Commercial Pilot License (fixed wing) for Part 135
Ideal Qualifications:
Commercial pilot License with ATPL exam credits
Experience:
Pilot with
- 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 a civil or military air transport aircraft CPL (A) for Part 135 or
- 3 years experience as a SACAA Flight Operations Inspector
Closing Date: 13 November 2026
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 Cape Town
