Testing Standards Pilot (Licensing) - Midrand at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

CATS and CAR Development

• In cooperation with Managers: Licensing and Examinations
• Develop and implement Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Civil Aviation Technical Standards (CATS) for the Civil Aviation Regulations Part 61, 62, 63, 68, 69 ,71,72 in compliance with the Standards and Recommended Practices of ICAO Annex 1,

Operational Management

• Conduct audits and inspections as per SACAA Procedures to establish compliance.
• Conduct oversight on the activities of designated flight examiners, Radiotelephony examiners, Language Proficiency examiners and flight instructors
• Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems.
• Investigate regulatory noncompliances and recommend remedial or enforcement measures.
• 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 ,61, 62, 63, 68, 69 and 71.
• Investigate and recommend action to the Director on any deviations from requirements.
• Introduce adequate 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.
• Review applications for the accreditation of military experience.
• Review applications for the conversion of validation for foreign licenses where directed.

Support to PEL sections and departments

• Provide other technical support as directed by the relevant line manager.

Design of training and testing standards

• Design and develop test standards and examination items for flight crew training and testing.
• Design and periodically review the curricula and syllabi of flight crew licence and rating training and examinations.
• Develop and implement standards for licensing administration that ensures adherence to requirements.
• Develop technical guidance material for flight crew training and testing.

COMMUNICATION AND SAFETY PROMOTION

• Address Industry stakeholder problems/queries in an exemplary manner.
• Provide Industry feedback to the Authority.
• Inculcate upon Industry stakeholders safety prerequisites and procedures.

Industry Liaison and Client Service

• 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 problemsolving solutions and convey knowledge to the industry to allow for the improvement of standards.
• Resolve customer issues while abiding by regulations and internal policies
• Communicate with industry participants by publishing AIS document and PEL notices.
• Contribute to the content of the PEL web pages.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

• Grade 12
• Commercial Pilot License with ATPL subjects or Frozen ATPL plus SA Air Force Flight Instructor rating / Flight Instructor rating issued under Part 61 or Part 62 of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2011
• Flight instructors rating with 300 hours rating