TSO Inspector: (PILOT) (Midrand) at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Responsible for the development of Pilot Examinations (Part 61, 62, 68 and 71). Remark of Examinations. Regulations Development for Part 61, 62, 66, 68 and 71. Processing of all new ATO/DTO for Parts 66, 68, 69, 61, 62, 68 and 71 training and FSTD applications under Part 60 of the regulations, auditing all approved and declared training organisations and the qualification of FSTDs in accordance with the South African Civil Aviation Regulations 2011, (As amended), ICAO Annex 1 and internal company policy and standards.

CATS and CAR Development

• In co-operation with Manager Training develop and implement Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Civil Aviation Technical Standards (CATS) for the Civil Aviation Regulations Part 141 in compliance with the Standards and Recommended Practices of ICAO Annex 1,

Operational Management

• Conduct assigned audits on all Part 141 Certificate holders conducting aviation training as per the Master Surveillance Plan to establish compliance.
• Conduct assigned qualification audits on all Part 60 Certificate holders conducting aviation training as per the Master Surveillance Plan to establish compliance.
• Conduct audits and inspections as per SACAA Procedures to establish compliance.
• Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems where applicable.
• Make relevant recommendations pertaining to Risk and Performance Based systems where applicable.
• 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
• Investigate and recommend action to the Director on any deviations to the requirements.
• Develop and implement standards for licensing administration that ensures adherence to 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 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 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

Minimum Qualification:

• ATPL (H) or CPL (H) with ATPL exam credits plus Grade II Flight Instructor rating issued under Part 61 or SA Air Force Flight Instructor Rating Category B 

Ideal Qualification:

• Airline Transport Pilot Licence with Grade I Flight Instructor rating.

Experience:

• Flight Instructor rating (Part 61 or 62) or SA Air flight instructor rating 300 hours