Airworthiness Inspector - Midrand at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Conduct the evaluation/assessment and verification of compliance with aircraft maintenance standards in accordance with approved procedures. Conduct oversight on maintenance organisations, conduct safety inspections, conduct aircraft maintenance research including any ad hoc projects and the processing of associated maintenance applications and certificates and any other related work activities that may be allocated by the Manager Aircraft Maintenance Organisations from time to time.

Planning and Surveillance

• As an Airworthiness Inspector of the SACAA, you are responsible for conducting audits on all Maintenance Organisations, as per Master Surveillance Plan, to establish compliance to the Regulations. Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems. 
• Conduct audits and inspections as per the Manual of Procedures. Identify, draft and recommend regulatory changes. Recommend enforcement measures. 
• Responsible for recommending the approval/denial/withdrawal of exemptions and special approvals. Responsible for recommending the accreditation of all Maintenance Organisations.
• Provide factual reports of audits and inspections conducted on the Maintenance Organisations.
• Monitor and follow up corrective action and the implementation and closure of the action within negotiated time scales.
• Proactively research specific standards to be applied in the area of aircraft maintenance and continuing airworthiness.
• Advise higher management on all registration and airworthiness aspects of aircraft.

Maintenance and Acquisition of Specialist Skills

• Keep abreast and remain proficient in specialist skills, human factors and new developments of technology.

Proposal and Revision of Standards

• Proposals and revision of standards.

Quality Standards

• Through the CAA Regulation ensure safety is maintained for all aviation operators. Identify latent failures in the operators' management systems.

Communication and Safety promotion

• Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders. Provide Industry feedback to the Authority.
• Maintain, guide and advise the industry according to the safety standards to ensure that safety standards are not being compromised.
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship with the organisations by supplying consistent advice in compliance with SACAA regulations, policies and with international best practice.

Safety promotions

• 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

Minimum Qualification:

• Grade 12 (Matric) and hold or has held Appropriate Aircraft Maintenance Engineers license

Ideal Qualification:

• National Diploma in Engineering or an equivalent NQF level 6 qualification

Experience:

• 5 years Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Closing Date: 31 October 2023