Aviation Environmental Compliance Specialist at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Overall, Purpose of the Job

• To manage the regulatory oversight of CARs and CATS related to AEP.
• To oversee and manage all work programs related to ICAO Annex 16 SARPs on Environmental Protection i.e. aircraft emissions, aircraft noise, CO2 emissions, climate change and global warming.
• To manage the process of oversight, auditing and approval of aerodrome and aeroplane operators’ environmental plans.
• Responsible for, and ensure the co-ordination of, all aspects of AEP interventions with international stakeholders (ICAO, IATA, ACI), national stakeholders (Dept. of Transport/ Environmental. Affairs/ Treasury/ Rural Development & Land Reform) and industry, e.g. Air Traffic Service Providers (ATSPs), Aerodrome operators, Airlines, etc.
• Represent South Africa at related international forums for the development of policy, standards and concept Regulation.

Strategy: Research, Planning and Development

• Disseminates the organisational objectives and goals.
• Contributes to the development and formulation of the divisional strategy and plans, including targets and performance indicators.
• Measures and reports on the departmental performance against objectives/performance indicators and targets as required by the Divisional Executive.
• Establish Master Surveillance Plan to ensure comprehensive industry oversight and surveillance in line with the set objectives/performance indicators
• Plan resource requirements including physical, technical and financial for the Environmental Compliance section.
• Plan the monitoring and inspection schedules with respect to aerodrome environmental management plans, where necessary review of aerodrome noise studies etc.
• Aeroplane operators’ CORSIA related requirements e.g., Emissions Monitoring Plans, Emissions Reports and Emissions Cancellation Reports
• States’ CORSIA related requirements to ICAO Develop regulations and guidelio ene the compliance with Annex 16.

Financial Accountability

• Managing overall financial budgeting for the Department
• Consolidate department‘s budget and continuously monitor actual performance against budget.
• Investigate and where necessary rectify variances.

Operational Management

• Oversee and manage all work programs related to ICAO Annex 16 on Environmental Protection i.e. aircraft emissions, aircraft noise, CO2 emissions and global warming;
• Lead the development, drafting of new or amendment proposals of regulations and technical standards related to Annex 16. Develop guidance material where necessary
• Update AEP related documentation as necessary and prepare memos and reports on AEP related activities
• Maintenance of the AEP legislative framework (Civil Aviation Act and AEP CARs and/or CATS related to Part 34; 36; 91; 121; 127;135 and 139)
• Ensure continued Compliance with ICAO SARPs.
• Monitor, evaluate and advise the industry and Government Departments on developments in other associated fields e.g. land use planning, noise abatement operating procedures, emission control through operational practices, etc.
• Ensure the maintenance of all QA standards in compliance with ISO 9001/2000

Liaison and Policy Coordination

• Represent the State or CAA and closely follow developments in other technical/scientific bodies on AEP issues and ensure appropriate follow through and coordination;
• Together with the RSA member, represent the State in the ICAO Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP)
• Build partnerships and cooperation with international, regional and industry organisations;
• Prepare and where required respond to public enquiries on AEP issues;
• Assist the Dept. of Transport and liaise with other relevant Government Departments and the Industry on AEP matters.

Communications and Safety Promotion

• Present and organize workshops to interested parties and coordinate the development of material that can assist stakeholders in delivering accurate communications on AEP;
• Communicate and promote environmental standards and objectives to all industry stakeholders.
• Write concise reports with a good command of oral and written English.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Undergrad degree in Environmental Science.
• Driver’s License
• Professional registration as an Environmental Scientist

Ideal Requirements

• Postgrad degree in Environmental Science with specialization in Aviation Environmental Protection.
• Senior Management Diploma/Certificate in Civil Aviation Management an added advantage.
• Computer skills

Experience

• 1 year - Inter government department liaison experience between multiple government departments.
• 3 years - Aviation Environmental Protection implementation experience
• 5 years - Environmental Science experience