Flight Operations Inspector -Aerial Works Cape Town at Affirmative Portfolios

Education Required:

Minimum:

• Grade 12 (Matric) and Hold or has held Commercial / Helicopter Pilot License or Remote Pilot License

Ideal:

• National Diploma equivalent to NQF level 6
• Training (On the job training should the present incumbent leave)

Minimum:

• Experience with the problems of operating or maintaining transport aircraft, general
• aviation aircraft, helicopters or UAS
• Meteorological and climatological knowledge and experience
• Experience in technical training including visual aids, training devices and aircraft
• flight simulation training devices

Experience:

Minimum  Experience Required:

• Pilot with 500 hours as a pilot-in-command of civil or military air transport aircraft or helicopter or UAS

Key Responsibilities:

Site and Airline Inspections-

(Time Spent – 70%)

• Conduct routine inspections such as the inspection of a station facility, apron, en-route operation and base and carry out oversight or checks considered necessary at prescribed intervals
• Assess the effectiveness of the operator’s SMS and the level of resources allocated to it
• 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, airworthiness, training, 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 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-
(Time Spent – 10%)

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

Proposals and Revision of Standards-
(Time Spent – 5%)

• Proactively research, develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in the area of operator operations 

Communications and Safety Promotion –
(Time Spent – 5%)

• Project a satisfactory image to all stakeholders
• Provide industry feedback to the Authority
• Promote aviation safety by proposing improvements in operational requirements