Inspector: Air Traffic Services (Midrand) at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Description

Oversight 

• Prepare annual schedules for inspections of ATSUs
• Plan and conduct initial, renewal and surveillance inspections of air traffic service providers
• Conduct inspections, follow up on findings and propose enforcement when necessary.
• Regulate airspace activities including NASCOM Secretariat duties.

Approvals

• Assess service provider documents (e.g. SMS, MOP)
• Process applicable certification/ approval
• Assess safety assessments and make recommendations
• Assist PEL Review Board with assessing Designated Examiner applications
• Convene ATS Review Board for evaluation of investigation reports and other ATS-related matter
• Process Flexible Use of Airspace applications and respond to CAMU

Administration

• Compile monthly reporting
• Maintain the ATS Document management system and in line with the records management procedures
• Perform job-related administration duties
• Handle queries and adhere to SLAs.
• Collect traffic movements and incidents statistics for trend analysis and records.

Communications and Safety Promotion

• Participate in safety promotion activities (such as workshops, publications and seminars) and SACAA initiatives.
• Provide industry feedback to the Manager
• Publish safety enhancement information
• Maintain up-to-date aeronautical information

Enforcement 

• Initiate enforcement action(s) for ATS licensing/certification non-compliances and infringements in line with the Enforcement procedure 

Liaison and Consultation

• Lead the coordination of all stakeholders in respect of the functioning of NASCOM and provide input to the respective ATS forums.
• Participate in international and regional meetings and provide feedback to SACAA
• Act as a champion for ATS in assigned projects or working groups.

General

• Perform any other duties for ANS Department as assigned by the Authority from time to time.

Technical Assistance

• Provide training and other assistance to other Aviation Infrastructure sections and SACAA divisions
• Provide training to other Inspectors, including from other aviation departments and regional entities

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 (with STEM subjects)
• Air Traffic Control License with Aerodrome and Approach (Procedural & Surveillance) rating,

or

• Air Traffic Control License with Aerodrome and Area (Procedural & Surveillance) Rating.

Ideal Qualification:

• Instructor’s rating, Designated Examiner; Internal Auditing Certificate

EXPERIENCE

• 7 Years Air Traffic Operations experience
• 2 Years Experience in Aviation Committees and/or working groups Regulation development/ input, Internal auditing/oversight, Incident investigation and analysis would be an advantage