Manager Accident and Serious Incident - Midrand at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Guide the investigations of aircraft accidents and serious incidents, recommend the resources required for investigations and utilise the findings to initiate recommending preventative action in the most cost-effective way.

Management of Staff

• Encourage and motivate team members to engage in continuous learning, as well as empower them through delegation of responsibilities.
• Engage with team members and offer support when required to ensure that targets are met.
• Encourage high-performance levels in team members and facilitate their development through the management of KPAs. 
• Conduct regular conversations with investigators to discuss their work goals, performance, positive behaviour in the workplace and   development/career opportunities.

Investigations

• Provide advice and recommendations to the SM on the initiation of investigations, as well as aviation safety investigations matters
• Establish an investigation team that is suitably qualified and experienced, taking into consideration existing and anticipated tasks and/or investigator's commitments.
• Ensure that each investigation/project details the scope, resources, investigation risks and milestones in accordance with the AllD MOP.
• Provide oversight and management of the deployment of investigation teams.
• Provide oversight and management investigations/projects allocated to investigators.
• Provide weekly oversight and monitoring report on investigations or projects allocated to investigators detailing, progress made and timeframe in   accordance with the AllD MOP 
• Ensure timely release of notifications, preliminary reports, draft, and final reports in line with the AllD MOP 
• Release an interim statement within the prescribed timelines, in the event of missing the target date for the final report 
• Send all reports to states and organizations as prescribed in the AllD MOP
• Ensure the submission of ADREP reports to ICAO for all accidents involving aircraft above the MTOW of 2250kg and incidents above 5700kg as   prescribed in the AllD MOP.
• Provide support and assistance to llC, where needed during the investigation activities, and ensure targets are met.
• Ensure that IICs have consulted with interested parties as required by the AllD MOP and Annex 13.
• Ensure that safety actions and issues are appropriately identified and recorded by llCs.
• Monitor and support the health, safety, and wellbeing of staff in accordance with the AllD MOP and SACAA policies and procedures. 
• Ensure that staff have the required personal protective clothing (PPE) and have been inoculated before being deployed. 
• Also ensure the maintenance of staff PPE and inoculation records.

Relationship Management

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the investigation process. 
• Continuously provide updates on investigation progress as per the agreed timelines

Minimum Qualifications:

• Private Pilot License or AME or  
• Engineering Diploma (NQF Level 6)

Ideal Qualifications:

• Pilot License (CPL or ATPL) or AME
• Degree in Management or Project Management or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification in Aviation Safety
• or NQF Level 7 Engineering Degree 

Experience:

• 10 years Accident investigation or 
• 5 years Accident Investigations Management Experience