Personnel Licensing Inspector (AME) at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has an exciting opportunity in our Personnel Licensing department. We are looking for a talented individual with the relevant skills and experience who will develop and maintain a system for the oversight and surveillance of training standards and ensure the effective and correct administration of aviation training organisations conducting aviation maintenance and apprentice training in accordance with the South African Civil Aviation Regulations Part 141, ICAO Annex 1 and internal company policy and standards. Oversight of designated AME examiners, oversight of examination centres.

CATS AND CAR DEVELOPMENT

• Conduct research and development.
• In co-operation with Managers: Licensing and Examinations
• develop and implement Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Civil Aviation Technical Standards (CATS) for the Civil Aviation Regulations Part 141 and Parts 66 in compliance with the standards and recommended practices of ICAO Annex 

OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Develop civil aviation regulations and technical standards, training syllabi, theoretical knowledge examinations and practical testing for the issuance of all ICAO Annex licenses and ratings regulated in terms of the Civil Aviation Regulations.
• Develop and maintain a system for the oversight and surveillance of the practical examination/testing of aviation personnel licensed, that keep abreast of international best practices,
• Oversight the airworthiness of aircraft utilised in training organisations.
• Conduct audits on all Part 141 Certificate holders conducting AME and Apprentice training as per the Master Surveillance Plan to establish compliance
• Establish compliance to the Regulations by conducting audits and inspections as per SACAA Procedures to establish compliance
• Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems.
• Recommend enforcement measures with respect to regulatory non-compliance
• Provide factual reports of audits and inspections conducted on the training organisations.
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of corrective action and the closure of action within allocated time frames.
• Facilitate approval, and their maintenance with respect to Training and Procedures Manuals
• Support the Licensing Administration function within SACAA, including the assessment of applications, against legal requirements in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2011, Part 66.
• Investigate and recommend action to the Director on any deviations to the requirements.
• Introduce adequate control measures to enable SACAA to effectively carry out its mandate of Safety and Security Oversight
• Update and amend all documentation, checklists, and procedures to ensure compliance with the regulations.
• Conduct oversight on the airworthiness of aircraft being used in training organizations.
• Provide direct entry support to the legal system on enforcement issues.

COMMUNICATIONS AND SAFETY PROMOTION

• Project a professional and positive image of the CAA to all stakeholders.
• Provide industry feedback to the manager.

INDUSTRY LIAISON AND CLIENT SERVICE STANDARDS

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:

• Aviation maintenance license 

Ideal Qualification:

• Sound knowledge of training and training administration
• Knowledge of licensing regulations, licensing practices, training regulations, training practices and procedures, together with administrative ability and leadership

Experience:

• 5 years' experience as an Aviation Maintenance Engineer

Closing Date: 23 November 2022