Personnel Licensing Inspector: Cabin Crew at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Responsible for licensing standards and regulations for cabin crew licenses; oversight of cabin designated examiners and the certification and continued safety oversight of Aviation Training Organisations.

CATS AND CAR 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 64 in compliance with the Standards and Recommended Practices of ICAO Annex 

OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Conduct audits on all Part 141 certificate holders to establish compliance.
• Conduct audits and inspections as per SACAA Procedures to establish compliance.
• Provide oversight the activities of designated cabin examiners and cabin instructors.
• Conduct cabin safety training as per the Master Surveillance Plan.
• Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems.
• Recommend enforcement measures with respect to non-compliances to regulations.
• Investigate and recommend action to the Director on any deviations to the requirements.
• 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 to ensure compliance in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2011, Part 64.
• 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.
• Recommending the approval/denial/withdrawal of exemptions and special approvals.
• 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:

• Cabin Crew Instructor license issued in terms of Part 64 of the Civil Aviation regulations

Ideal Qualification:

• Extensive knowledge of ICAO Annex 1
• Thorough knowledge of licensing regulations, licensing practices, training regulations, training practices and procedures, together with administrative ability and leadership

Experience:

• 5 years' experience as a Cabin Safety Instructor
• Extensive training experience as a Cabin Crew Instructor for aviation personnel licensed in terms of Part 64 of the regulations
• Sound knowledge of training and training administration

Closing Date: 25 November 2022