Professional Aviation Nurse (Gauteng) at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Assist in the development and updating of regulatory standards, oversight on medical equipment, and presentation to related aviation medical boards / committees.

Provision of medical care

• Assesses illness or injuries during the flight
• Devise a plan to provide the appropriate treatment needed to get patients to their destination safely.
• In a non-trauma situation collects and keeps track of paperwork and physician instructions for the duration of the flight 

Participation and coordination Medical Certification Processes and procedures

• Prepare Power point preparation of the complicated medical cases for the Aeromedical Committee
• Assist Medical Assessors with the preliminary drafting of the Aeromedical Committee Minutes
• Facilitate the verification of medical examiners conducted by Designated Aviation Medical Examiners (Cabin Crew & Recreational Pilots)
• Assist Medical Assessors with drafting of legislation (contributions) applicable to Part 67 Regulations
• Assist Medical Assessors in the preparation and monitoring of the progress of medical appeals
• Responsible for the application of the safety management processes applicable to medical certification (Inflight Incapacitation)
• Participate in the enforcement of processes applicable to medical certification processes
• Conduct research to analyse trends and with implementation of aviation safety intervention strategies 

Facilitation and coordination of activities related to the oversight of Part 64 & 138

• Update the First Aid Curriculum applicable to Cabin Crew (Part 64)
• Review regulations and technical standards and participate in the facilitation of review workshops
• Draft Master Surveillance Plans Applicable to Part 64 ,138 and 141
• Conduct Initial and Ad-Hoc Inspections at First Aid Training ATO’s and Air Ambulance Operators
• Facilitate the induction of newly designated First Aid Cabin Crew Examiners and Instructors
• Continuous identification of gaps and possible solutions applicable to Part 64, 138 & 141 
• Participate in the enforcement of processes applicable to Part 64 138 and 141

Facilitate activities related to Public Health Risk Mitigation

• Coordinate and present at workshops applicable to the Collaborative Arrangement for the Prevention and Management of Public Health Events in Civil Aviation.
• Participate in legislative review applicable to ICAO Annex 6,9,11,14 and 18 and other related requirements
• Draft Master Surveillance Plans Applicable to Part 139, Airlines and Evaluate Procedures

Customer Service and Quality

• Conduct research to analyze trends and with on implementation of aviation safety intervention strategies
• Conduct Initial and Ad-Hoc Inspections in Airlines, Airports ATO’s and other 121 Operators to ensure Compliance to Part 64,139,121,138 ,91 and 141
• Participate in the development of tools applicable to improved customer service

Safety Concerns Resolutions Medical Aspects of Aircraft Accidents

• Ensure that customer queries are resolved within a prescribed period and identify areas of improvement.
• Participate in the quality assurance processes to ensure compliance to ISO 9001, SGS and other relevant legislation applicable to QA.
• Participate in the development of quality assurance procedures applicable to the medical department
• Participate in duties related to resolution of safety concerns and enforcement actions
• Participate in medical aspects related to accident investigation

Requirements

EDUCATION

Minimum

• 4 Year Degree or Diploma in Nursing

EXPERIENCE

• 3 Year(s) in Public Health/Emergency/ICU /Designated First Aid Examiner OR
• 5 Year(s) in Corporate or Quality Management Background OR
• 5 Years in Designated First Aid Examiner  OR
• 5 Years in Experienced Infection Control /Public Health /Emergency/ICU Sister /Research

Closing date: 02 Mar 2026