Senior Manager Flight Operations at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Description

Legislative responsibilities

• As an authorised officer of the SACAA, responsible for conducting audits on all Air Operators, as per Master Surveillance Plan, to establish compliance to the Regulations.
• Thorough analysis of all Air Operator audit reports.
• Accountable for the correct decision to either renew or withdraw Air Operator Certificates based on audit outcomes.
• Exercise the powers delegated in terms of the legislation to authorise, vary or withdraw certificates, licenses, permits and approvals in respect of Air Operators.
• Initiate regulatory review and submit to CARCOM

Planning

• Develop annual oversight plans and safety promotion plans. 
• Develop and monitor mentoring plans.
• Financial Planning and Control
• Develop accurate activity revenue and costing, planning and budgets

Operational Management

• Define the scope of oversight requirements, scope of work, and resources required, schedule work program and control performance.

Liaison and Policy

• Represent the Authority in negotiations and liaise with stakeholders and industry bodies.

Communications and Safety Promotion

• To project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders. 
• To provide industry feedback to the Authority

Management of Direct Reports

• Manage key performance areas of directly reporting personnel to ensure achievement of their agreed objectives.

Requirements

Qualification

• Relevant Degree (NQF 7) OR Airline Transport Pilot License OR Equivalent Qualification

Experience

• Management experience: 5 – 7 YRS
• Relevant Aviation Technical Experience in Flight Operations: 10 YRS