Testing Standards Pilot (Licensing) at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Operational Management

• Conduct audits and inspections as per SACAA Procedures to establish compliance.
• Conduct oversight on the activities of designated flight examiners, Radiotelephony examiners, Language Proficiency examiners and flight instructors
• Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems.
• Investigate regulatory non-compliances and recommend remedial or enforcement measures.
• 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, Parts ,61, 62, 63, 68, 69 and 71.
• Investigate and recommend action to the Director on any deviations from requirements.
• Introduce adequate 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.
• Review applications for the accreditation of military experience.
• Review applications for the conversion of validation for foreign licenses where directed.

Minimum Qualification:

• Grade 12
• CPL (H) with Grade II Flight Instructor rating issued under Part 61 or SA SA Airforce instructor rating

Ideal Qualification:

• Airline Transport Pilot License with Grade I Flight instructor rating or SA Air Force Flight instructor rating.

Experience required:

• Flight Instructor rating (Part 61 or 62) or SA Air flight instructor rating with 300 hours instructor experience