Jobs Available at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

 To maintain the SACAA Quality Management System (QMS) and periodically audit the conformance of the SACAA business units to the QMS to ensure that they are meeting the defined QMS standards.

MAINTAIN THE SACAA QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (QMS)

• Develop and maintain QMS documents: typing, layout, format, pagination, database compilation, editing, review (amendments) and maintenance, revision control and status, draw complex diagrams, attachments, scanning and converting documents.
• Develop, implement and validate quality standards, processes and procedures within the SACAA in accordance with the SACAA QMS based on ISO 9001.
• Provide SACAA QMS training (induction and refresher) to all staff to increase awareness and understanding.
• Ensure that all company processes and procedures include process controls based on segregation rules and requirements.
• Assist staff with any queries in respect of the QMS.
• Regularly update the BarnOwl system with the latest audit information. 

MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH QUALITY STANDARDS

• To audit the business unit’s conformance for conformance with SACAA QMS, by:
  • Auditing that all standards, processes and procedures have been documented and the adherence of all SACAA staff a to the requirements, standards, processes and procedures.
  • Ensuring that any corrective and follow up actions addresses findings in full.
  • Collecting data on corrective and preventive action and analyse trends to improve QMS.
  • Tracking and following up on outstanding corrective actions to verify closure based on objective evidence.
  • Submitting statistical activity reports to the M: QA.

PROMOTE CONTINOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Develop implement and maintain a continuous improvement mechanism which is in line with the international standard.
• Promote the quality management system and continuous improvement through training, workshops and mentoring.

DEVELOPMENT OF QMS TEMPLATES

• Develop organisational templates for: policy, procedures, work Instructions (including TGM and MOPs), forms and checklists and other pertinent documents.
• Enhance QMS documents: typesetting, incorporate external (national/international) and internal formatting requirements, consult and disseminate information into new/amended requirements and control external and internal formatting requirements.

RISK IDENTIFICATION

• Relevant risks are identified at an operational level utilising appropriate tools and techniques taking cognisance of changes in the risk environment.
• Report on identified risks and inform the EWRM function accordingly.
• Assist Risk Specialists to develop mitigation plan to address identified risks.

DESIGN AND REDESIGN OF PROCESSES (BPR)

• Design and Redesign of Processes (BPR) within the SACAA to improve SACAA business process efficacy (efficiency and effectiveness).
• Ensure optimum internal and external processes resulting in customer service excellence both within the organisation and to our external clients.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

• A National Diploma in Quality Management or a related qualification at an NQF 6 level

Ideal Qualification:

• A Degree in Quality Management or a related qualification at an NQF 7 level

Experience:

• 2 years Quality Management or Quality Assurance and/or Business Process Redesign 
•  Risk Management and Aviation experience would be advantageous

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Description

Site and Airline Inspections 

• conduct routine inspections such as the inspection of a station facility, apron, en-route operation and base and carry out oversight or checks considered necessary at prescribed intervals.
• assess the effectiveness of the operator’s SMS and the level of resources allocated to it.
• conduct such inspections or oversight in accordance with an established work programme and applicable standard procedures and instructions.
• advise the operator, in writing, of any significant deficiency, requesting a proposal for remedial action;
• conduct follow-up on inspection reports to ensure that appropriate action has been taken in a timely manner.
• submit reports on each inspection or investigation in the manner prescribed, and complete and process the applicable inspection forms;
• investigate and report, as required, possible violations of the basic aviation law or related safety operating regulations and rules;
• continuously review the operator's pertinent documentation (e.g. Operations, Training, SMS, Quality, Maintenance Control Manuals and Aircraft Maintenance Programmes), company policies, operating instructions and information to staff and system of amendments to determine whether they are accurate and made available in a timely manner to persons requiring their use;
• keep appropriate CAA inspectorate staff informed on all aspects of the current operation and projected developments in the company including changes in executive personnel, in assigned responsibilities and in the operator's organization in general

Maintenance and Acquisition of Specialist Skills

• Keep abreast and remain proficient in specialist skills, human factors and new developments of technology.

Proposals and Revision of Standards

• Proactively research, develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in operator operations.

Communications and Safety Promotion 

• Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.
• Provide industry feedback to the Authority.
• Promote aviation safety by proposing improvements in operational requirements.

Requirements

 Qualification

Minimum

• Grade 12 (Matric) and Hold or has held Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License

Ideal

• Relevant National Diploma equivalent to NQF level 6

Experience

• 5 years as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer of civil or military air transport aircraft

Ideal

• Experience with the problems of operating or maintaining transport aircraft

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Description
Site and Airline Inspections

•  conduct routine inspections such as the inspection of a station facility, apron, en-route operation and base and carry out oversight or checks  considered necessary at prescribed intervals;
•  assess the effectiveness of the operator’s SMS and the level of resources allocated to it;
•  conduct such inspections or oversight in accordance with an established work programme and applicable standard procedures and instructions;
•  advise the operator, in writing, of any significant deficiency, requesting a proposal for remedial action;
•  conduct follow-up on inspection reports to ensure that appropriate action has been taken in a timely manner;
•  submit reports on each inspection or investigation in the manner prescribed, and complete and process the applicable inspection forms;
•  investigate and report, as required, possible violations of the basic aviation law or related safety operating regulations and rules;
•  continuously review the operator's pertinent documentation (e.g. operations, training and MCMs), company policies, operating instructions and information to staff and system of amendments to determine whether they are accurate and made available in a timely manner to persons requiring their use;
•  keep appropriate CAA inspectorate staff informed on all aspects of the current operation and projected developments in the company including changes in executive personnel, in assigned responsibilities and in the operator's organization in general; and
•  conduct qualification, approval and supervisory activities with respect to personnel proposed as designated examiners by an operator

Maintenance and Acquisition of Specialist Skills

•  Keep abreast and remain proficient in specialist skills, human factors and new developments aviation technology.

Proposals and Revision of Standards

•  Proactively research, develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in the area of operator operations.

Communications and Safety Promotion

•  Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.
•  Provide industry feedback to the Authority.
•  Promote aviation safety by proposing improvements in operational requirements.

Minimum Qualification:

• Grade 12 (Matric) and Hold or has held Helicopter Pilot License

Ideal Qualification:

• National Diploma equivalent to NQF level 6

Experience:

• 500 hours as a helicopter pilot or pilot-in-command

Ideal

• Experience with the problems of operating or maintaining transport aircraft, general aviation aircraft, helicopters
• Meteorological and climatological knowledge and experience
• Experience in technical training including visual aids, training devices and aircraft flight simulation training devices

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To determine the operational level of safety that the prospective AOC holders can achieve and does in fact achieve in actual operations. Through evaluation (assess), monitor (conduct periodic and unannounced surveillance) of compliance to operations of an aircraft:

• making recommendations regarding the issuance or amendment of the AOC and the associated operations specifications, and the operator's competence to continue to exercise the privileges of the certificate.
• making recommendations concerning any special conditions that, considering the investigation, may need to be imposed.
• informing the operator of any deficiencies needing rectification; and
• making recommendations concerning appropriate enforcement action.

SITE and AIRLINE INSPECTIONS

• Conduct routine inspections such as the inspection of a station facility, apron, en-route operation and base and carry out oversight or checks considered necessary at prescribed intervals;
• Assess the effectiveness of the operator’s SMS and the level of resources allocated to it;
• Conduct such inspections or oversight in accordance with an established work programme and applicable standard procedures and instructions;
• Advise the operator, in writing, of any significant deficiency, requesting a proposal for remedial action;
• Conduct follow-up on inspection reports to ensure that appropriate action has been taken in a timely manner;
• Submit reports on each inspection or investigation in the manner prescribed, and complete and process the applicable inspection forms;
• Investigate and report, as required, possible violations of the basic aviation law or related safety operating regulations and rules;
• Continuously review the operator's pertinent documentation (e.g. operations, training and MCMs), company policies, operating instructions and information to staff and system of amendments to determine whether they are accurate and made available in a timely manner to persons requiring their use;
• Keep appropriate CAA inspectorate staff informed on all aspects of the current operation and projected developments in the company including changes in executive personnel, in assigned responsibilities and in the operator's organization in general;
• Conduct qualification, approval and supervisory activities with respect to personnel proposed as designated examiners by an operator; and
• Facilitate the qualification, oversight, and the approval over the operator's designated examiners.

PROPOSALS and REVISION of STANDARDS

• Proactively research, develop, and propose the specific standards to be applied in the area of operators' operations.

COMMUNICATIONS and SAFETY PROMOTION

• Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.
• Provide industry feedback to the Authority.
• Promote Aviation safety by proposing improvements in operational requirements.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

• Grade 12 plus hold or have held an Airline Transport Pilot License or Commercial Pilot License

Ideal Qualification:

• Commercial Pilot License with Frozen ATPL

Experience:

• 1500 hours as a pilot or pilot-in-command of civil or military air transport aircraft ATPL (A) for Part 121 OR 
• 1000 hours as a pilot or pilot-in-command of civil or military air transport aircraft CPL (A) for Part 135

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Description

LEGISLATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exercise the powers delegated in terms of the legislation; authorise, vary, or withdraw certificates, licenses, permits and approvals in respect of aircraft, its operation and flight operations.
• Initiate regulatory review and submission to CARCOM.

PLANNING

• Develop annual oversight plans and safety promotion plans.
• Develop and monitor mentoring plans.
• Scope to include both local and foreign based organisations.

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

• Compile an effective and realistic Manual of Procedure.
• Represent the Authority in negotiations and liaise with stakeholders and industry bodies.

MANAGEMENT OF DIRECT REPORTEES

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

COMMUNICATIONS AND SAFETY PROMOTION

• To project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification: 

• NQF Level 7 qualification/Bachelor’s degree with related Trade qualification e.g., Aircraft Mechanic or Structural Worker or Avionic or Radiotrician or Electrician

Ideal Qualification:

• Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Experience:

• 5 - 7 years Management Experience
• 10 years relevant Aviation Technical Experience in Maintenance/Engineering 

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Description

Site Visits and Inspections

• Completion of allocated C of A/ATF inspection applications as per approved procedure
• Provide clients with the required feedback during the completion of all tasks.
• Review AW records of TC and NTCA aircraft as per procedure during C of A, ATF and RLA Renewal process
• Address industry stakeholder problems/queries in and exemplary manner
• Use of the EBS system for completion of all tasks as assigned by M: AR &I
• Enforcement (Grounding) actions taken as sanctioned by Manager Aircraft Inspection & Registration
• Enforcement actions recommended to the Enforcement. Department to be inline as assigned by M: ARI
• Analyse and investigate significant defects discovered in aircraft and determine corrective action to be taken where airworthiness may be affected and correct any trends, where necessary.
• Monitor the implementation of the ADs and/or related SBs issued by the manufacturer (both foreign and domestic) to ensure air operator’s compliance to the continuing airworthiness of aeronautical products with an established procedure to avoid or correct service difficulties.
• Investigate possible violation of the regulations regarding airworthiness and take appropriate enforcement action, when necessary.
• Participate in aircraft review board activities.

Reports

• Report with recommendations on outcome of safety audits and inspections.
• Research, develop and propose specific standards to be applied in certification, airworthiness, and maintenance of aircraft.
• Issue special flight permits. 

Communication and Safety Promotion

• Address Industry stakeholder problems/queries in an exemplary manner.
• Provide Industry feedback to the Authority.
• Inculcate upon Industry stakeholders’ safety prerequisites and procedures.

Proposal and Revision of Standards

• Proactively research, develop and propose specific standards to be applied in airworthiness and maintenance of aircraft.

EDUCATION

Minimum

• Grade 12 
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License in Avionics

Ideal

• National Technical Diploma
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years in Aircraft Airworthiness or Aviation Regulatory environment or Civil/Military Aviation experience