SUMMARY:
Personnel Licensing Inspector: (P/FSTD)
POSITION INFO:
Job Purpose
To develop & maintain a system for the oversight & surveillance of training standards and ensure the effective and correct administration of aviation training organisations conducting pilot training in accordance with Part 141 of the South African Civil Aviation Regulations 2011, (As amended), ICAO Annex 1 and internal company policy and standards
To conduct research and development, keep abreast of international best practice and develop civil aviation regulations and technical standards, training syllabi, theoretical knowledge examinations and practical testing for the issuance of all ICAO Annex 1 licences and ratings as well as Part 62 licences regulated in terms of the Civil Aviation Regulations.
To develop & maintain a system for the oversight & surveillance of the theoretical and practical examination testing of aviation personnel licensed in terms of requirements of the South African Civil Aviation regulations and to qualify flight simulator training devices (FSTDs) in compliance with Part 60 of the South African Civil Aviation Regulations.
Key Performance Area
CATS and CAR Development
- Conduct research and development and in cooperation with Manager Licensing and Manager Examinations develop and implement Civil Aviation Regulations (CARS) and Civil Aviation Technical Standards (CATS) for the Civil Aviation Regulations Part 141 and Parts 5B, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 71 and 101 in compliance with the Standards and Recommended Practices of ICAO Annex 1
Operational Management
- As an authorised officer of the organisation, responsible for conducting audits on all Part 141 Certificate holders conducting aviation training as per the Master Surveillance Plan
- To establish compliance to the Regulations. Conduct audits and inspections as per company procedures
- Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems
- Recommend enforcement measures with respect to regulatory non-compliances
- Provide factual reports of audits and inspections conducted on the training organisations
- Monitor and follow up corrective action and the implementation and closure of the action within time scales
- Approval, and maintenance of approvals with respect to Training and Procedures Manuals
- Oversight the activities of designated pilot examiners
- Support the Licensing Administration function within the organisation in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Aviation Regulations 201 It 58, 59, 60161, 62, 63, 71 and 101. This includes the assessment of applications against legal requirements to ensure compliance
- Investigate and recommend action to the Director on any deviations to the requirements
- Develop and implement standards for licensing administration that ensures adherence to requirements
- Introduce adequate control measures to enable the organisation 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
- Provide direct entry support to the legal system on enforcement issues
Communication and Safety Promotion
- To project a satisfactory image of the organisation to all stakeholders
- To 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 and in the development of the oversight system to portray a positive image of the organisation
- Liaise with industry to record problem solving solutions and convey knowledge to the Industry to allow for the Improvement of standards
- Resolve customer issue while abiding by regulations and internal policies
Minimum Requirements
Formal Qualification
- Helicopter Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL) with a Flight Instructor Rating
- Ideally an Airline Transport Pilot Licence with Grade I Flight Instructor Rating
- Project Management
- A sound knowledge of training and training administration
- A Driver’s Licence
Training
- Previously qualified on GSI PELI, GSI OPS, Human Factors in Aviation, Safety Management Systems, EMPIC would be ideal
Experience
- A minimum of 500 hours with a Flight Instructor or South African Air Force Flight Instructor rating
OR
- 3 years’ experience with a Flight Instructor or South African Air Force Flight Instructor rating
- Experience in the RPAS/UAV field
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