Pilot Fstd

**PURPOSE OF THE JOB**

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has an exciting opportunity in our Personnel Licensing department. We are looking for a talented individual with the relevant skills and experience who will:

- Ensure the effective and correct administration of aviation training organisations in accordance with the South African Civil Aviation Regulations Part 141, ICAO Annex 1 and internal company policy and standards.
- Certify flight simulator training devices (FSTDs) in compliance with the South African Civil Aviation Regulations Part 60.

**CATS AND CAR DEVELOPMENT**
- In co-operation with Manager: Licensing and Manager: Examinations; develop, implement, and review applicable Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Civil Aviation Technical Standards for the Civil Aviation Regulations 2011, Parts 60, 61, 62, 63, or 101 in compliance with the standards and recommended practices of ICAO Annex 1.

**PLANNING AND SURVEILLANCE**
- As an authorised officer of the SACAA, responsible for conducting audits on all Part 141 certificate holders, as per Master Surveillance Plan, to establish compliance to the regulations.
- Conduct audits and inspections as per the Manual of Procedures.
- Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems.
- Recommend enforcement measures.
- 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 negotiated time scales.

**OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT**
- Responsible for recommending the approval/denial/withdrawal of exemptions and special approvals.
- Provide direct entry support to the legal system on enforcement issues.

**INDUSTRY LIAISON AND CLIENT SERVICE STANDARDS**
- Liaise with industry to record problem solving solutions and convey knowledge to the industry to allow for the improvement of standards.
- Resolve each customer issue while abiding by regulations and internal policies.
- To establish, monitor and maintain client/customer service standards in regard to aircrew examinations in line with international trends.

**Minimum Qualification**:

- A SA Air Force Flight Instructor rating / Flight Instructor rating issued under Part 61 or Part 62 of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2011

500 hours' flight instructor training experience

**Ideal Qualification**:

- Hold or have held designated flight examiner privileges in terms of for the Civil Aviation Regulations 2011, Parts 61.
- Project Management.
- A sound knowledge of assessment methodology.

**Experience**:

- Flight Instructor Rating: 500 hours flight instructor experience.

**Closing Date: 12 May 2023