Chief Flight Instructor

**_ Equity Statement :Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the_**
**_designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating_**
**_Division._**

**_ Alternative Application Methods: (Completed Curriculum Vitae to be submitted)_**

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**_ Operating Division : Transnet NPA_**

**_ Position Title : Chief Flight Instructor_**

**_ Employee Group : Permanent_**

**_ Department : Aviation_**

**_ Location : Durban_**

**_ Reporting To : Senior Manager - Aviation_**

**_ Grade Level : E_**

**_ Reference Number : 10280285_**

**_ Position Purpose:_**

To ensure compliance with the SACAA regulations, the Transnet SOC LTD Training and Procedures manual as well as the

Rotorcraft Flight Manual at all times when undertaking his/her duties as flight crew and/or helicopter instructor at all times. To

ensure that he/she maintains a high standard and level of safety, to carry oneself in a disciplined and orderly manner as well

as to maintain neat appearance at all times.

**_ Position outputs:_**
- To assess Helicopter Line Instructors, Night Captains, Day captains, Day Co-Pilots, Night co-pilot and Cadets

proficiency every 6 months for the operation;
- Conduct all training in accordance with the SACAA regulations, the Transnet SOC LTD. Training and Procedures

manual as well as the POH for that aircraft;
- Keep orderly records of all training carried out;
- Liaises with Accountable manager, Flight Operations, Chief Pilot, Safety and Quality Officer and Engineering to ensure that

all flight crew comply with the respective requirements;
- Responsible for advising Accountable manager, Flight Operations and Chief Pilot of procedures that contribute to a

safer and more economical and efficient operation of the aircraft;
- Compile and issue competency certificate on successful completion of training;
- To conduct Operator proficiency checks, pilot proficiency checks and line checks in accordance to SOP on all pilots and

Helicopter Line Instructor;
- To assess Instrument flying capabilities on all pilots on the operation;
- To conduct re-currency, difference and finalization training on the aircraft for the pilots on the Marine Pilot Service;
- To conduct type ratings on the aircraft;
- Will be required to perform duties assigned to him/her by the Accountable Manager;
- Ensure that he/she has done an adequate pre-flight inspection and has overseen re-fueling procedures even though the

student may have done so;
- Ensure that all problems experienced by students and/or nonperformance of students are brought to the attention of the

Accountable manager;
- Ensure that the correct documentation is in place before each and every flight including personnel licenses, certificates as

well as the relevant aircraft documentation;
- Maintain due diligence to ensure the safety of all operational and instructional flights and discuss all issues which may affect

the safety of the operation with the Accountable Manager and/or the Aviation Safety Manager;
- Ensure the morale of the personnel and/or students is maintained;
- Ensure compliance with Flight and Duty requirements and Instruction times;
- Plan daily flight missions in accordance with marine traffic demands and Port Control directives;
- Prepare aircraft resources and loading schedule for marine pilot transfer and Port related functions;
- Pre-flight checks and safety briefings to ensure compliance with stringent safety requirements;
- Transfer of marine pilots safely to vessels as they call and depart from the shores of the South African Port system;
- Compliance with SAMSA and the National Ports Act No. 12 of 2005;
- Evacuation of accident victims and persons in distress;
- Conduct port related flights in accordance with TNPA and customer requirements;
- Determination of flight routes (flight planning) in accordance with approved aeronautical requirements and charts;
- Liaison with Port Control and Air Traffic Navigation Services;
- Recording of take-off and landing times to fulfil scheduling requirements;
- Ensure customer satisfaction performance;
- Log operational flight times and determination of mission efficiencies;
- Assist in delivering a 24-hour seamless operation to enhance port productivity in line with TNPA business objectives

and customer demands;
- Contribute to business reputational enhancement by minimizing incident and accident occurrences within the Port system,

and adhere to the strictest safety requirements;
- Prompt responses to Port Control directives to enhance ship turn-around times;
- Ensure that all incidents/hazards are properly reported to the appropriate Demands and