Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)
Description
Assessment, Inspections and oversight
Evaluation and making recommendations regarding the issuance, amendment and renewal of a Part 96 OC and Part 93 CAOC and the associated operations specifications, and the operator’s competence to exercise the privileges of the certificate;
Evaluation and making recommendations regarding the issuance, amendment and renewal of a Part 149 approval, and the competence to continue to exercise the privileges of the approval holder;
Evaluation and making recommendations for the initial issue or amendment of an air service license for a Part 96 operator;
Evaluation and making recommendations for the approval and acceptance of operators and organisations documentation.
Conduct inspections, oversight and surveillance considered necessary to determine safety standards and compliance.
Conducting station facility, ramp and base inspections of operators, and any other form of inspection or check considered necessary to determine safety standards and compliance.
Making recommendations concerning appropriate enforcement action
Investigate and report, as required, possible violations of the South African civil aviation law, regulations and technical standards.
Maintenance and Acquisition of Specialist Skills
Keep abreast and well informed on matters concerning the safe operation of aircraft and associated legal and policy matters.
To be conversant with the area of specialization and seek ways of keeping abreast with developments in the role and associated tasks.
Proposals and Revision of Standards
Proactively research, develop and propose amendments to regulations, technical standards and procedures to ensure safe operation of aircraft.
Communications and Safety Promotion
Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.
Promote aviation safety by participating in various forums and proposing improvements to aviation safety.
Requirements
EDUCATION
Minimum
Grade 12 (Matric) and a
Valid Commercial Pilot License
Ideal
Experience with commercial operation of aircraft
Aviation safety officer experience
Quality management experience
Project management experience
EXPERIENCE
500 Hours as pilot of civil or military aircraft
Closing Date:
03 June 2025
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