FLIGHT OPERATIONS INSPECTOR -AERIAL WORKS, JHBAviation
JHB North, Johannesburg - Gauteng
FLIGHT OPERATIONS INSPECTOR -AERIAL WORKS
Johannesburg North
Salary Market Related
Overview:
To determine the operational level of safety that the prospective and approval holder is capable of achieving and does in fact achieve in actual operations.
Through evaluation (assess), monitor (conduct periodic and unannounced surveillance) of compliance to operations of an aircraft/ Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS):
- Making recommendations regarding the issuance or amendment of the UASOC 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.
Education Required:
Minimum:
- Grade 12 (Matric) and Hold or has held Commercial / Helicopter Pilot License or Remote Pilot License
Ideal:
- National Diploma equivalent to NQF level 6
- Training (On the job training should the present incumbent leave)
Minimum:
- Experience with the problems of operating or maintaining transport aircraft, general
- aviation aircraft, helicopters or UAS
- Meteorological and climatological knowledge and experience
- Experience in technical training including visual aids, training devices and aircraft
- flight simulation training devices
Experience:
Minimum Experience Required:
- Pilot with 500 hours as a pilot-in-command of civil or military air transport aircraft or helicopter or UAS
Key Responsibilities:
Site and Airline Inspections-
(Time Spent 70%)
- 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 operators 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, airworthiness, training, 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 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-
(Time Spent 10%)
Keep abreast and remain proficient in specialist skills, human factors and new developments aviation technology
Proposals and Revision of Standards-
(Time Spent 5%)
Proactively research, develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in the area of operator operations
Communications and Safety Promotion
(Time Spent 5%)
Project a satisfactory image to all stakeholders
Provide industry feedback to the Authority
Promote aviation safety by proposing improvements in operational requirements
Job Evaluation Criteria
Decision Making:
- Demonstrated ability to formulate sound strategic plans and programs to effectively deliver organisations goals
- Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
- Considers the ramifications of issues and the longer-term impact of their own work and work area
Accountability:
- Fully accountable for an assignment given to you
- Aware of the consequence of their actions for aviation safety.
Competencies:
- Planning (30%)
- Problem Solving (30%)
- Reporting (20%)
- Research (20%)
Behavioural Attributes:
- Ethical (20%)
- Professional (15%)
- Safety Conscious (15%)
- Follow-Through (20%)
- Lateral Thinking (10%)
- Confidentiality (20%)
Please Note: Should you not receive feedback within 3 months, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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