October 18, 2024

SACAA

Cape Town

FULL TIME

Flight Operations Inspector: RPAS

Site and Airline Inspections

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, training and MCMs), 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 CAA 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
Keep abreast and remain proficient in specialist skills, human factors and new developments aviation technology.
Proposals and Revision of Standards
Proactively research, develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in the area of operator operations.
Communications and Safety Promotion
Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.

Provide industry feedback to the Authority.

Promote aviation safety by proposing improvements in operational requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:
Grade 12 (Matric) and Hold a Commercial Pilot or Remote Pilot License
Ideal Qualifications:
Commercial pilot License plus RPL
Experience:
250 - 500 hours as a pilot-in-command of civil or military air transport aircraft or RPAS