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Description
Site and Airline Inspections
Conduct routine inspections on station facility, apron, en-route operation, and base, etc.
Review, make recommendations and approve various Approval Holder documentation.
Carry out oversight or checks considered necessary at prescribed intervals as per the risk and performance-based orientation.
Assess the effectiveness of the operator’s SMS and the level of resources allocated to it.
Conduct inspections or oversight in accordance with an established work programme and applicable standards, procedures and instructions.
Investigate and report, as required, possible violations of the aviation law or related safety operating regulations and rules;
Continuously review the operator’s documentation, staff, systems and governance frameworks and make recommendations.
Advise the operator in writing, of any 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 (capture the relevant information on the applicable database / administration system) complete and process the applicable inspection forms.
Keep appropriate CAA inspectorate and staff informed on all aspects of the current operation and projected developments at the operator including changes in executive personnel, personnel assigned responsibilities and the operator’s organization in general.
Conduct qualification, approval and supervisory activities with respect to personnel proposed as designated examiners by an operator
Facilitate the qualification, oversight and approval over the operator’s designated examiners.
Proactively research, develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in the area of operator operations.
Proposals and Revision of Standards
Proactively research, develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in operator operations.
Communications and Safety Promotion
Able to professionally communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
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.
Requirements
Minimum Qualification:
Grade 12
Hold an Airline Transport Pilot License (fixed wing) for Part 121 or Commercial Pilot License (fixed wing) for Part 135
Added Advantage:
Commercial Pilot License with Frozen ATPL
Experience:
Pilot
1500 flying hours as a pilot or pilot in command of a civil or military air transport ATPL aircraft (A) for Part 121
1000 flying hours as a pilot or pilot-in-command of a civil or military air transport aircraft CPL (A) for Part 135
Closing Date: 26 October 2026
All SACAA appointments are subject to S98 of the Civil Aviation Act, 13 of 2009 and all successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Employment Equity candidates will be prioritised in line with Employment Equity Plan. If you have not heard from the SACAA 90 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
Work Level
Skilled
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
Yes
Location
Centurion