PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Responsible for licensing standards and regulations for all aircrew licenses; oversight of Designated flight examiners, Radio telephony Examiners and Language proficiency examiners; approval and oversight of examination centres. Monitor the conduct of pilot instructors and designated examiners. Submit memos to LAC for further investigation or enforcement action against instructors and examiners. Conduct and participate in review boards for the designation and redesignation of pilot instructors and designated examiners. Respond to queries regarding crew licensing, instructors, designated examiners, training or assessment from industry and the Authority. Provide technical assistance to other states, industry and licensing office. Participate in national seminars, conferences and workgroups related to flight instructors, designated examiners or inspector duties. Maintain procedure documents related to TSO inspectors for flight crew instructors or designated examiners

CATS and CAR Development

•In co-operation with Managers: Licensing and Examinations

Develop and implement Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Civil Aviation Technical Standards (CATS) for the Civil Aviation Regulations Part 61, 62, 63, 68, 69 ,71,72 in compliance with the Standards and Recommended Practices of ICAO Annex 1,

Operational Management

-Conduct audits and inspections as per SACAA Procedures to establish compliance.

-Conduct oversight on the activities of designated flight examiners, Radiotelephony examiners, Language Proficiency examiners and flight instructors

-Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems.

-Investigate regulatory non-compliances and recommend remedial or enforcement measures.

-Provide factual reports of audits and inspections conducted on the training organisations.

-Monitor and follow up on the implementation of corrective action and the closure of action within allocated time frames.

-Facilitate approval, and their maintenance with respect to Training and Procedures Manuals

- Support the Licensing Administration function within SACAA, including the assessment of applications, against legal requirements in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2011, Parts ,61, 62, 63, 68, 69 and 71.
-Investigate and recommend action to the Director on any deviations from requirements.

-Introduce adequate measures to enable SACAA to effectively carry out its mandate of Safety and Security Oversight

-Update and amend all documentation, checklists, and procedures to ensure compliance with the regulations.

-Review applications for the accreditation of military experience.

-Review applications for the conversion of validation for foreign licenses where directed.

Support to PEL sections and departments

Provide other technical support as directed by the relevant line manager.

Design of training and testing standards

-Design and develop test standards and examination items for flight crew training and testing.
-Design and periodically review the curricula and syllabi of flight crew licence and rating training and examinations.
-Develop and implement standards for licensing administration that ensures adherence to requirements.
-Develop technical guidance material for flight crew training and testing.

COMMUNICATION AND SAFETY PROMOTION

• Address Industry stakeholder problems/queries in an exemplary manner.
• Provide Industry feedback to the Authority.
• Inculcate upon Industry stakeholders safety prerequisites and procedures.

Industry Liaison and Client Service

Participate with industry through workshops and conferences in the development of:
Practical
examination/testing/training standards
The oversight system to portray a positive image of the SACAA

Liaise with industry to record problem-solving solutions and convey knowledge to the industry to allow for the improvement of standards.

Resolve customer issues while abiding by regulations and internal policies

Communicate with industry participants by publishing AIS document and
PEL notices.
Contribute to the content of the PEL web pages.