CASA Inspector

Civil Aviation Safety Authority; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil Aviation Safety Authority in Canberra is seeking a seasoned regulatory professional to manage flight crew licensing and aviation safety services. You will exercise delegated authority to make licensing and compliance decisions while delivering guidance to industry and stakeholders.

You will contribute to surveillance activities, identify emerging risks, and help implement regulatory solutions. A strong emphasis on collaboration and continuous improvement supports CASA’s safety mission.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of appropriate experience in flight crew licensing or CASA roles.
• In-depth understanding of Australia’s Civil Aviation Act 1988 and relevant guidance materials.
• Diploma/qualification supporting regulatory assessment or auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Make licensing, approval and compliance decisions under delegated authority.
• Deliver regulatory services related to flight crew licensing and aviation safety.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to industry and stakeholders.
• Conduct compliance and surveillance activities and prepare recommendations.
• Build strong relationships and work collaboratively across CASA and the aviation sector.
• Identify emerging risks and contribute to practical regulatory solutions.
• Support a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.
• Contribute to change, continuous improvement and organisational priorities.

Skills

Regulatory services

Flight crew licensing

AELP Specialist Assessor

Auditing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Diploma of Quality Auditing

Australian Air Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane)

Job description

Civil Aviation Safety Authority – Canberra ACT

1d ago , from Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Are you looking for a role where your expertise can make a real impact on aviation safety?

As part of our specialist licensing team in the Client Service Centre, you will deliver flight crew licensing and aviation assessment services that support safety outcomes across Australia.

You will use your expertise to:

• Deliver flight crew licensing regulatory services and examination support.
• Administer aviation English assessment programs.
• Deliver Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC) assessment programs for flight crew and other aviation participants.
• Exercise delegated powers authorised by the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Aviation Safety.
• Provide quality services that meet customer needs and align with CASA requirements.

This role offers a high level of autonomy while being part of a supportive team that works together to deliver dependable services to the Australian aviation community.

You will contribute directly to maintaining the standards that underpin aviation safety across Australia.

In this role, you will:

• Make licensing, approval and compliance decisions under delegated authority.
• Deliver regulatory services related to flight crew licensing and aviation safety.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to industry and stakeholders.
• Conduct compliance and surveillance activities and prepare recommendations.
• Build strong relationships and work collaboratively across CASA and the aviation sector.
• Identify emerging risks and contribute to practical regulatory solutions.
• Support a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.
• Contribute to change, continuous improvement and organisational priorities.

Qualifications, licences and experience

Mandatory

This position requires the incumbent to meet mandatory requirements under at least one of the following pathways:

Pathway 1

• At least 8+ years of appropriate experience in holding or have held a CASA flight crew licence or equivalent; and
• In-depth understanding of Australia’s Civil Aviation Act 1988 (the Act) and relevant legislation and guidance materials, or similar aviation regulatory regime;and
• Hold or have held an Australian Air Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane Category Rating), and a Grade 1 Flight Instructor Rating; or have extensive training and checking experience with an approved training and checking organisation;or
• Extensive experience in aeronautical knowledge ground instruction preferably with a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or similar, with extensive experience in the conduct and management of flight crew examinations.

Pathway 2

• At least 8+ years of appropriate demonstrated experience in flight crew licencing, AROC and AELP programs; and
• In-depth understanding of Australia’s Civil Aviation Act 1988 (the Act), and relevant legislation and guidance materials, or similar aviation regulatory regime; and
• Hold a Diploma of Quality Auditing or an equivalent qualification; and
• Hold or have held a relevant flight crew licence.
• Experience coaching and mentoring others, preferably in a regulatory environment.
• Auditing experience.
• Hold or the ability to hold an AELP Level 4, 5 and 6 Specialist Assessor qualification.

Eligibility requirements

Employment with CASA is subject to conditions prescribed within the Civil Aviation Act 1988 (the Act) and the CASA Enterprise Agreement. The following eligibility requirements apply to this position:

• At a minimum, prospective CASA employees must undergo pre-employment screening and must be willing to provide the required information to successfully undergo a police record check.
• The position’s occupant must be an Australian citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain the required level of security clearance.

For further information, please contact: Sam Palaskonis | [phone] | **************@casa.gov.au

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