Flying Operations Inspector (FO1)/Senior Flying Operations Inspector (FO2) – Rotary

Civil Aviation Safety Authority; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil Aviation Safety Authority in Adelaide invites applications for a Flying Operations Inspector (FO1) or Senior Flying Operations Inspector (FO2) – Rotary. The role sits within the Aviation Technical team and delivers regulatory services, flight operations oversight and examiner/ instructor proficiency checks.

You will work with regulated operators, pursue professional development, and contribute to CASA’s National Oversight Plan.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant aviation experience with pilot licence or helicopter category rating.
• Civil or military equivalents relevant to the role (flight examiner / instructor).
• Supervisory experience in aviation in a key person role.
• Understanding of Australia’s Civil Aviation Act 1988 and CASRs/CARs.
• Holds or is eligible to hold an ASIC.

Responsibilities

• Make routine regulatory decisions and delegate actions on service and surveillance tasks.
• Provide regulatory guidance and professional development input to industry examiners.
• Oversee examiner/instructor proficiency checks and related education.
• Identify regulatory issues and assist in compliance strategy and risk mitigation.
• Perform other duties as required.
• For FO2: handle more complex regulatory activities and develop compliance responses.

Skills

Regulatory decision making

Stakeholder engagement

Education and training

Leadership/supervision

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Air Transport Pilot’s Licence (Fixed Wing) or CPL (Helicopter)

Civil or military equivalent qualifications (flight examiner / instructor)

Supervisory aviation experience in a lead role

Understanding of Civil Aviation Act 1988 and CASRs/CARs

ASIC eligibility or holding

Tools

Flight examiner

Instructor rating

Training and checking proficiency

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available with CASA for a Flying Operations Inspector (FO1)/Senior Flying Operations Inspector (FO2) – Rotary.

As a member of CASA’s Aviation Technical (AT) job family, a Flying Operations Inspector (FO1) works under direction and guidance from a Manager and National Manager. The role sits within a team of inspectors and other related staff, who work collaboratively to deliver on CASA’s strategic operational priorities and work plans, including the National Oversight Plan (NOP).

As a member of CASA’s Aviation Technical (AT) job family, a Senior CASA Inspector (FO2) works under limited guidance from a Section Manager and National Manager. The role sits within a team of inspectors and other related staff, who work collaboratively to deliver on CASA’s strategic operational priorities and work plans, including the National Oversight Plan (NOP).

Key responsibilities of the flying operations inspector (FO1) include:

• Decision making, including as a delegate, on a range of routine regulatory service and surveillance activities which may include tasks associated with flight assessments and/or the oversight of authorisation holders in line with legislation, CASA’s Corporate Plan, policies, practices and standards, CASA’s Regulatory Philosophy and assigned delegations.
• Work professionally with regulated entities, government departments, the aviation sector and the public when providing regulatory services, drawing on expertise to provide advice and technical guidance.
• Conduct oversight and education of industry examiners, provide technical input to professional development programs and the conduct of examiner and instructor proficiency checks in accordance with CASA policies and delegations.
• Other duties as required.

Key responsibilities of the flying operations inspector (FO2) include:

• Exercise decision making, including as a delegate on a range of complex regulatory service and surveillance activities which may include tasks associated with flight assessments and/or the oversight of authorisation holders in line with legislation, CASA’s Corporate Plan, policies, practices and standards, CASA’s Regulatory Philosophy and assigned delegations.
• Conduct oversight and education of industry examiners, provide technical input to professional development programs and the conduct of examiner and instructor proficiency checks in accordance with CASA policies and delegations.
• Identify non-compliance or offences under civil aviation legislation, and CASA policy, and present that information to relevant stakeholders through high quality.
• Assess and analyse industry information, engage with stakeholders, monitor other external influences, and investigate potential scenarios to develop compliance strategies and mitigate emerging or actual risks.
• Other duties as required.

Mandatory qualifications, licenses and experience

• 8+ years of appropriate experience including holding an Air Transport Pilot’s Licence (Fixed Wing) or Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter Category Rating).
• Civil or military equivalent qualifications that are relevant to the role, e.g. flight examiner, instructor rating, and/or training and checking pilot.
• Supervisory experience in aviation in a key person role or similar, i.e. Head of Flying Operations (HOFO), Head of Operations (HOO), Head of Training and Checking (HoTC), or an equivalent role with a National Aviation Authority (NAA).
• Understanding of Australia’s Civil Aviation Act 1988 (the Act), and relevant CASRs and CARs, guidance material and other legislation, or similar aviation regulatory regime.
• Hold, or be eligible to hold, an Australian Security Identification Card (ASIC).

Desirable qualifications, licenses and experience

• Flight Instructor Rating with a current Pilot Instructor Rating proficiency check or equivalent.
• Recent experience with a Part 141 or 142 operator including training and checking experience or equivalent.
• Auditing experience.
• An Australian Class C driver’s licence.

Note – FO1: The Delegate may consider experience other than that specified depending on the position’s specific responsibilities and may also consider experience equivalent to the nominated experience in lieu of a proportion of this 8-year requirement. This could include experience in General Aviation activities, in a management role, or a role of a Flying Operations inspector within a NAA or military equivalent.

Eligibility Requirements

• 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 as required.
• As an employee in a safety sensitive position, perform, or be available to perform, safety sensitive aviation activities, as defined in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.
• Undertake and pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug test as part of CASA’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Directive and Procedure.

Please note: Applicants must specify in their application which classification they are applying for FO1 or FO2. Only one position will be filled through this recruitment process. A merit pool may also be established for future vacancies at the relevant classification, should suitable candidates be identified.

Contact Officer for enquiries: Christopher Peters | [e-mail] | 073144 7425

About us

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s (CASA) primary function is to conduct the safety regulation of civil air operations in Australia, Australian civil airspace and the operation civil air operations in Australia, Australian civil airspace and the operation of Australian aircraft overseas.

CASA is committed to having a flexible and inclusive workplace and recognises and values the diversity of the wider Australian community.

We encourage and welcome applications from people with Disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.

Affirmative Measures

This vacancy is being advertised concurrently under a general and an affirmative measure recruitment process.

Affirmative measures is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people or people living with a disability, evidence will be requested if your application progresses under an affirmative measuresprocess.

Culture and benefits

We value our people. CASA values social and cultural diversity and is committed to a safe workplace. We are committed to the attraction, recruitment and retention of Indigenous Australians and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

CASA is committed to attaining and retaining the highest quality of skilled professionals and providing a desirable work environment in which they can maximise their talent and potential. We provide rewarding careers, promote work-life balance and support professional and personal development.

Closing Date for Applications: 9am AEST Sunday, 4 October 2026

For full details and information on the role please visit the Careers | Civil Aviation Safety Authority (casa.gov.au). Applications for all CASA vacancies must be submitted through the CASA e-Recruitment portal.