Flying Operations Inspector/Senior Flying Operations Inspector - Rotary

Civil Aviation Safety Authority; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is recruiting for a Flying Operations Inspector (FO1) / Senior Flying Operations Inspector (FO2) – Rotary. The role sits in CASA’s Aviation Technical family and involves regulatory oversight of flight operations, examinations, and examiner proficiency checks.

Qualified candidates will have 8+ years of aviation experience, a current pilot licence, supervisory credentials, and a solid grasp of Australian aviation legislation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of aviation experience with pilot licence and regulatory exposure.
• Holding or eligible for an Australian pilot licence and related ratings.
• Supervisory leadership in aviation roles or equivalents.
• Understanding of Australia’s Civil Aviation Act 1988 and CASRs.

Responsibilities

• Make routine regulatory decisions and delegate where appropriate.
• Provide regulatory guidance to industry, regulators, and the public.
• Oversee examiner and instructor proficiency checks and trainings.
• Identify non-compliance and contribute to risk mitigation strategies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership experience

Flight safety

Communication skills

Education

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

Civil or military equivalent qualifications (flight examiner, instructor rating)

ASIC eligibility (Australian Security Identification Card)

Job description

Flying Operations Inspector/Senior Flying Operations Inspector - Rotary

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

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 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.

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The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) was established on 6 July 1995 as an independent statutory authority. Under section 8 of the, Civil Aviation Act 1988, CASA is a body corporate separate from the Commonwealth. CASA's primary function is to conduct the safety regulation of civil air operations in Australia and the operation of Australian aircraft overseas. It is also required to provide comprehensive safety education and training programmes, cooperate with the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, and administer certain features of Part IVA of the Civil Aviation (Carriers' Liability) Act 1959. The Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 and the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, made under authority of the Civil Aviation Act, provide for general regulatory controls for the safety of air navigation. The Civil Aviation Act and CAR 1988 empower CASA to issue Civil Aviation Orders on detailed matters of regulation. The CASRs 1998 empower CASA to issue Manuals of Standards which support CASR by providing detailed technical material.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) was established on 6 July 1995 as an independent statutory authority. Under section 8 of the, Civil Aviation Act 1988, CASA is a body corporate separate from the Commonwealth. CASA's primary function is to conduct the safety regulation of civil air operations in Australia and the operation of Australian aircraft overseas. It is also required to provide comprehensive safety education and training programmes, cooperate with the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, and administer certain features of Part IVA of the Civil Aviation (Carriers' Liability) Act 1959. The Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 and the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, made under authority of the Civil Aviation Act, provide for general regulatory controls for the safety of air navigation. The Civil Aviation Act and CAR 1988 empower CASA to issue Civil Aviation Orders on detailed matters of regulation. The CASRs 1998 empower CASA to issue Manuals of Standards which support CASR by providing detailed technical material.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website

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