Senior Aviation Operations & Regulatory Inspector

Civil Aviation Safety Authority; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil Aviation Safety Authority in Sydney, Australia seeks a Flying Operations Inspector (FO2) to perform regulatory oversight, surveillance, and examiner proficiency duties. You will work with a team of inspectors translating CASA policies into compliant aviation operations, including risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires substantial aviation experience, a flight instructor rating, and eligibility under CASAs Act and enterprise agreement.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply regulatory practices and delegated authority in aviation oversight.
• Experience in coaching colleagues and delivering complex tasks in aviation environments.
• Knowledge of CASA policies, procedures and regulatory philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Exercise decision making and delegate authority on regulatory service and surveillance tasks.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide timely input and manage performance.
• Oversee examiner and instructor proficiency checks per CASA directives.
• Identify non-compliance and present findings with clear recommendations.
• Develop compliance strategies and mitigate emerging risks.

Skills

Regulatory assessment

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Regulatory advisory

Reporting & documents

Coaching/mentoring

Flight operations knowledge

Education

Air Transport Pilot Licence (Fixed Wing)

Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter Category)

Current Class 1 Medical certificate

ASIC/ suitability clearance

Job description

Civil Aviation Safety Authority in Sydney, Australia seeks a Flying Operations Inspector (FO2) to perform regulatory oversight, surveillance, and examiner proficiency duties. You will work with a team of inspectors translating CASA policies into compliant aviation operations, including risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires substantial aviation experience, a flight instructor rating, and eligibility under CASAs Act and enterprise agreement.