Airworthiness Inspector Aircraft Inspection

Sacaa; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation regulatory authority in Centurion is seeking a skilled candidate for a role focused on managing aircraft inspections and enforcing airworthiness regulations. Responsibilities include completing inspections, providing client feedback, reviewing aircraft records, and investigating violation of airworthiness regulations. Candidates should hold a Grade 12, a Trade Certificate, and 5 years of experience in an aviation regulatory environment. The position is permanent with market-related salary.

Qualifications

• Grade 12.
• Trade Certificate and a valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License in Avionics.
• National Technical Diploma preferred.
• 5 years in Aircraft Airworthiness or Aviation Regulatory environment or Civil/Military Aviation experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete allocated C of A/ATF inspection applications as per approved procedure.
• Provide clients with required feedback during all tasks.
• Review AW records of TC and NTCA aircraft as per procedure.
• Investigate violations of airworthiness regulations and take enforcement action when necessary.
• Monitor implementation of ADs and related SBs issued by the manufacturer.

Job description

Description

Site Visits and Inspections

• Completion of allocated C of A/ATF inspection applications as per approved procedure
• Provide clients with the required feedback during the completion of all tasks.
• Review AW records of TC and NTCA aircraft as per procedure during C of A ATF and RLA Renewal process
• Address industry stakeholder problems/queries in an exemplary manner
• Use the EBS system for completion of all tasks as assigned by M: AR & I
• Enforcement (Grounding) actions taken as sanctioned by Manager Aircraft Inspection & Registration
• Enforcement actions recommended to the Enforcement Department to be inline as assigned by M: ARI
• Analyse and investigate significant defects discovered in aircraft and determine corrective action to be taken where airworthiness may be affected and correct any trends where necessary.
• Monitor the implementation of the ADs and/or related SBs issued by the manufacturer (both foreign and domestic) to ensure air operators compliance to the continuing airworthiness of aeronautical products with an established procedure to avoid or correct service difficulties.
• Investigate possible violation of the regulations regarding airworthiness and take appropriate enforcement action when necessary.
• Participate in aircraft review board activities.

Reports

• Report with recommendations on outcome of safety audits and inspections.
• Research develop and propose specific standards to be applied in certification airworthiness and maintenance of aircraft.
• Issue special flight permits.

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.

Proposal and Revision of Standards

• Proactively research develop and propose specific standards to be applied in airworthiness and maintenance of aircraft.

Requirements

EDUCATION

Minimum

• Grade 12
• Trade Certificate and a valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License in Avionics

Ideal

• National Technical Diploma

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years in Aircraft Airworthiness or Aviation Regulatory environment or Civil/Military Aviation experience

Closing Date: 07 November 2025

All SACAA appointments are subject to S98 of the Civil Aviation Act 13 of 2009 and all successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Employment Equity candidates will be prioritised in line with Employment Equity Plan. If you have not heard from the SACAA 90 days after the closing date consider your application unsuccessful.

Work Level: Skilled

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Market Related

Employment Position: Yes

Location: Centurion