ATO INSPECTOR (PILOT), Pretoria

Affirmative Portfolios

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Affirmative Portfolios seeks an ATO Inspector (Pilot) based in Pretoria to process applications for ATOs/DTOs and to audit training organisations for compliance with SA Civil Aviation Regulations and ICAO standards.

You will contribute to developing CARs/CATS, perform audits of certificate holders, and provide detailed reports with recommendations to enforce regulatory actions and improve training standards across the sector.

Qualifications

Must hold CPL with Grade II Flight Instructor rating under Part 61.
300 hours' flight instructor training experience.
Airline Transport Pilot Licence with Grade I Flight Instructor rating (Ideal).

Responsibilities

Develop and implement Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Civil Aviation Technical Standards (CATS) for Part 141 in compliance with ICAO Annex 1.
Conduct audits of Part 141 and Part 60 certificate holders to establish compliance.
Provide factual audit reports and monitor corrective actions within set timeframes.
Develop and implement standards for licensing administration to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

Skills

Flight instruction

Auditing

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

CPL with Grade II Flight Instructor rating (Part 61)

300 hours' flight instructor training experience

Airline Transport Pilot Licence with Grade I Flight Instructor rating

Job description

ATO INSPECTOR (PILOT)

PRETORIA

Permanent

Division/Department – Safety Standards & Assurance/Personnel Licencing

Reports to – Manager-Training (first line manager) and Senior Manager – Personnel Licensing (second line manager)

About the position:

Responsible for processing applications relating to Approved Training Organisations (ATOs), Declared Training Organisations (DTOs), and Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs), conducting audits of approved and declared training organisations, and assessing compliance with the South African Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011 (as amended), ICAO Annex 1, and internal policies and standards.

Education Required

A CPL with a Grade II Flight Instructor rating issued under Part 61 of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2011 and
300 hours' flight instructor training experience or SAAF Pilot with Category B Instructor rating.

Ideal

Airline Transport Pilot Licence with Grade I Flight Instructor rating with 500 hours’ flight instructor.
Sound knowledge of training and training administration.

Experience Required:

Gr II Flight Instructor rating (Part 61), minimum time spent in job - 300 hours

Requirements:

KPA / MAIN OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION DETAILED DESCRIPTION WEIGHING / TIME SPENT

CATS and CAR Development

In co-operation with Manager Training develop and implement Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Civil Aviation Technical Standards (CATS) for the Civil Aviation Regulations Part 141 in compliance with the Standards and Recommended Practices of ICAO Annex 1,

20%

Operational Management

Conduct assigned audits on all Part 141 Certificate holders conducting aviation training as per the Master Surveillance Plan to establish compliance.
Conduct assigned qualification audits on all Part 60 Certificate holders conducting aviation training as per the Master Surveillance Plan to establish compliance.
Conduct audits and inspections as per Procedures to establish compliance.
Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems where applicable.
Make relevant recommendations pertaining to Risk and Performance Based systems where applicable.
Recommend enforcement measures with respect to regulatory non-compliances.
Provide factual reports of audits and inspections conducted on the training organisations.
Monitor and follow up on the implementation of corrective action and the closure of action within allocated time frames.
Facilitate approval, and their maintenance with respect to Training and Procedures Manuals
Investigate and recommend action to the Director on any deviations to the requirements.
Develop and implement standards for licensing administration that ensures adherence to requirements.
Introduce adequate control measures to enable to effectively carry out its mandate of Safety and Security Oversight
Update and amend all documentation, checklists and procedures to ensure compliance with the regulations.
Recommending the approval/denial/withdrawal of exemptions and special approvals.
Provide direct support to the legal system on enforcement issues

50%

Communications and Safety Promotion

Project a professional and positive image to all stakeholders.
Provide industry feedback to the Manager and Industry through Webinars, Workshops and Conferences.

10%

Industry Liaison and Client Service Standards

Participate with industry through workshops and conferences in the development of training standards.
The oversight system to portray a positive image.
Liaise with industry to record problem-solving solutions and convey knowledge to the industry to allow for the improvement of standards.
Resolve customer issues while abiding by regulations and internal policies.

20%

Competencies:

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