ICAO Compliance Specialist (AVSEC), Pretoria

Affirmative Portfolios; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A security compliance organization is seeking an Aviation Security Inspector to ensure compliance with ICAO USAP CMA MOU. This role involves auditing compliance responses, maintaining documentation, and preparing for external audits. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in aviation security, relevant qualifications, and five years of experience in the field. The position requires domestic and international travel.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in the Aviation Security Inspector role.
• Clear knowledge of the Civil Aviation Act and relevant Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with ICAO USAP CMA MOU.
• Audit responses and maintain evidence for compliance checklists.
• Compile reports and ensure document filing.

Skills

Knowledge of ICAO USAP CMA methodology

Strong knowledge of ICAO Annex 9 and 17

Audit area response maintenance

General administration skills

Education

ICAO and/or IATA Aviation Security related qualification

ICAO National Inspectors course

Matric

Job description

About the Position

To monitor compliance with the ICAO USAP CMA MOU, by ensuring that information is consistently audited, and submitted to ICAO on behalf of the State; this includes but not limited to the following.

Facilitate maintenance and updating of

• Recommendations on Filing of Differences
• Self-assessment of Protocol Questions (PQs)
• State Aviation Security Activity Questionnaire (SASAQ)
• ICAO Compliance Checklist
• Corrective Action Plans (CAPs)
• Information relating to Significant Security Concerns (SSeC)
• Requirements in relation to other State Requirements and Aviation Security Assessments.
• Preparations for ICAO missions

Formal Education Required

Minimum:

• Matric
• ICAO and / or IATA Aviation Security related qualification
• ICAO National Inspectors course

Ideal

• ICAO AVSEC PMC Certificate
• ICAO accreditation / approval as an AVSEC USAP CMA Auditor / Team member will be ideal.

Minimum Experience Required

Inspector in Aviation Security and Facilitation role with a strong knowledge of ICAO Annex 9 and 17; a clear knowledge and understanding of the ICAO USAP CMA Methodology and 5 years experience in the Aviation Security Inspector role in any of the nine USAP Audit areas (LEG, TRG, QCF, OPS, IFS, PAX, CGO, AUI, FAL). A clear knowledge and understanding of the Civil Aviation Act, NASP, and relevant Regulations would be advantageous.

Position Description

• Maintain a high standard of PQ response – Audit the Audit Area responses and associated evidence; verify, upload and maintain PQ responses and associated evidence.
• Maintain a high standard compliance checklist response – Audit the Audit Area responses to ICAO Compliance Checklist (CCs) and verify, upload and maintain CCs responses and associated evidence.
• Maintain a high standard CAP response – Monitor implementation of CAP tasks, review CAP feedback and associated evidence, upload and maintain CAP responses and associated evidence.
• Maintain a high standard SASAQ response – Verify, upload and maintain verified SASAQ responses and associated evidence on ICAO.
• ICAO Compliance Liaison and Oversight – Provide Continuously Monitoring Approach (CMA) assistance and training; participate in civil aviation statutory/consulting bodies; take part in regional assistance technical missions.
• General Administration – Compile ad hoc reports for ICAO Compliance Section; submit monthly activity statistics/reports; ensure proper filing of documents and records.
• Facilitate preparations for external audits by civil aviation regulators.

Other Special Requirements

• The position will require that the incumbent travel both domestically and internationally.
• The position may occasionally require the execution of ad-hoc tasks.

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