Inspector Pans-Ops / Cartography

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

Job summary

A South African aviation authority is seeking a qualified professional in flight procedures and cartography. Responsibilities include inspecting and certifying design entities, providing PANS-OPS advice, and mentoring trainees. Candidates should possess significant experience in flight procedure design or aviation cartography, along with relevant ICAO qualifications. The role emphasizes safety promotion and compliance with aviation standards.

Qualifications

• 3 years' Flight Procedure Design or Aviation Cartography experience.
• 5 years' experience as a Qualified Pilot with an IF rating or Qualified ATC or ATSO.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, audit, certify or authorise procedure design entities.
• Provide PANS-OPS and cartographic advice to CAA and external clients.
• Research and develop the Manual of Procedures / Standards (MOPS).
• Develop training curricula for Trainee PANS-OPS / Cartography Inspectors.

Skills

PANS-OPS

Cartography

Aeronautical studies

Education

ICAO compliant PANS-OPS / Cartography qualification

Safety Oversight for Inspectors qualification

Safety Management System course

Job description

FLIGHT PROCEDURES AND CARTOGRAPHY

Inspect, audit, certify or authorise procedure design entities as certified or authorised procedure design organisations or aeronautical chart service providers in accordance with and the Manual of Procedures / Standards (MOPS) for FPD & Cartography. Manage the compliance of certified and authorised procedure design organisation or aeronautical chart service providers with ICAO SARPS, CARs, CATS and the Manual of Procedures / Standards (MOPS) for FPD & Cartography. Test, verify, validate and / or certify flight procedures or aeronautical charts submitted by Certified or Authorized Procedure Design organisations or aeronautical chart service providers, or designed by the CAA, against ICAO SARPS, CARs, CATS and the Manual of Procedures / Standards (MOPS) for FPD & Cartography.

SUPPORT TO CAA FUNCTIONAL DEPARTMENTS AND EXTERNAL CLIENTS

To provide PANS-OPS and cartographic advice, recommendations and professional support to the CAA, NASCOM and external clients. Conduct aeronautical studies regarding the impact of proposed changes to airspace structures. Validate, maintain and QC certification of PANS-OPS and related information for publication in AIP SUPs, AICs and the AIP. Verified, validate, certify and approve aeronautical information printed on the South African WAC charts.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Research, update and develop the Manual of Procedures / Standards (MOPS) for FPD & Cartography in line with the ICAO SARPs & international best practice. & update the procedures utilised to certify or authorise certified or authorised procedure design organisations or aeronautical chart service providers in accordance with ICAO SARPs, CARs, CATS and the Manual of Procedures / Standards (MOPS) for FPD & Cartography. International best practice. Proactively research & develop the specific proposals for standards to be applied in the design of flight procedures, aeronautical charts & airspace planning. Actively participate in relevant PANS-OPS and cartography standards development processes.

OJT / MENTORING

Develop, implement and maintain training curricula for Trainee PANS-OPS / Cartography Inspectors in accordance with ICAO PANS-OPS and cartography SARPS, CARs, CATS and the Manual of Procedures / Standards (MOPS) for FPD & Cartography and international best practice. Mentor assistant and / or trainee PANS-OPS / Cartography Inspectors in respect of ICAO PANS-OPS and cartography SARPS, CARs, CATS and the Manual of Procedures / Standards (MOPS) for FPD & cartography and international best practice. Set and supervise On-the-Job training tasks and to supervise the work of Trainee PANS-OPS / Cartography Inspectors. Evaluate and report on the progress and standard of work produced by Trainee PANS-OPS / Cartography Inspectors.

COMMUNICATIONS AND SAFETY PROMOTION

Proactively promote safety in relation to all of the PANS-OPS section activities. Provide open communication between the PANS-OPS section certified or authorised procedure design organisations or aeronautical chart service providers.

Minimum Qualification

ICAO compliant PANS-OPS / Cartography qualification in accordance with SA CATS and CARs Part / Part requirements for a Qualified Designer / Qualified Cartographer.

Ideal Qualification

Safety Oversight for Inspectors qualification, Safety Management System course, State Safety Programme course ARINC coding course advantageous.

Experience

3 years' Flight Procedure Design experience and / or Aviation Cartography experience. 5 years' experience as a Qualified Pilot with an IF rating / or Qualified ATC / or ATSO.

Closing Date

17 October

Employment Equity candidates will be prioritised in line with Employment Equity Plan.

• All SACAA appointments are subject to S98 of the Civil Aviation Act, 13 of
• and all successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting.

If you have not heard from the SACAA 90 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.