Investigator Accidents and Incidents

Sacaa; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory body for aviation safety is seeking an experienced individual to investigate aircraft accidents and incidents to propose safety recommendations. The role involves collecting and analyzing evidence, communicating with stakeholders, and preparing detailed reports. Ideal candidates will have a qualification in Engineering or Aviation, along with substantial experience in the field. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Midrand, South Africa, with a market-related salary and a focus on maintaining aviation safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as Aircraft Maintenance Engineer or Aviation Engineer.
• 500 - 1000 hours as pilot.
• 3 years experience as SACAA inspectorate.

Responsibilities

• Investigate aircraft accidents and incidents independently.
• Collect and secure evidence in accordance with AIID MOP policies.
• Contribute to drafting accident/incident reports and notifications.

Skills

Epidemiology

Public Health

Interviewing

Writing Skills

Education

Grade 12 and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License

Private Pilot Licence

CPL or ATPL or AMEL

Job description

Overall Purpose of the Job

• To investigate aircraft accidents and incidents independently with the objective to prevent their re-occurrence by proposing safety recommendations and prevention programmes.

Investigation Management

• Accurately collect document record and secure all evidence in accordance with AIID MOP policies and procedures.
• Applies relevant legislation regulations procedures and other requirements that guides investigation processes and their application in accident and incident investigation.
• Conducts appropriate due diligence on accident and incident investigations.
• Ensure timely dispatch to the accident / incident site to avoid loss of critical evidence and witness from engaging with each other.
• To collect supporting evidence / data analyse the evidence / data develop findings from the analysis determine cause of the accident or incident and develop safety recommendation with the aim to prevent the same / similar causes.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Review and analyse all evidence using appropriate analytical tools (event checklist and report writing template) and processes as per AIID MOP and ISO procedures.
• Conducts an in-depth analysis of problems presented during investigation processes.
• Ensure drafting and release of a quality and technically sound :
• Accident / incident notification
• Preliminary accident / incident report
• Draft and Final accident / incident report
• Ensure that all reports are captured on ECCAIRS.
• Ensure the submission of ADREP reports to ICAO for all accident involving aircraft above the MTOW of 2250kg and incidents above 5700kg as prescribed in the AIID MOP.
• Ensure that safety data recording is properly analysed and researched.

Relationship Management

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the investigation process.
• Continuously provide updates on investigation progress as per the agreed timelines.

Requirements

• Qualification
  • Minimum: Grade 12 and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License; or Private Pilot Licence; or NQF Level 6 Engineering qualification.
  • Ideal: CPL or ATPL or AMEL with licence on aircraft above 5700kg.
• Experience
  • 5 Years - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer OR
  • 500 - 1000 hours Pilot OR
  • 5 Years - Aviation Engineer OR
  • 3 Years - SACAA Inspectorate
• Closing Date: 05 January 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 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

EE Position: Yes

Location: Midrand

Key Skills

• Epidemiology
• Public Health
• Bank Secrecy Act
• Bioinformatics
• Fraud
• Genetics
• Interviewing
• Law Enforcement
• Qualitative Research Interviewing
• Research Experience
• Next Generation Sequencing
• Writing Skills

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1