Manager : General Aviation Organisations

SACAA; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A national aviation authority is seeking a leader to manage Safety Oversight Plans for General Aviation Organisations. This role involves determining safety objectives, managing inspectors, overseeing compliance with regulations, and fostering team efficiency. Ideal candidates should have experience in safety management and regulatory compliance in the aviation sector.

Responsibilities

• Determine the safety objectives for the general aviation sector.
• Draw up and implement Master Oversight and Surveillance Plans.
• Manage resources conducting safety oversight plans.
• Continuously review operational performance.
• Make recommendations regarding safety management systems.

Job description

Overview

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Management of Safety Oversight Plans for General Aviation Organisations (Part 93, Part 149 and certain Part 96 Organisations)

Responsibilities

• Determine the safety objectives for the general aviation sector
• Draw up and implement Master Oversight and Surveillance Plans / programmes for safety oversight
• Determine and allocate the resources to execute the safety and oversight plans Manage the resources that conduct the safety oversight plans
• Continuously review operational performance against the MOSP and the progress of other technical and operational programs.
• Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems for general aviation organisations.

Budgeting and Control

• Compile and manage thesection’s budget; control budget expenditure
• Implement budget control procedures.

Operational Management

• Manage all inspectors to ensure that safety is not being compromised.
• Schedule inspectors to ensure timely response to operational demands. Ensure all inspectors are trained accordingly to perform their duties. Monitor and measure departmental performance.
• Oversee the operational process according to ICAO and ISO standards. Respond to tactical and operational issues arising from day-to-day general aviation organisations.

Safety and Quality Standards

• Directly support the creation of regulations and safety standards for general aviation organisations.
• Through the CAA Regulation, ensure that safety is maintained for all general aviation organisations.
• Identify latent failures in the operator’s safety management systems.
• Guide the industry in accordance with safety standards to ensure that safety is not being compromised.
• Act on behalf of the SACAA to advocate safety and efficiency of general aviation organisations.

Regulatory Compliance

• Establish operational framework for general aviation organisations in line with regulations.
• Provide entry support to the legal system on enforcement issues through the Enforcement Committee.
• Update and amend all documentation, checklists, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Supply consistent advice on compliance with regulations and policies to the industry and the Director of Civil Aviation in line with best practice.

Management of Direct Reports

• Develop, lead, discipline, supervise and foster human relationships to motivate and manage a team of personnel within the general aviation to ensure maximum staff efficiency and performance.
• Manage key performance areas of directly reporting staff members to ensure achievement of their agreed objectives.
• Monitor performance of staff against agreed performance standards and ensure attainment of departmental deliverables.
• Provide operational support and direction to staff members. Ensure direct reports are adequately trained.