Testing Standards Pilot (Licensing)

Sacaa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

SACAA is seeking a regulatory professional to oversee licensing standards for aircrew and supervise examiners, with responsibility for audits, investigations, and compliance across aviation training and examination activities.

The role includes developing and implementing Civil Aviation Regulations and Technical Standards in line with ICAO standards, and ensuring timely and effective enforcement actions where needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Civil Aviation Technical Standards (CATS).
• Experience with audits and inspections in aviation regulatory environments.
• Ability to oversee multiple examiner roles (flight examiners, Radiotelephony Examiners, Language Proficiency examiners).

Responsibilities

• Licence standards development and oversight for aircrew licences.
• Develop and implement CARs/CATS for relevant Parts (61, 62, 63, 68, 69, 71, 72) per ICAO standards.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with SACAA procedures.
• Oversee activities of designated examiners and assess training organisations for accreditation and compliance.
• Investigate regulatory non-compliances and recommend remedial or enforcement actions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Audit & inspection

Oversight management

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Responsible for licensing standards and regulations for all aircrew licenses; oversight of Designated flight examiners, Radio telephony Examiners and Language proficiency examiners; approval and oversight of examination centres. Monitor the conduct of pilot instructors and designated examiners.

CATS and CAR Development

In co-operation with Managers: Licensing and Examinations
Develop
and implement Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Civil Aviation Technical Standards (CATS) for the Civil Aviation Regulations Part 61, 62, 63, 68, 69 ,71,72 in compliance with the Standards and Recommended Practices of ICAO Annex 1,

Operational Management

Conduct audits and inspections as per SACAA Procedures to establish compliance.

• Conduct oversight on the activities of designated flight examiners, Radiotelephony examiners, Language Proficiency examiners and flight instructors
• Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems.
• Investigate regulatory non-compliances and recommend remedial or enforcement measures.
• 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
• Support the Licensing Administration function within SACAA, including the assessment of applications, against legal requirements in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2011, Parts ,61, 62, 63, 68, 69 and 71.
• Investigate and recommend action to the Director on any deviations from requirements.
• Introduce adequate measures to enable SACAA 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.
• Review applications for the accreditation of military experience.
• Review applications for the conversion of validation for foreign licenses where directed.