Job Position: INSPECTOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), a statutory body has been established by the Government of the Republic of Zambia under section 3 of the Civil Aviation Authority Act No.7 of 2012. Air transport plays a significant role in the economic development of any nation. In this regard, there is need to appoint a vibrant and visionary team that will ensure that the Zambian aviation industry is effective, efficient, self-sustaining and in compliance with industry standards and best practices. The CAA is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill three (03) positions of Inspector Flight Operations under the Directorate of Flight Safety Standards and reporting to the Senior Inspector Flight Operations

JOB PURPOSE

To carry out the functions related to Air Operator Certificate (AOC) certification, surveillance and other functions in compliance with regulations and requirements within the Operations unit in order to facilitate compliance by all AOC holders and other air operators.

o carry out the functions related to Aerial Work Certificate (AWC) certification, surveillance and other functions in compliance with regulations and requirements within the Operations unit in order to facilitate compliance by all AWC holders and other air operators.

In addition, to carry out functions related to foreign airlines AOC Validations and surveillance and foreign air operators temporary AOC Validations and other functions in compliance with regulations and requirements within the Operations unit in order to facilitate compliance by all foreign airlines and all foreign air operators.

The other functions relate to RPAS ROC certification, special authorisations and surveillance activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

a) Ensures that activities within Operations unit are carried out in accordance with requirements, regulations, standards and approved policies and procedures.
b) Ensures auditing of air operators’ operations is conducted in order to maintain compliance.
c) Ensures auditing of aerial work operators’ operations is conducted in order to maintain compliance.
d) Ensures auditing of RPAS operations is conducted in order to maintain compliance.
e) Assumes effectively the regulations of issuances, renewals, extensions, changes to AOC and special approvals for the performance of airline/air operations in order to ensure compliance
f) Assumes effectively the regulations of issuances, renewals, extensions, changes to AWC for the performance of aerial work operations in order to ensure compliance
g) Assumes effectively the regulations of issuances, renewals, extensions, changes to RPAS ROC for the performance of aerial work operations in order to ensure compliance
h) Effectively monitors service providers’ safety management systems in order to minimize hazards and risks in their operations.
i) Participates in the effective implementation of performance management systems in order to enhance individual and organizational performance.
j) Coordinates processes for any enforcement action required to ensure compliance by AOC holders, AWC holders, AOC Validation holders, temporary AOC Validation holders, RPAS ROC holders and RPAS special authorisations operators.

MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Full Form V /Grade 12 Certificate with minimum of five (5) “O” Levels with credits including English and Mathematics.
• Commercial Pilots Licence / Airline Transport Pilot License.
• Government Safety Inspector OPS Certificate and BA in Aviation or related Social Science would be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years’ experience.
• Must be a Zambian citizen.

CORE COMPETENCES

• Ability to write Technical reports concisely in English and have good interpersonal skills
• Able to communicate effectively in English
• Computer literate
• Interpersonal Skills
• Integrity