Airworthiness Inspector: Mechanic - South African Civil Aviation Authority

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To perform avionics expertise during certification processes:

• making recommendations regarding the issuance or amendment of approvals
• making recommendations concerning any special conditions that, in light of the investigation, may need to be imposed
  informing the relevant party of any deficiencies needing rectification
• making recommendations concerning appropriate enforcement action

SITE AND ORGANISATION INSPECTIONS

• Conduct routine inspections such as the inspection of aircraft and organisations and carry out oversight or checks considered necessary at prescribed intervals.
• Assess the effectiveness of the organisation’s SMS and the level of resources allocated to it.
• Conduct such inspections or oversight in accordance with an established work programme and applicable standard procedures and instructions.
• Advise the organisation, in writing, of any significant deficiency, requesting a proposal for remedial action.
• Conduct follow-up on inspection reports to ensure that appropriate action has been taken in a timely manner.
• Submit reports on each inspection or investigation in the manner prescribed, and complete and process the applicable inspection forms.
• Investigate and report, as required, possible violations of the aviation law or related safety operating regulations and rules.
• Continuously review the aircraft of organisation’s pertinent documentation (e.g., manuals, company policies, instructions) and information to staff and system of amendments to determine whether they are accurate and made available in a timely manner to persons requiring their use.
• Keep appropriate CAA inspectorate staff informed on all aspects of the current organisation and projected developments in the company including changes in executive personnel, in assigned responsibilities and in the organisation in general and aircraft safety.

MAINTENANCE AND ACQUISITION OF SPECIALIST SKILLS

• Keep abreast and remain proficient in specialist skills, human factors and new developments of technology.

PROPOSALS AND REVISION OF STANDARDS

• Proposals and revision of standards.

COMMUNICATIONS AND SAFETY PROMOTION

• Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.
• Provide industry feedback to the Authority.
• Promote aviation safety by proposing improvements in relevant requirements.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

• Grade 12 (Matric) and hold or has held Appropriate Aircraft Maintenance Engineers license

Ideal Qualification:

• National Diploma in Engineering or an equivalent NQF level 6 qualification

Experience:

• 5 years Aircraft Maintenance Engineer