Senior Manager: Airworthiness

SUMMARY:
Senior Manager: Airworthiness

POSITION INFO:

1. PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To ensure proper maintenance of all aircraft registered in the Republic, to ensure the existence of structured, comprehensive, and effective systems with adequately qualified and competent resources to undertake certification/approval and conduct continuous oversight functions of design, manufacturing/production, maintenance organisation and aeronautical products.

2. EDUCATION (FORMAL QUALIFICATION REQUIRED)

MINIMUM

Relevant Engineering Degree (NQF7) , or Diploma in Aviation Safety Management with trade qualification (e.g. Aircraft Mechanic or Structural Worker or Avionician or Radiotrician or Electrician) or Equivalent qualification

IDEAL

Degree in Aeronautical Engineering/Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)

MINIMUM

Qualified as Government Safety Inspector

IDEAL

Knowledge of relevant ICAO SARPs and Civil Aviation Regulations.

3. Management Experience EXPERIENCE

5 – 7 years

Relevant Aviation Technical Experience in Maintenance/ Engineering 10 Years

4. POSITION DESCRIPTION

KPA / MAIN OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, DETAILED DESCRIPTION & WEIGHING / TIME SPENT

Legislative responsibilities

Exercise the powers delegated in terms of the legislation; authorise, vary, or withdraw certificates, licenses, permits and approvals in respect of aircraft, its operation and flight operations.

25%

Planning

Develop annual oversight plans and safety promotion plans.

Develop and monitor mentoring plans.

Scope to include both local and foreign based organisations.

15%

Financial Planning and Control

Develop accurate activity revenue and costing, planning and budgets.

10%

Operational Management

Define the scope of oversight requirements, scope of work, and resources required, schedule work program and control performance.

15%

Liaison and Policy

Compile an effective and realistic Manual of Procedure.

Represent the Authority in negotiations and liaise with stakeholders and industry bodies

10%

Communications and Safety Promotion

To project a satisfactory image of the organisation to all stakeholders.

10%

Management of Direct Reportees

Manage key performance areas of directly reporting personnel to ensure achievement of their agreed objectives.

15%

5. FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES & PROFICIENCY LEVEL

Investigation Skills - Advanced

Research and Root cause analysis - Advanced

Managing Complexity - A dvanced

Safety Management - Advanced

Monitoring and Evaluation - Intermediary

Aircraft Accident Investigation - Advanced

Diversity Management - Advanced

Analytical Skills - Advanced

Accident Report Writing - Advanced

6. CORE COMPETENCIES & PROFICIENCY LEVEL

Judgment and Decision Making - Advanced

Problem Solving and Analysis - Advanced

Attention to Detail - Advanced

Planning and Organising - Advanced

Technological Acumen - Advanced

Innovation - Advanced

Stakeholder relationship management and engagement - Intermediary

Self-Leadership - Advanced

Resilience - Intermediary

Learning Orientation - Advanced

Communication - Advanced

Report Writing - Advanced

Interpersonal Skills - Advanced

Displays Diplomatic Protocol - Advanced

Risk Management - Intermediary

Cross-Functional Collaboration - Intermediary

Learning Agility - Intermediary

Customer Service Excellence - Intermediary

Project Administration - Advanced

Time Management - Intermediary

7. LEADING ABILITIES

Leading Others

Leadership - Advanced

People Management - Advanced

Diversity Management - Advanced

Negotiation Skills - Intermediary

Monitoring and Evaluation - Intermediary

Conflict Management - Advanced

Developing Others - Advanced

Leading the Organisation

Systems and Strategic Thinking - Advanced

Project Management - Intermediary

Business Acumen - Intermediary

Change Management - Intermediary

Corporate Governance and Fiduciary Duties - Intermediary

Financial Acumen - Intermediary

Diplomacy - Intermediary

Decision Making - Advanced

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.