Airworthiness Inspector: Avionics

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is an agency of the Department of Transport (DoT), established on 01 October 1998, following the enactment of the now repealed South African Civil Aviation Authority Act, 1998 (Act No. 40 of 1998). This Act was replaced by the Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009), which came into effect on 31 March 2010. As outlined in the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999) (as amended by Act No. 29 of 1999), the SACAA is a Schedule 3A public entity. The PFMA designates the SACAAs Board of Directors as the organisations Accounting Authority responsible for governance, while the Minister of Transport is the Executive Authority. The Civil Aviation Act provides for the establishment of a stand-alone authority, mandated with controlling, promoting, regulating, supporting, developing, enforcing, and continuously improving levels of safety and security throughout the civil aviation industry. The above is achieved by complying with the Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), while considering the local context. Description Site Visits and Inspections Completion of allocated C of A/ATF inspection applications as per approved procedure Provide clients with the required feedback during the completion of all tasks. Review AW records of TC and NTCA aircraft as per procedure during C of A, ATF and RLA Renewal process Address industry stakeholder problems/queries in and exemplary manner Use of the EBS system for completion of all tasks as assigned by M: AR &I Enforcement (Grounding) actions taken as sanctioned by Manager Aircraft Inspection & Registration Enforcement actions recommended to the Enforcement. Department to be inline as assigned by M: ARI Analyse and investigate significant defects discovered in aircraft and determine corrective action to be taken where airworthiness may be affected and correct any trends, where necessary. Monitor the implementation of the ADs and/or related SBs issued by the manufacturer (both foreign and domestic) to ensure air operator's compliance to the continuing airworthiness of aeronautical products with an established procedure to avoid or correct service difficulties. Investigate possible violation of the regulations regarding airworthiness and take appropriate enforcement action, when necessary. Participate in aircraft review board activities. Reports Report with recommendations on outcome of safety audits and inspections. Research, develop and propose specific standards to be applied in certification, airworthiness, and maintenance of aircraft. Issue special flight permits. Communication and Safety Promotion Address Industry stakeholder problems/queries in an exemplary manner. Provide Industry feedback to the Authority. Inculcate upon Industry stakeholders' safety prerequisites and procedures. Proposal and Revision of Standards Proactively research, develop and propose specific standards to be applied in airworthiness and maintenance of aircraft.

EDUCATION

Minimum Grade 12 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License in Avionics Ideal National Technical Diploma Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License

EXPERIENCE

5 years in Aircraft Airworthiness or Aviation Regulatory environment or Civil/Military Aviation experience