UAS Chief Instructor

Job Description 

VACANCY: UAS Chief Instructor 

REPORTING TO: ATO Accountable Manager

LOCATION: Mossel Bay

Starlite Aviation Training Academy (Pty) Ltd has a requirement for a highly skilled individual with technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence to fill the position of UAS Chief Instructor. This role will be based in Mossel Bay, South Africa.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the performance and development of all UAS Instructors (ratings, competency etc.) to ensure compliance with aviation regulations, legislation, company policies and procedures and SACAA requirements.
• Co-ordinate and control UAS training at Starlite Aviation Training Academy (Pty) Ltd and maintain UAS standards and discipline amongst instructors and students.
• Manage the UAS Instructors to maximise resource utilisation and achieve proficiency among the UAS students.
• Monitor all UAS instructor's flight and duty times, supervise instructor scheduling and ensure that training files and currencies are maintained for all UAS Instructors and students.
• Ensure standardization of UAS ground school and instructional techniques amongst all UAS training personnel as well as compliance with SACAA regulations and SACAA syllabi.
• Overall management of the training delivery in a safe, professional, effective, and efficient manner (course planning and scheduling, UAS instruction, lectures, examinations, administration and course reports, syllabus updates, etc.).
• Management of all UAS personnel (performance, leave, general admin, etc.), as well as the overall discipline, welfare and morale of Instructors, and students.
• Ensure that the maintenance provision is conducted in a safe manner.
• Ensure that each UAS used in providing the air service is airworthy and serviceable in accordance with the manufacturer's user manual and other relevant SA-CATS and SA-CARs.
• Ensure that all the UAS being operated are insured.
• Communicate aircraft technical status to relevant management members and staff in a suitable manner to prevent the inadvertent use of unserviceable / unairworthy aircraft.
• Ensure that each UAS used in providing the air service is airworthy and serviceable for flights.
• Coordinate daily aircraft maintenance scheduling with the maintenance personnel.
• Regular contact with the manufacturer to ensure that all applicable aircraft service bulletins and airworthiness directives are complied with.
• Stop or prohibit any action or operation which could jeopardise the company's personnel, safety record and standards.
• Stop or prohibit any action or operation that is unsafe or unreliable.

CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in oral and written English, with the ability to convey ideas clearly.
• Adapt to a variety of teaching situations and learning styles.
• Impart excitement and enthusiasm into teaching.
• Proven ability to work with a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Familiar with company policies, TPM, and SACAA regulations.
• Skilled in administrative tasks related to student management.
• Contributes to and promotes a climate of multicultural appreciation.
• Strong focus on attention to detail.
• Good mechanical aptitude, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, ability to meet rigid deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The following is essential for this position:

• Holder of a SACAA UAS License with the following ratings:
• Instructor Rating
• BVLOS Rating
• FW Rating
• Minimum of 3 years' proven experience working in a technical UAS team.
• Skilled in operating various UAS types in diverse weather, lighting conditions, and both VLOS and BVLOS environments.
• Extensive knowledge of aviation theory, regulations, standards, and practices.
• Well experienced in UAS training delivery, including classroom and practical teaching experience.

The above position will be filled in accordance with the Recruitment and Selection Policy to achieve the Groups Objectives and Goals. Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Applicants must submit their CV by Friday, 22 May 2026.

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