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Inspector PANS-OPS/Cartography (Midrand)

Reference Number

SA-280

Description

FLIGHT PROCEDURES AND CARTOGRAPHY

Inspect, audit, certify or authorise procedure design entities as certified or authorised procedure design organisations or aeronautical chart service providers in accordance with and the Manual of Procedures/Standards (MOPS) for FPD & Cartography.
Manage the compliance of certified and authorised procedure design organisation or aeronautical chart service providers with ICAO SARPS, CARs, CATS and the Manual of Procedures/Standards (MOPS) for FPD & Cartography.
Test, verify, validate and/or certify flight procedures or aeronautical charts submitted by Certified or Authorized Procedure Design organisations or aeronautical chart service providers, or designed by the CAA, against ICAO SARPS, CARs, CATS and the Manual of Procedures/Standards (MOPS) for FPD & Cartography.

SUPPORT TO CAA FUNCTIONAL DEPARTMENTS AND EXTERNAL CLIENTS

To provide PANS-OPS and cartographic advice, recommendations and professional support to the CAA, NASCOM and external clients iro airspace planning and management.
Conduct aeronautical studies regarding the impact of proposed changes to airspace structures.
Validate, maintain and QC certification of PANS-OPS and related information for publication in AIP SUPs, AICs and the AIP.
Verified, validate, certify and approve aeronautical information printed on the South African WAC charts.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Research, update and develop the Manual of Procedures/Standards (MOPS) for FPD & Cartography in line with the ICAO SARPs & international best practice.
Research & update the procedures utilised to certify or authorise certified or authorised procedure design organisations or aeronautical chart service providers in accordance with ICAO SARPS, CARs, CATS and the Manual of Procedures/Standards (MOPS) for FPD & Cartography. & International best practice.
Proactively research & develop the specific proposals for standards to be applied in the design of flight procedures, aeronautical charts & airspace planning.
Actively participate in relevant PANS-OPS and cartography standards development processes.

OJT/MENTORING

Develop, implement and maintain training curricula for Trainee PANS-OPS/Cartography Inspectors in accordance with ICAO PANS-OPS and cartography SARPS, CARs, CATS and the Manual of Procedures/Standards (MOPS) for FPD & Cartography and international best practice.
Mentor assistant and/or trainee PANS-OPS/Cartography Inspectors in respect of ICAO PANS-OPS and cartography SARPS, CARs, CATS and the Manual of Procedures/Standards (MOPS) for FPD & cartography and international best practice.
Set and supervise On-the-Job training tasks and to supervise the work of Trainee PANS-OPS/Cartography Inspectors.
Evaluate and report on the progress and standard of work produced by Trainee PANS-OPS/Cartography Inspectors

COMMUNICATIONS AND SAFETY PROMOTION

Proactively promote safety in relation to all of the PANS-OPS section activities.
Provide open communication between the PANS-OPS section certified or authorised procedure design organisations or aeronautical chart service providers

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

ICAO compliant PANS-OPS/Cartography qualification in accordance with SA CATS and CARs Part 173/ Part 177 requirements for a Qualified Designer/Qualified Cartographer.

Ideal Qualification:

Safety Oversight for Inspectors qualification, Safety Management System course, State Safety Programme course
ARINC 424 coding course advantageous

Experience:

3 years’ Flight Procedure Design experience and/ or Aviation Cartography experience
5 years’ experience as a Qualified Pilot with an IF rating/ or Qualified ATC/ or ATSO

Reference Number

SA-281

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