Civil Aviation Safety And Security Oversight Agency Jobs in Uganda

JOB TITLE: FLIGHT OPERATIONS INSPECTORS (REF: CAS/HR/2011/003)
(2 POSITIONS)
GRADE: Professional Grade P3
REPORTS TO: Manager Flight Operations
DUTY STATION: CASSOA Headquarters Entebbe, Uganda
Main purpose of the job:
The main responsibility of this position is to assist Partner States to carry out efficient and effective flight operations safety oversight activities with the objective of enhancing safe operation of aircraft in compliance with national/regional and international standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Advise on and assist Partner States inspectors with performing flight operations certification functions, including certification of flight crew members and approval of operations manuals, crew training and checking programmes, minimum equipment lists and the issuance of operating certificates and/or specifications.
2. Advise on and assist with the supervision of the review, revision and approval of flight operations regulatory documents including operations manuals, aircraft operating manuals, minimum equipment lists, flight crew and cabin attendant training programmes, etc.
3. Assist Partner States with the development and execution of an annual flight operations surveillance programme in the region, including surveillance of foreign air operators and ramp inspections.
4. Participate in the development of inspectors training programme and provision of the on-the-job training to flight operations inspectors.
5. Participate in the development and implementation of a regional flight crew personnel licensing examinations system.
6. Carry out Flight Operations missions for evaluation of aviation safety status, implementation of harmonised regulations and conformity to standardisation in the Partner States.
7. Review existing harmonised regulations and revise them to conform to international standards as provided in the ICAO Annexes.
8. Participate and assist in the development and review of a model SSP and assisting Partner States to develop and the implement their respective harmonised SSP and SMS.
9. Prepare regular activity reports as required.
10. Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and experience
1. Holds or have held an airline transport pilot license with one or more type ratings, preferably on large aircraft (above 5,700 kg MTOM) commercially operated in the region.
2. A holder of university degree will be added advantage.
3. A minimum of ten (10) years experience three (3) of which must be in management or supervisory position in an airline or with an aviation administration, directly associated with the preparation and responsibility for implementation of rules, regulations, operating manuals, flight and ground procedures deemed necessary for flight safety, inspection and certification.
4. Considerable flight crew experience as pilot-in-command on modern, turbine engine aircraft or substantial experience as a Flight Operations Inspector with ratings in modern, turbine engine aircraft preferably of type operated in the region. 5000 hours of flying experience. Experience in the preparation, approval and use of Flight Operations Manuals and other flight operation documentations including flight training and checking programmes.
Skills and Competences:
1. Knowledge of legal responsibilities and administrative procedures for the issuance of documents under State of Registry approval relating to supervision of flight operations.
2. Knowledge of the requirements for personnel licensing systems, and of the training, and maintenance of competency of flight and ground crews concerned with flight operations.
3. Sound knowledge of EAC Harmonised Civil Aviation Regulations and Technical Guidance Materials.
4. Sound knowledge of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices and related documentation.
5. Good communication and report writing skills
6. Proficiency in English language to level 5.
7. Proficiency in computer use and general IT applications.
8. Good interpersonal skills, high degree of integrity.
9. Good knowledge in Air Operator Certification procedures.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit their applications quoting the reference number of the position applied for by registered mail, courier, email (all soft copies should be in MS Word or Acrobat) and dispatch together with Duly filled Employment Form below, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees, and day time telephone/cell phone numbers to:
The Executive Director
EAC CASSOA
P O Box 873,
ENTEBBE
UGANDA
Email: recruitment@cassoa.org
To be received not later than Wednesday 17th February 2012