Civil Aviation Safety And Security Oversight Agency Jobs in Uganda- Inspector

JOB TITLE: AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTOR (AVIONICS) (REF: CAS/HR/2011/005)
GRADE: Professional Grade P3
REPORTS TO: Manager Airworthiness
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 airworthiness 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 airworthiness certification functions, including certification of air operators, aircraft, aircraft maintenance engineers, aircraft maintenance organisations and training organisation.
2. Advise on and assist with the supervision of the review, revision and approval of airworthiness regulatory documents including airworthiness procedures manuals, maintenance programmes, minimum equipment lists, etc.
3. Assist Partner States with the development and execution of an annual airworthiness 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 airworthiness inspectors.
5. Participate in the development and implementation of a regional aircraft maintenance engineers personnel licensing examinations system.
6. Carry out airworthiness 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 on as required
10. Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
1. A holder of a University Degree in relevant field e.g. aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, electronic or telecommunication. An aircraft maintenance engineer’s license with ratings or appropriate approvals.
2. A minimum of seven (7) years experience three (3) of which must be in a management or supervisory aircraft avionics/ Mechanics experience, directly associated with the preparation and responsibility for implementation of rules, regulations, airworthiness and flight operation related manuals deemed necessary for flight safety, inspection and certification.
3. Considerable aircraft maintenance experience of not less than five years on modern, turbine aircraft or five years experience as an airworthiness inspector qualified on large (above 5,700kg MTOM) modern, turbine engine aircraft preferably of type operated in the region.
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 airworthiness.
2. Knowledge of the requirements for personnel licensing systems, and of the training, and maintenance of competency of flight and ground crews related with airworthiness operations.
3. Sound knowledge of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices and related documentation.
4. Good communication and report writing skills in English language.
5. Proficiency in computer use and general IT applications.
6. Good interpersonal skills, ability to work with colleagues and maintain harmonious working relationship in a multinational environment.
7. High degree of integrity.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:
These are established position within the CASSOA organization structure which has tenable contract terms of five (5) years renewable once.
The candidates will be appointed by the East African Community CASSOA Board of Directors.
SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFITS:
The established positions offer competitive salaries and attractive fringe benefits including house allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme and insurance cover.


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