Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 26, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), a statutory body has been established by the Government of the Republic of Zambia under section 3 of the Civil Aviation Authority Act No.7 of 2012. Air transport plays a significant role in the economic development of any nation. In this regard, there is need to appoint a vibrant and visionary team that will ensure that the Zambian aviation industry is effective, efficient, self-sustaining and in compliance with industry standards and best practices. The CAA is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Inspector Aerodromes Standards under the Directorate of Aerodromes Safety and Standards and reporting to the Senior Inspector Aerodromes Safety and Standards.

Job Position: Inspector Personnel Licensing
Job Purpose
To carry out the regulation of Personnel Licensing in order to facilitate compliance by all license holders.
Duties And Responsibilities
• Ensuring that activities within Personnel Licensing are carried out in accordance with regulations, standards and approved policies and procedures.
• Coordinating written examinations for flight crew members, aircraft maintenance staff, air traffic controllers, and ground operations personnel who want to apply for new classes, ratings, or authorizations to their licenses.
• Coordinating practical tests as required for the different specialties and generating the necessary test reports;
• Effectively monitoring service providers’ safety management systems in order to minimize hazards and risks in their operations.
• Participating in the effective implementation of performance management systems in order to enhance individual and organizational performance.
• Coordinating the issuance, validation and conversion of all types of licences and ratings issued under the Zambia Civil Aviation Requirements.
• Monitoring implementation of a system for designees and their oversight.
• Ensuring the approval or acceptance of simulation training devices used for training within the scope of licensing.
• Certification and surveillance of Flight crew, ATC, AME and Cabin Crew training organizations. (ATOs).
• Coordinating processes for any enforcement action required to ensure compliance by licence, certificate and authorization holders.

Minumum qualifications and experience
• Full Form V /Grade 12 Certificate with minimum of five (5) “O” Levels with credits including Mathematics and English.
• Commercial Pilots Licence / Air Traffic Controllers Licence with three ratings
• At least 3 years’ experience.
Added Advantages
• 1.BA in Aviation or related Social Science; or
• 2.Government Safety Inspector PEL Certificate would be an.
• Must be a Zambian citizen.

Core competences
Ability to write Technical reports concisely in English and have good interpersonal skills • Able to communicate effectively in English
• Computer literate
• Interpersonal Skills
• Integrity
Applicants who meet the above qualifications MUST:
Submit a signed application letter accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae including three (3) traceable referees and day time telephone numbers and contact address.
• Validated professional qualifications from Zambia Qualifications Authority.
• Certified and validated Grade 12 certificate from Examinations Council of Zambia
• All applications should reach the undersigned not later than 30th September, 2022.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates shall be responded to. Applicants that previously applied for this position are advised NOT TO APPLY.
Apply to: The Director – General
Civil Aviation Authority
Former Zambia Airways Technical Base Hanger 38/947
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
P.O. Box 50137
LUSAKA

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