INSPECTOR, CABIN SAFETY – Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB)

Main Purpose of the Job

To perform the safety oversight responsibilities as well as Quality Assurance Reviews (QARs) of Air Operator Cabin safety designated by the Civil Aviation Act and its Regulations. Serve as a resource and technical authority in the field of cabin safety requirements as they relate to work activities affecting civil aviation, provide technical support to assigned air carriers and air operators. Oversee compliance of assigned operators with applicable Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana polices, guidance and approved programs and facilitate Botswana to fulfil its obligations under the Convention on International Civil Aviation.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of a valid ICAO cabin crew Licence with an aircraft type endorsement from a CAA approved Training Organization plus
• Type rating on at least two aircraft types in the Botswana register
• Associate’s degree or equivalent and three (3) or more years work experience as a cabin crew member OR
• Minimum of a valid ICAO cabin crew Licence with an aircraft type endorsement from a CAA approved Training Organization plus
• Type rating on at least two aircraft types in the Botswana register
• Should have passed BGCSE or equivalent plus
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience relevant post qualification experience as cabin safety inspector within Aviation Industry or Civil Aviation Authority OR
• Minimum of a valid ICAO cabin crew Licence with an aircraft type endorsement from a CAA approved Training Organization plus
• Type rating on at least two aircraft types in the Botswana register
• Minimum of 10 years relevant post qualification experience as cabin crew member within Aviation Industry
• Experience in a passenger-carrying multi-engine aircraft over 5,700 kg maximum certificated take-off weight, previous experience as Cabin Crew Member examiner and instructor as essential elements would be an added advantage

Professional/Technical

• Safety Auditor for cabin services of large aircraft, and aircraft emergency procedures
• Thorough knowledge of relevant ICAO Annexes related to cabin safety, Manuals and Guidance Material & document
• Customer Service training
• Cabin safety policy and CAA regulatory requirements
• Cabin Crew duties and responsibilities
• Cabin safety operations
• Air carrier cabin safety emergency procedures and associated training
• Passenger handling practices; and emergency and safety equipment located in the aircraft cabin
• Experience in cabin safety emergency procedures implementation and/or instruction including installation or use of emergency equipment in the cabin

Competencies:

• Potential to work with minimal supervision
• Time management
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Project management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill
• Fluency in the English language
• Attention to detail
• Tact
• Observational skills
• Troubleshooting skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Presentation skills
• Judgement/decision making
• Team player
• Analytical and decision making skills
• Assertive, initiative and proactive
• Client orientation

 Core Areas of Responsibilities

• Cabin Crew Licensing & Certification Verification
• Aircraft Cabin & Crew Inspections & Auditing
• En-route cabin inspections
• Training Institutions Licensing
• Quality Management System
• Safety management system
• Aircraft safety compliance and standards
• Safety Regulations & Requirements development
• Aviation Safety & Security
• Flight Operations audits
• ICAO/CAAB Standards Compliance
• Corrective Action Planning