HEAD OF QUALITY, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT – AIR BOTSWANA

 

• Purpose of the Job

To provide guidance and direction for the planning, implementation and operation of Air Botswana’s Quality Management System (QMS) and Safety Management System (SMS). These systems are designed to ensure the safety operation of any Air Botswana flight whether it is carrying cargo or passengers or any mix thereof.

• Minimum Education required

Education:          Relevant tertiary qualification in a Quality Management,

Aviation Safety or related field

Professional:      Membership to relevant professional body would be an advantage

• Minimum Experience required

Experience:        10 years professional experience consisting of the following: –

5 years in an airline Safety environment which has now been IOSA accredited

Previous experience in an aircraft accident investigation/aviation safety environment is an advantage.

5 years at Management level

IOSA training and considerable exposure to IOSA certification process

Proven experience in the Aviation environment and proven knowledge of Aviation Legislation and ICAO Annexes

• Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities (Key Performance Areas)
• Formulates the Policies for Quality, Aviation Safety and for GM approval.
• Collates and disseminates all relevant Quality, Safety and Safety Information Bulletins and Publications.
• Advises the General Manager on all Quality. Safety and Safety matters which may affect Air Botswana’s operations and prevent any unsafe operation occurring.
• Develops and disseminates Quality, Aviation Safety and Standards and practices to provide line management with direction and control.
• Formulates an annual Quality, Aviation Safety and Action Plan specifying all activities (training interventions) planned for the year (based on Air Botswana’s operational action plans for the year – new routes to be flown,

 

AIR BOTSWANA

Going Your Way

compete in the changing business environment

• Keeps abreast with latest developments in flight operations and recommends initiatives that lead to process improvement by applying acquired knowledge, skills and best practice.
• Leads in the establishment of Flight Operations standards and objectives to ensure set targets are met and that the department adheres to set safety and security standards
• Ensures that Flight Operations department has the tools and resources that enable them to respond effectively to any operational requirements and disruptions.
• Approves and recommends resource requirements for the Department to the Chief Operating Officer and deploys allocated resources efficiently, taking into account identified needs and priorities
• Translates, implements and monitors Quality and Safety Management strategies from divisional to departmental level and approves Quality and Safety policies and procedures specific to the Department
• Directs the compliance to Quality and Safety Management policies and procedures for the Department and causes appropriate remedial action to be taken in case of deviation
• Ensures that the department complies with all the Botswana and International regulations as stipulated in the CAAB CARS and technical standards as stipulated in CAAB CATS
• Ensures that operation of aircrafts is in compliance with IOSA requirements
• Acts as Nominated Post Holder Flight Operations
• Ensures that all departmental activities provide the air services as stipulated in the Commercial Programme
• Determines the usability of aerodromes, routes and areas of operation for Air Botswana
• Establishes and maintains a feedback system for flight operations and evaluates the results
• Determines the classification for commanders’ competency
• Determines staffing and competency requirements for the Department, taking into account organizational needs
• Develops succession and localization plans for the Department and monitors implementation, making sure that appropriate strategies are in place and that appropriate development is being provided
• Manages subordinates by setting, monitoring, reviewing performance and taking remedial actions as necessary
• Conducts audits to ensure adherence to Health and Safety regulations.
• Adheres to safety, health and environmental policy and procedures.
• Undertakes such other related duties as directs by the Corporate Quality & Safety Manager.