INSPECTOR, PERSONNEL LICENSING – Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB)

The Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB), a statutory body mandated to provide the safe, regular, secure, and efficient use and development of Civil Aviation in Botswana seeks to recruit highly motivated individuals to fill the below-mentioned vacancy that exists in the Authority.

 

INSPECTOR, PERSONNEL LICENSING (HEAD OFFICE x1)-3 YEAR FIXED CONTRACT

Vacancy No. 20 of 2022

Main Purpose of the Job

To undertake technical, inspection, certification, and surveillance tasks to ensure aviation safety and assures adherence to CAAB regulations to enable CAAB to fulfil its mandate.

Position Requirements

Education:

• An Engineering Degree in aviation or equivalent from a recognized University/institution OR
• A valia Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (AMEL) with Airframe & Powerplant or Avionics ratings OR
• A valid airline transport pilot license (ATPL) or Commercial Pilots License (CPL) OR
• ICAO Cabin Crew License

Professional/technical

• Auditing techniques
• At least two type courses or two type ratings in category A & C or avionics
• Knowledge in Regulatory Inspections with recognized Quality Management Systems lead auditor qualification Experience
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant extensive operational experience related to aircraft continuing airworthiness management for degree holders OR
• Three (3) years of relevant knowledge, background and appropriate experience related to aircraft continuing airworthiness as well as actual performance of maintenance and repair of airframes, powerplants and aircraft systems or components for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License holders OR
• A minimum of 5000 flight hours as Pilot-in-Command of civil or military air transport aircraft for an Airline Transport Pilot license (ATPL) /Commercial Pilot License holders
• Flight examiners course and an instructor’s rating will be desirable
• Previous experience in operational airline pilot or designated examiner or equivalent as military pilot or equivalent experience in air transport operations
• Extensive operational experience of not less than five (5) years OR
• Experience in a passenger-carding multi-engine aircraft over 5,700kg maximum certificated take-off weight, previous experience as Cabin Crew Member or Instructor as essential elements would be an added advantage

Competencies:

• High degree of integrity & impartiality
• Interpersonal skills
• Sound team player skills
• Agility
• Tact
• Attention to detail
• Observational and analytical skills
• Demonstrated Technical writing skills
• Demonstrated Presentation skills
• Judgement/decision making
• Client orientation

Core Areas of Responsibility

• Personnel Licensing
• Training Institutions Certification (ATO)
• Airline/Air Operator Certification
• Approved Maintenance Organisation Certification (AMO)
• Licensing & Certification Verification
• Airlines/Air Operator, ATO & AMO Surveillance
• Safety Regulations & Requirements
• Aerodrome, Aircraft & Personnel Compliance
• Air Transportation Systems Facilitation
• ICAO/CAAB Standards Compliance
• Corrective Action Planning

Remuneration: Band 6 (P309, 870.86 – P357, 461.88) per annum