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Chief Inspector - Approved Training Organizations

Closing: May 14, 2024

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Published: May 2, 2024 (15 days ago)

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Person Specifications:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least:

  • A minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must be in a supervisory role.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Management, Education, Curriculum Development, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Management, Education, Curriculum Development, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Commercial Pilots License or Airline Transport License or an Air Traffic Controller’s License with 3 or more ratings, or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s License in any of the following categories:
    • Category B1.1 (Fixed wing - Aeroplane Turbine).
    • Category B1.2 (Fixed wing - Aeroplane Piston).
    • Category B1.3 (Helicopters Turbines).
    • Category B1.4 (Helicopters Piston); or
    • Category B2 (Avionics)
  • Approved Training Organization Certification course from an institution recognized by ICAO.
  • Certificate in Government Safety Inspectors (Personnel Licensing) Course or its equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by ICAO.
  • Auditing Techniques Certificate from an institution recognized by ICAO.
  • Human Factors in Aviation Certificate from an institution recognized by ICAO.
  • Customer Care in Aviation Certificate from an institution recognized by ICAO.
  • On Job Training Instructors (OJTI) Certificate from an institution recognized by ICAO.
  • Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) Continuous Monitoring Approach (CMA) Auditors Certificate from an institution recognized by ICAO.
  • Surveillance Certificate from an institution recognized by ICAO.
  • Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  • Proficiency in computer applications.


Responsibilities

Person Specifications:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least:

  • A minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must be in a supervisory role.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Management, Education, Curriculum Development, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Management, Education, Curriculum Development, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Commercial Pilots License or Airline Transport License or an Air Traffic Controller’s License with 3 or more ratings, or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s License in any of the following categories:
    • Category B1.1 (Fixed wing - Aeroplane Turbine).
    • Category B1.2 (Fixed wing - Aeroplane Piston).
    • Category B1.3 (Helicopters Turbines).
    • Category B1.4 (Helicopters Piston); or
    • Category B2 (Avionics)
  • Approved Training Organization Certification course from an institution recognized by ICAO.
  • Certificate in Government Safety Inspectors (Personnel Licensing) Course or its equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by ICAO.
  • Auditing Techniques Certificate from an institution recognized by ICAO.
  • Human Factors in Aviation Certificate from an institution recognized by ICAO.
  • Customer Care in Aviation Certificate from an institution recognized by ICAO.
  • On Job Training Instructors (OJTI) Certificate from an institution recognized by ICAO.
  • Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) Continuous Monitoring Approach (CMA) Auditors Certificate from an institution recognized by ICAO.
  • Surveillance Certificate from an institution recognized by ICAO.
  • Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  • Proficiency in computer applications.


Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

  • Carrying out certification of approved Training Organizations.
  • Certificating foreign-approved training organizations.
  • Directing examination and audition of applicants seeking an instructor authorization with an Approved Training Organization.
  • Establishing and maintaining requirements for approval of approved Training Organizations as directed by the Civil Aviation regulations.
  • Carrying out inspection of facilities, procedures, methods, and records of approved training organizations to ensure compliance with standard requirements.
  • Maintaining an inspection program to ensure first-hand and current training practices are observed.
  • Evaluating applications for approval by training organizations.
  • Evaluating ground training curricula and study material submitted by approved training organizations.
  • Conducting Oral examination and auditions for ground instructors seeking authorization to instruct at approved training organizations.
  • Carrying out evaluation of ground training, practical training, on-the-job training, and flight training of approved training organizations and recommend remedial action to ensure standards are maintained.
  • Evaluating effectiveness of safety management and quality assurance systems.
  • Preparing and carrying out surveillance activities of approved training organizations;
  • Establishing and maintaining requirements for the recognition of foreign-approved training organizations.
  • Directing evaluation of applications for approvals in relation to approved training organizations.
  • Establishing and maintaining standards of knowledge and instructing skills for authorized instructors.
  • Participating in enforcement processes.


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