The position exists to regulate, license, certify and participate in setting safety standards for flight operations in the country in accordance with ICAO SARPS.

Duties and responsibilities:

Advising the Director, Flight Safety Standards on all issues pertaining to Safety Oversight activities in Flight Operations and Licensing.

Ensuring the well-being of Operations staff in conducting their duties.

Assisting in the interviewing of personnel for vacant posts in Licensing and Flight Operations.

Initiating and establishing policies regarding the recruitment and training of the officers in the Flight Operations Inspectorate in collaboration with the Manager.

Drafting of Safety procedures and standards in line with International requirements.

Overall supervising all activities by flight operations inspectors in respect of the continuous safety oversight surveillance.

Participating in all accident investigations and analysing all other accidents investigation reports carried out by inspectors.

Ensuring that Aviation Regulations are adequately enforced by all stakeholders in the Country and solving queries from the Industry regarding procedures and safety standards.

Close liaison with other Civil Aviation Authorities on issues of continuous safety oversight.

Supervising of examinations set and marked by the Flight Operations Inspectors.

Ensuring compliance with ICAO standards and practices and Aviation Navigation Regulations by the industry.

Attending Safety Oversight seminars and Regional meetings.

Preparation of the Flight Operations and Licensing budgets.

Approving all AOC Audit reports prepared by the Flight Operations Inspectors.

Initiating the review of all scheduled fees in Licensing and Flight Operations sections.

Assisting the Director Flight Safety Standards producing the action plan for the Flight Standards Division.

Preparing of monthly report for Flight Operations and Licensing Sections.

Preparation of appraisal reports for all Officers in Flight Operations and Licensing Sections.

Reviewing and updating the Aviation Regulations and procedural manuals for Flight Safety for the operators in the industry.

Participating in the development, implementation and maintenance of the ISO 9001 Quality Managementsystem.

Minimum Hiring Standards: Education: Air Transport Pilot Licence(ATPL) At least 5000 hours Pilot in charge of transport aircraft. Full instructor, instrument and examiners ratings. A degree in management Must have successfully completed the following Aircraft Accident Investigation and Management certificate Safety Oversight Manager’s certificate Management development program Experience: 12 years’ experience in a CAA regulatory environment Or 3 years’ experience at Senior level in Flight Operations Other Requirements/Competences: Must be a computer literate Excellent Leadership skills Must be conversant with relevant ICAO SARPs Ability to work under minimum supervision. Good knowledge of aviation industry Excellent decision making skills High degree of confidentiality and impartiality Ability to communicate effectively at all levels State Safety Program or Integrated Safety management system. ICAO USOAP Continuous Monitoring Approach (CMA) certificate or equivalent Interested candidates should submit applications and their Curriculum Vitae, including certified copies of educational and professional certificates to:- Acting Human Resources and Administration Director Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport Level 3, New Terminal Building P Bag 7716 Causeway Harare Before or on 14 March, 2021 Female candidates are encouraged to apply.