Manager: Exams (Aviation)
Location: Midrand
Salary: R 1.7 mil

Job Description:
• Develop and manage a system to oversee the practical examination/testing/training of the standards of all aviation personnel licensed under Parts 61, 62, 63, 64, 65 and 66 of the CAR and to ensure this complies with ICAO and international best practice.
• Ensure the oversight of designated examiners and instructors involved with practical examination/testing/training of aviation personnel.
• Develop, review and implement practical examination/testing/training standards for aviation personnel license holders and ensure that the standards comply with ICAO and meet the company objectives.
• Develop, implement and review applicable CATS and CAR to ensure that the practical examination/test/training standards are up to date.
• Manage any CAR and CATS amendments relating to the practical examination/testing/training of aviation personnel.
• Manage key performance areas of directly reporting personnel to ensure achievement of their agreed objectives.
• Manage the participation of the industry in the development of practical examination/testing/training standards and in the development of the oversight system to portray a positive image of the CAA.
• Liaise with industry to record problem solving solutions and convey knowledge to the industry to allow for the improvement of standards.

Education:
• Advanced Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree coupled or a Management qualification
• Flight Instructor (Min Grade 2) or ATPL or Navigator or Air Traffic Controller or Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
• Transition from technical Specialist to manager training
• Qualified as Government Safety Inspector
• Knowledge of relevant ICAO SARPs and Civil Aviation Regulations

Experience:
• Aviation Regulatory Environment: 4-7 Year(s)

Competencies:
• Advanced Communication
• Liaison
• Project Management
• Problem Solving
• Advanced Interpersonal
• Customer Focused
• Attention to Detail
• Work Under Pressure
• Open Mindedness
• Assertiveness