About the position
Guide the investigations of aircraft accidents and serious incidents, recommend the resources required for investigations to ensure that investigation targets are met and utilise the findings to initiate recommending preventative action in the most cost-effective way
JOB DESCRIPTION
Management of Staff
- Encourage and motivate team members to engage in continuous learning, as well as empower them through delegation of responsibilities.
- Engage with team members and offer support when required to ensure that targets are met.
- Encourage high-performance levels in team members and facilitate their development through the management of KPAs.
- Conduct regular conversations with investigators to discuss
their work goals, performance, positive behaviour in the work place and development/career opportunities.
- Hold investigators accountable for not meeting targets as stipulated in the AIID procedures and plans.
Investigations
- Provide advice and recommendations to the SM on the initiation of investigations, as well as aviation safety investigations matters
- Establish an investigation team that is suitably qualified and experienced, taking into consideration existing and anticipated tasks and/or investigator's commitments.
- Ensure that each investigation/project details the scope, resources, investigation risks and milestones in accordance with the AllD MOP.
- Provide oversight and management of the deployment of investigation teams.
- Provide oversight and management investigations/projects allocated to investigators.
- Provide weekly oversight and monitoring report on investigations or projects allocated to investigators detailing, progress made and timeframe in accordance with the AllD MOP
- Ensure timely release of notifications, preliminary reports, draft, and final reports in line with the AllD MOP
- Release an interim statement within the prescribed timelines, in the event of missing the target date for the final report
- Send all reports to states and organizations as prescribed in the AllD MOP
- Ensure the submission of ADREP reports to ICAO for all accidents involving aircraft above the MTOW of 2250kg and incidents above 5700kg as prescribed in the AllD MOP.
- Provide support and assistance to llC, where needed during the investigation activities, and ensure targets are met.
- Ensure that IICs have consulted with interested parties as required by the AllD MOP and Annex 13.
- Ensure that safety actions and issues are appropriately identified and recorded by llCs.
- Monitor and support the health, safety, and wellbeing of staff in accordance with the AllD MOP and Company policies and procedures.
- Ensure that staff have the required personal protective clothing (PPE) and have been inoculated before being deployed.
- Also ensure the maintenance of staff PPE and inoculation records.
Relationship Management
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the investigation process.
- Continuously provide updates on investigation progress as per the agreed timelines.
- Ensure feedback and progress reports to victims and families of aviation accidents.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Qualification Requirement
- Private Pilot Licence or AME plus Engineering
- Diploma (NQF Level 6) or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification
Ideal:
- Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL or ATPL or AME)
- Degree in Management or Project Management or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification in Aviation Safety or NQF Level 7 Engineering Degree
Experience Requirements
- Accident investigation 10 years or
- Accident Investigation Management Experience 3 years or
- Aviation Safety Management 10 years
Desired Skills:
- Risk Management
- Project Administration
- Investigation Skills
