Senior Manager Personnel Licensing

About the position

To ensure proper maintenance of a personnel licensing system that meets the requirements of ICAO Annex.  To ensure existence of structured, comprehensive and effective systems with adequately qualified and competent resources to undertake certification/ approval and conduct continuous oversight functions of PEL activities
JOB DESCRIPTION

• The development of all regulations, technical standards, theoretical and practical training standards, theoretical knowledge examinations and practical skill test standards for aircrew licenses as defined in ICAO Annex 1 including Cabin Crew Licenses
• The approval of foreign training organizations for the issuance of aircraft type ratings for SA license holders.
• The approval and oversight of Part 141 training organizations and training curricula;
• The certification, approval and oversight of flight simulation training devices,
• Monitor for ICAO compliance. 
• Identify shortcomings    and       rectify   through             industry consultation/ review.
• Educate industry and provide consultation services to create awareness for industry feedback.
• The appointment and oversight of designated flight examiners, designated cabin safety examiners, radio telephony examiners and English language proficiency examiners, 
• The oversight of flight instructors and cabin safety instructors; 
• The management of the technical and legal considerations and the administration for the issuance of personnel licenses in line with legal requirements and Company's vision and objectives.
• Manage the system for the processing and verification of licenses issued under the CAR.
• Review and investigate implications of all deviations from legal requirements with respect to licensing and advise the Director with respect to the least risk option available to protect the Company against potential liability. 
• Investigate courses of action with respect to non-compliances identified and take decisions concerning enforcement action in accordance with Company policy.
• Monitor the quality and service delivery of the licensing administration processes and procedures and implement improvements when required
• The approval and oversight of examination Centre’s and the administration of online and written examinations. Ensure the effective and correct admin of aviation examinations i.a.w. the Company Regulations and internal company policy and standards.
• Review and investigate implications of all deviations from legal requirements with respect to examinations and advise the Director with respect to the least risk option available to protect the Company against potential liability. 
• Investigate courses of action with respect to non-compliances identified and take decisions concerning enforcement action in accordance with Company policy.
• Ensure the development of policies and strategies to ensure that examinations are processed in compliance with legal and other requirements. 
• Monitor the quality and service delivery of the examination admin processes and procedures and implement improvements. Develop annual oversight plans and safety promotion plans
• Develop accurate activity revenue and costing, planning and budgets.
• Define the scope of oversight requirements, scope of work, and resources required, schedule work program and control performance.
• Liaise with industry and record problem-solving solutions and convey knowledge to the industry to allow for the improvement of standards.
• Manage the participation of the industry in the development of practical examination/ testing/ training standards
• Manage the participation of the industry in the development of the oversight system
• Manage key performance areas of directly reporting personnel to ensure achievement of their agreed objectives

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualification

• NQF 7 Bachelor’s Degree plus ATPL or Navigator or Air Traffic Controller or Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Ideal

• Flight Instructor (Min Grade 2) plus ATPL

Experience

• Management experience: 5-7 Year(s)
• Relevant Aviation Experience in Personnel Licensing/ Flight Operations/ Maintenance/ Air Traffic Services:  10 years

Desired Skills:

• Investigation Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Report Writing