Jobs at The Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana

CAAB seeks to recruit highly motivated individuals to fill the below mentioned vacancies that exist in the Authority – Head Office in Gaborone.

INSPECTOR: AIRWORTHINESS
Vacancy No. 20 of 2015

Main Purpose of the Job
To undertake technical, administration, certification and surveillance tasks to ensure aviation safety and assures adherence to CAAB regulations to enable CAAB to fulfill its mandate.

Requirements

Position Requirements

Education

• Degree in Aeronautical Engineering or related field from a recognized university; OR a diploma in Aviation Maintenance Technology with a license in Airframe and Power-Plant.
• At least eight (5) years working experience in a Regulatory Airworthiness Body for degree holders; OR twelve (8 years practical working experience in either a Regulatory Airworthiness Body or Aircraft Maintenance Organization for diploma holders.

Core Areas of Responsibility

• Investigates aircraft accidents, incidents and carries out complaints investigation of aircraft.
• Provides guidance and direction to the junior staff on matters pertaining to the airworthiness of Botswana-registered aircraft.
• Provides guidance and direction to the junior staff on matters pertaining to the airworthiness of Botswana-registered aircraft
• Verifies proper certification of aircraft and conformity to type certification and data sheet
• Assures continued airworthiness of all Botswana-registered aircraft and compliance with ICAO standards and recommended practices.
• Advises on proper licensing of aircraft maintenance engineers and carries out enforcement and monitoring of their adherence to safety regulations and requirements.
• Prepares position papers for international meetings and conferences regarding airworthiness of aircraft.
• Drafts State’s Safety Programme and establishes requirements to meet continuous monitoring approach from airworthiness viewpoint
• Drafts corrective action plans following the State’s audit by ICAO with regards airworthiness of aircraft.
• Identifies and determines airworthiness needs for better resource allocation and carries out effective training and development as well as recommending for deployment and retention of airworthiness personnel.

Competencies

• Good Communication and interpersonal skills
• Agility
• Troubleshooting skills
• Attention to detail
• Proactive and decisive
• Good problem solving skills

MANAGER AVIATION SAFETY: OPERATIONS
Vacancy No.18 of 2015

Main Purpose of the Job
To manage the operations of the Flight Operations Division in accordance with the Civil Aviation Act, specific operating regulations, approved instructions, policies and directives so as to ensure the safety of civil aviation operations in Botswana.

Requirements

Position Requirements

Qualifications

• A minimum of relevant degree in a Science discipline from a recognized university
• Flight crew experience, preferably as a pilot-in-command with not less than 3500 flying hours and experience as a Flight Check Training Captain or as a Government Flight Examiner/Inspector would be particularly useful

Experience

• A minimum of twelve (12) years experience at progressively senior levels in an airline or with a Civil Aviation Organization directly associated with the preparation of and responsibility for implementation of rules, regulations, operating manuals, flight and ground procedures deemed necessary for flight safety, inspection and certification.
• Experience in the preparation, approval and use of operations manuals and other flight operations documentation.
• Airline Transport Pilot License.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of legal responsibilities and administrative procedures for the issuance of documents under ICAO SARPS and National approval relating to supervision of flight operations.
• Knowledge of the requirements for personnel training licensing rating and maintenance of competency of flight and ground crew concerned with flight operations.
• Familiarity with normal procedures for the submission of applications for air operators’ certificates and associated operations specifications, including non-scheduled operations and their assessment and issuance or withdrawal.

Core Areas of Responsibility

• Performs flight inspection of Civil Aviation Flight Personnel and airline flight operations
• Drafts standards and requirements for civil aviation pilots and operators on the basis of ICAO SARPS and conditions unique to the aviation environment in Botswana.
• Establishes a work programme and applicable standard procedures and instructions for inspection or oversight.
• Assures operators’ Safety Management Systems and level of compliance.
• Organizes the development, implementation and compliance of the Flight Operations Inspectorate’s policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the smooth functioning of the incumbent’s section.
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Director, Aviation Safety.

Competencies

• Good judgment and decisiveness
• Effective communication
• Customer Focus
• Technological awareness
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Strategic thinker

Company profile

The Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB), a statutory body mandated to provide the safe, regular, secure and efficient use and development of civil aviation in Botswana.

Closing date and application instructions

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit application letters, with detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of certificates on or before 29th September 2015 to:

Director, Corporate Services
Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana
P O Box 250, Gaborone

Telephone: 368 8200

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.