CASA Inspector

The Role

CASA is looking to recruit, a Flying Operations Inspector (FO1) or Senior Flying Operations Inspector (FO2) for the Regulatory Oversight Division. The role will sit within a team of inspectors and other related staff, who work collaboratively to deliver on CASA's strategic operational priorities.

The FO1 is responsible for the following activities and deliverables, which represent an ongoing body of work:

• Exercise decision making, including as a delegate, on a range of routine regulatory service and surveillance activities which may include tasks associated with flight assessments and/or the oversight of authorisation holders in line with legislation, CASA's Corporate Plan, policies, practices and standards, CASA's Regulatory Philosophy and assigned delegations.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, by providing detailed, timely and constructive input, sharing knowledge, and managing personal performance in accordance with CASA's values, policies, and practices.
• Actively participate in work programs that deliver the various elements of CASA's strategies and priorities including, but not limited to, issuing initial approvals, compliance assurance and reporting, regulatory improvement, stakeholder engagement and the resolution of safety issues, including identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Work professionally with regulated entities, government departments, the aviation sector and the public when providing regulatory services, drawing on expertise to provide advice and technical guidance.
• Conduct oversight and education of industry examiners, provide technical input to professional development programs and the conduct of examiner and instructor proficiency checks in accordance with CASA policies and delegations.
• Identify non-compliance or offences under civil aviation legislation, and CASA policy, and present that information to relevant stakeholders through high quality reports with clear recommendations, identifying any risks and/or systemic issues.
• Assess and analyse industry information, engage with stakeholders, monitor other external influences, and investigate potential scenarios to develop compliance strategies and mitigate emerging or actual risks.
• Contribute to maintaining a positive health and safety culture at CASA, including psychosocial wellbeing in the workplace and providing input, where appropriate, into decisions that may impact upon personal health, safety, and wellbeing in the workplace.
• Positively engage in and respond to change.

Other duties as required

In addition to the above, the FO2 is responsible for the following activities and deliverables, which represent an ongoing body of work:

• Exercise decision making, including as a delegate, on a range of complex regulatory service and surveillance activities which may include tasks associated with flight assessments and/or the oversight of authorisation holders in line with legislation, CASA's Corporate Plan, policies, practices and standards, CASA's Regulatory Philosophy and assigned delegations.

Ideal Candidate

Our FO1 ideal candidate must demonstrate the following:

Mandatory

• Ability to work independently under guidance from managers in accordance with established regulatory practices, operational needs, procedures, and assigned delegations.
• Ability to exercise initiative, analysis, problem solving, judgement, and decision-making and apply technical knowledge on matters where standards, policies and procedures may or may not cover the circumstances.
• Developed negotiation, facilitation, influencing and communication skills (written and verbal), to manage disparate views amongst stakeholders, including at a senior level.
• Demonstrated ability to actively engage in effective stakeholder management, including with regulated entities, on sensitive issues requiring conflict resolution within constrained time limits.
• Ability to identify and assess emerging issues and trends which may impact on the achievement of outcomes, including developing work plans, allocating work and monitoring progress and outcomes.
• A demonstrated ability to seek out diverse perspectives to identify opportunities for improvements.
• Understanding of aviation industry, civil aviation legislation, and relevant national and international aviation standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the conduct of regulatory assessment

In addition to the above, the FO2 ideal candidate must also demonstrate the following:

• Ability to work under direction from CASA in accordance with established regulatory practices, operational needs, procedures, and assigned delegations.
• Ability to exercise initiative, analysis, problem solving, judgement, and decision-making and apply technical knowledge on complex matters, and/or unusual matters where standards, policies and procedures may or may not cover the circumstances.
• Well-developed negotiation, facilitation, influencing and communication skills (written and verbal), to manage disparate views amongst stakeholders, including at a senior level.
• Experience in coaching colleagues in the completion of discreet work tasks to deliver outcomes or initiatives in complex environments, with the ability to assess emerging issues and trends which may impact on the achievement of outcomes, including developing work plans, allocating work and monitoring progress and outcomes
• In-depth understanding of the aviation industry, civil aviation legislation, and relevant national and international aviation standards

Desirable

Flight Instructor Rating with a current Pilot Instructor Rating proficiency check or equivalent.

Recent experience with a Part 141 or 142 operator including training and checking experience or equivalent.

Auditing experience.

An Australian Class C driver's licence

Eligibility requirements

Employment with CASA is subject to conditions prescribed within the Civil Aviation Act 1988 (the Act) and the CASA Enterprise Agreement. The following eligibility requirements apply to this position:

• At a minimum, prospective CASA employees must undergo pre-employment screening and must be willing to provide the required information to successfully undergo a police record check.
• The position's occupant must be an Australian citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain the required level of security clearance as required.
• As an employee in a safety sensitive position, perform, or be available to perform, safety sensitive aviation activities, as defined in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.
• Undertake and pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug test as part of CASA's Alcohol and Other Drugs Directive and Procedure.
• 8+ years of appropriate experience including holding an Air Transport Pilot's Licence (Fixed Wing) or Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter Category Rating).
• Hold a current class 1 Medical certificate.
• Civil or military equivalent qualifications that are relevant to the role. e.g. flight examiner, instructor rating, and/or training and checking pilot.
• Supervisory experience in aviation in a key person role or similar. i.e. Head of Flying Operations (HOFO), Head of Operations (HOO), Head of Training and Checking (HoTC), or an equivalent role with a National Aviation Authority (NAA).
• Understanding of Australia's Civil Aviation Act 1988 (the Act), and relevant CASRs and CARs, guidance material and other legislation, or similar aviation regulatory regime.
• Hold, or be eligible to hold, an Australian Security Identification Card (ASIC).

About Our Division

The purpose of Regulatory Oversight Division (ROD) is to deliver upon our aviation safety obligations for the provision of surveillance and regulatory services to authorisation holders in an efficient and effective manner. The Division is also responsible for providing regulatory guidance to support the aviation community understand the regulatory framework.

For further information, please contact:
Paul Musumeci, ,

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About us

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority's (CASA) primary function is to conduct the safety regulation of civil air operations in Australia, Australian civil airspace and the operation civil air operations in Australia, Australian civil airspace and the operation of Australian aircraft overseas.

CASA is committed to having a flexible and inclusive workplace and recognises and values the diversity of the wider Australian community.

We encourage and welcome applications from people with Disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.

Culture and benefits

We value our people. CASA values social and cultural diversity and is committed to a safe workplace. We are committed to the attraction, recruitment and retention of Indigenous Australians and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

CASA is committed to attaining and retaining the highest quality of skilled professionals and providing a desirable work environment in which they can maximise their talent and potential. We provide rewarding careers, promote work-life balance and support professional and personal development.

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