Flight Operations Inspector

Role Overview

CASA is seeking a Flight Operations Inspector (fixed wing) to join the Flight Testing Office in the Regulatory Oversight Division in CASA. In this role, you will be accountable for the oversight of Flight Examiners, approval holders, and Approved Testing Officers, while delivering programs that enhance training and testing standards. With a strong educational focus, you will provide mentoring, training, and assessment to industry professionals.

About the position

The Regulatory Oversight Division is responsible for the provision of aviation safety regulatory services and surveillance and the facilitation of regulatory compliance support to operators and maintenance organisations. The Division is also responsible for safety oversight of flight crew Aerodromes, RPAS, dangerous goods, cabin safety, ground operations, drug and alcohol management plans and international operations.

The Flight Testing Office plays a vital role in maintaining standards of flight crew in Australia. It is responsible for oversight activities of the Flight Examiner Rating Course, provides education and mentoring for industry examiners, contributes technical input to the biennial Professional Development Program, and conducts examiner and instructor proficiency checks and flight tests. These responsibilities span Parts 141 and 142, as well as air transport and aerial work operations in aeroplanes, helicopters, and simulators.

This role may also provide broader support to other safety oversight functions across the agency. This is an opportunity to influence industry standards and help develop highly skilled flight examiners and instructors.

This role is preferably located in either Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane, however other locations will be considered. Interstate travel will be required.

Key Responsibilities

Flying Operations Inspector (FTO) is responsible for the following deliverables, which represent an ongoing body of work:

Duties defined in position description FO (1 or 2)

Exercise the prescribed delegations as authorised by the Director of Aviation Safety / CEO and undertake the activities of the division in a professional, effective and efficient manner.

Conduct oversight activities such as ground and air surveillance of Flight Examiners, approval holders and Approved Testing Officers and associated flying training activities in accordance with prescribed schedules to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Investigate accidents, incidents, complaints or other reports relating to Flight Examiners and initiate any necessary action in regard to deficiencies or breaches of the legislation.

Provide high quality, expert technical and regulatory support, and complex advice to the Manager Flight Testing Office and CASA hierarchy.

Investigate accidents, incidents, complaints or other reports relating to Flight Examiners and initiate any necessary action in regard to deficiencies or breaches of the legislation.

Provide high quality, expert technical and regulatory support, and complex advice to the Manager Flight Testing Office and CASA hierarchy.

Make assessments and recommendations in relation to applicants seeking to become Flight Examiners and conduct surveillance to ensure continued maintenance of required standards.

Conduct flight tests for the issue of licences and ratings and conduct proficiency checks as required.

Provide ongoing mentoring and education to Flight Examiners.

Provide expert services to the industry on a fee for service basis.

Promote workplace safety, equity and diversity, participative management and environmental management in the workplace and act in accordance with the CASA Values and Behaviours.

Other duties as required

Ideal Candidate

Flying Operations Inspector (FTO) ideal candidate must demonstrate the following:

Mandatory

As defined in position description FO (1 or 2)

Hold a Part 61 Air Transport Pilot Licence or Commercial Pilot Licence with an Aeroplane Category Rating; and

Hold a current Class 1 Medical certificate; and

Hold a CASA Part 61 Flight Examiner Rating with multiple Flight Examiner Endorsements and a current Examiner Rating proficiency check; and

Hold a Flight Instructor Rating with a Grade One Training Endorsement and a current Instructor Rating proficiency check; and

Have extensive Australian flight testing experience and demonstrated knowledge as a Flight Examiner Rating holder, Approved Testing Officer, military equivalent or CASA inspector.

Strong understanding of Australia's civil aviation legislation with a focus on flight training operations and their application in a regulatory environment.

Strong stakeholder management skills including the ability to liaise with stakeholders and provide well-considered responses to complex matters.

Demonstrated high level written and verbal communications skills with the ability to interpret complex information and present effective arguments in a timely manner.

Ability to independently exercise judgement in handling complex queries and share information with other team members to achieve outcomes.

Desirable

As defined in position description FO (1 or 2)

Hold, or have held, the position of Chief Pilot and/or Head of Operations (HOO).

Have current Australian flight testing knowledge and experience across multiple kinds of flight tests and proficiency checks.

Have recent experience with a Part 141 or 142 operator.

Have recent small aeroplane training and checking experience.

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).

For further information, please contact: Darren Justice, ,

A merit pool will be established to fill future vacancies.

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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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