Job Details

Job Description

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), a Statutory Body established by the Government of the Republic of Zambia under Section 3 of the Civil Aviation Authority Act No. 7 of 2012 to provide for the regulation and promotion of Civil Aviation in Zambia, is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons who are ambitious, innovative, energetic and performance driven to fill the vacancy of Inspector Flight Operations – Helicopter Pilot.

The Civil Aviation Authority is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Inspector Flight Operations – Helicopter Pilot.

JOB PURPOSE

To Supervise the regulations of General Aviation, commercial operations and aerial works, in order to ensure flight safety.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The job holders will be required to develop, maintain and implement ICAO Annexe 6, Parts I, II and III, Standards and Recommended Practices, in particular the following:
• Effectively undertake the regulations for General Aviation, commercial operations and aerial works to ensure safety of the travelling public.
• Develop regulations for non-commercial operations including RPAS.
• Effectively undertakes the regulations for issuance of ROC, and special authorizations for RPAS in order to meet national requirements.
• Effectively oversees the approval and monitoring of the aircraft operations safety management systems in order to minimize hazards and risks in aircraft and RPAS operations.
• Effectively oversees the implementation of performance management systems in order enhance individual and organizational efficiency.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

a) Minimum Primary/Secondary Education:
Full-Form V /Grade 12 Certificate with a minimum of five (5) “O” Levels with credits in English and Mathematics.

b) Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications:
Commercial Pilots License (Helicopters)

c) Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:
3 years in relevant field.

d) Other Skills/Attributes
• Interpersonal Skills
• Computer literate
• Integrity

Applicants who meet the above qualifications MUST:
• submit a signed application letter accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae including three (3) traceable referees and day time telephone numbers and contact address.
• Submit listed relevant qualifications.
• Submit a National Registration Card.
• Foreign qualifications or certificates should be accompanied by verification from Zambia Qualifications Authority.

All applications should reach the undersigned not later than 21 May, 2024.

Note: CAA is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages females and differently abled Zambian individuals to apply.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply to:

The Director-General
Civil Aviation Authority
Former Zambia Airways Technical Base Hanger 38/947
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
P.O. Box 50137
LUSAKA