Flight Operations Inspector – High/Low (Midrand) Jobs

Flight Operations Inspector – High/Low (Midrand)

Company: South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Location: Gauteng

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: Matric + Aviation Certification

Experience: 1,000 – 1,500 Flight Hours (See Requirements)

Field: Aviation / Airline

About SACAA

Established under the Civil Aviation Act of 2009, SACAA operates as a key agency within South Africa’s Department of Transport to advance aviation safety standards nationwide.

Job Purpose

Ensure operational safety compliance for Air Operator Certificate (AOC) holders through inspections, audits, and recommendations. Key objectives include:

• Evaluate operator readiness for AOC issuance/updates
• Monitor ongoing compliance with aviation regulations
• Identify operational deficiencies & recommend corrective actions
• Support enforcement measures for safety violations

Core Responsibilities

Operational Oversight:

• Conduct facility/base/route inspections with scheduled & surprise audits
• Assess effectiveness of operator Safety Management Systems (SMS)
• Verify training programs & operational documentation accuracy
• Investigate potential regulatory violations

Policy & Standards:

• Develop proposals for operational safety standards
• Review/update aviation policies in line with industry developments

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Provide operational feedback to SACAA leadership
• Promote aviation safety awareness across industry partners

Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Valid Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) or Commercial Pilot License (CPL)

Preferred Qualification:

• CPL with Frozen ATPL status

Flight Experience:

• 1,500 hours as pilot/pilot-in-command (Part 121 operators) OR
• 1,000 hours as pilot/pilot-in-command (Part 135 operators)

Application Process

Qualified candidates are invited to apply through the SACAA careers portal at sacaa.mcidirecthire.com.