Inspector: Air Traffic Services

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To monitor compliance by Air Traffic Service Units, Air Traffic Services (ATS) personnel and Airspace Management to safety regulations in line with Parts 172 and 65 of the CARs.

Oversight

• Prepare annual schedules for inspections of ATSUs
• Plan and conduct initial, renewal and surveillance inspections of air traffic service providers
• Conduct inspections, follow up on findings and propose enforcement when necessary.
• Regulate airspace activities including NASCOM Secretariat duties.

Approvals

• Assess service provider documents (e.g. SMS, MOP)
• Process applicable certification/ approval
• Assess safety assessments and make recommendations
• Assist PEL Review Board with assessing Designated Examiner applications
• Convene ATS Review Board for evaluation of investigation reports and other ATS-related matter
• Process Flexible Use of Airspace applications and respond to CAMU

Administration

• Compile monthly reporting
• Maintain the ATS Document management system and in line with the records management procedures
• Perform job-related administration duties
• Handle queries and adhere to SLAs.
• Collect traffic movements and incidents statistics for trend analysis and records.

Communications and Safety Promotion

• Participate in safety promotion activities (such as workshops, publications and seminars) and SACAA initiatives.
• Provide industry feedback to the Manager
• Publish safety enhancement information
• Maintain up-to-date aeronautical information

Enforcement

• Initiate enforcement action(s) for ATS licensing/certification non-compliances and infringements in line with the Enforcement procedure

Liaison and Consultation

• Lead the coordination of all stakeholders in respect of the functioning of NASCOM and provide input to the respective ATS forums.
• Participate in international and regional meetings and provide feedback to SACAA
• Act as a champion for ATS in assigned projects or working groups.

General

Perform any other duties for ANS Department as assigned by the Authority from time to time.

Technical Assistance

• Provide training and other assistance to other Aviation Infrastructure sections and SACAA divisions
• Provide training to other Inspectors, including from other aviation departments and regional entities