Flight Operations Inspector; Airplane

Role Overview

The Flight Operations Inspector (FOI) role is to carry out certification, surveillance, and oversight tasks authorized by the Head of Flight Operations. The FOI acts as the focal QCAA Inspector for operators operating within the State of Qatar.

• Carry out inspection, oversight, certification, and regulatory compliance for operators.
• Analyze data from organizations to support performance‑based monitoring.
• Conduct routine and non‑routine inspections and surveillance audits, including reviews of facilities, manpower requirements and operational capabilities at approved locations.
• Ensure operators identify root causes of all submitted Mandatory Occurrence Reports (MORs) and evaluate corrective actions.
• Identify gaps between oversight obligations and workforce skills, recommending corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Carry out certification and authorization processes and associated regulatory functions.

• At least 5‑year experience preparing or implementing rules, regulations, operating manuals, flight and ground procedures for flight safety, inspection and certification.
• Age below 60 years (may be relaxed for qualified candidates).
• Accident‑free record for last 5 years.
• Fully trained inspector with previous CAA experience as Inspector (ICAO member).
• Experience as an auditor is an asset.
• Hold or have held a pilot license with a minimum of 5,000 hours and at least 2,000 hours as Pilot in Command on a performance Class A (CS25) aircraft.
• Experience as a Type Rating Instructor or Examiner or Synthetic Flight Examiner/Instructor is an advantage.
• At least as qualified as the personnel to be inspected or supervised.
• Civil or Military Aviation Management degree is an advantage.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Well‑developed communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Willingness and aptitude to work in a multi‑disciplinary, multi‑cultural environment.
• MS Office and computer literate.
• Sound knowledge of related ICAO annexes, recommended practices and related documentation.
• Good knowledge of local aviation regulations in operations and licensing, EASA Air Operations implementing rules (Reg. 965/2012) and Air Crew implementing rules (Reg. 1178/2011).
• Good knowledge of Project Management System concept.
• Experience as Flight Instructor (TRI‑SFI) or Flight Examiner (TRE/SFE) is an advantage.
• Experience in a civil or military aviation management position is an advantage.
• Extensive experience as a government flight operations inspector, accident investigation and prevention, and safe transportation of goods by air.
• Experience in preparation, approval and use of flight operations manuals and other flight documentation.
• Experience in preparation and approval of flight training and checking programmes, and development of training plans for inspectors and managers in the field of flight operations.
• Total experience of not less than 5,000 hours and not less than 2,000 hours as PIC on a performance Class A (CS25) aircraft.