Flight Operations Inspector - Helicopter and Agricultural Unit-New Zealand
- Jason Walburn
- Mar 14, 2020
- 2 min read
Company description:
The Civil Aviation Authority and the Aviation Security Service offer distinctively different career opportunities and embrace diverse talent. All jobs at the Authority contribute to ensuring safe and secure skies to help New Zealand fly. The Civil Aviation Authority is the regulatory arm of our organisation and the Aviation Security Service is the nationwide provider for aviation security.
Job description:
Flight Operations Inspector – Helicopter and Agricultural Unit
About us
The Authority is a Crown entity, responsible for the safety and security of New Zealand’s civil aviation system. The Authority has two business arms – the security arm (the Aviation Security Service) which provides aviation security services at airports across New Zealand and the regulatory arm (the Civil Aviation Authority), which is responsible for the safety oversight of the civil aviation system.
About the role
The Flight Operations Inspector is a busy and rewarding role, where you can make a visible contribution to the safety of aviation performance. The role sits within CAA’s Helicopter and Agricultural Unit, this Unit is responsible for the regulatory oversight of NZ commercial helicopter operators and includes fixed-wing operators conducting agricultural operations.
As one of our Flight Operations Inspectors, you will focus on the safety oversight of organisations operating in the helicopter and agricultural sectors. Your key responsibilities will include:
Assessment and certification (new and ongoing) of helicopter and fixed wing (agricultural) operators looking to join the industry
Surveillance of operators
Preparation of inspection, certification and monitoring reports
Analysis and assessment of Regulatory Compliance
In addition, you will be involved in safety education and promotion.
About you
This role will suit someone who is keen to positively influence and improve aviation safety performance, and to develop as a regulator.
The skills, experience and aptitudes we are looking for include:
Substantial helicopter pilot experience in a broad range of commercial operations, such as Longline, NVGs, Antarctic Operations and agricultural operations
Fixed wing agricultural experience is desirable preferably
Good knowledge of civil aviation regulations and safety management
Preference for specialist ratings e.g. IFR, instructor, multi-engine, agricultural
Have credibility and integrity within the aviation sector
Systems thinker with an ability to evaluate management behaviour and process
You will have excellent interpersonal skills and a background in building effective working relationships with both internal and external groups.
Our Flight Operations Team is team is busy, dynamic, delivery-focused and passionate about what they do. They are focused on making a very real contribution to aviation safety across a diverse range of air operators. This is a great opportunity to be part of continuing to keep enhancing aviation safety specifically in the helicopter and agricultural sector.
Why work for CAA?
CAA employees enjoy benefits including 4% Kiwisaver employer contributions and discounted health insurance premiums. Our head office is modern, well-equipped and close to public transport and next to the fabulous Wellington waterfront. We have an active social club with regular events.
The CAA embraces diversity and is committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution.
To Apply
Should you wish to make an application please click the Apply button to submit your CV and cover letter.
Applications close Thursday 2nd April 2020
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