CASA Inspectors-Fight Operations (Melbourne and Perth)
- Jason Walburn
- Apr 22, 2022
- 5 min read
The Duties
CASA is seeking applicants to join the Regulatory Oversight Division who are ready to use their extensive fixed and/or rotary wing aviation experience in an Inspector role within the Surveillance Branch, an element of our new national operating model.
We are seeking candidates who work collaboratively and cohesively with their colleagues, peers and regulated entities conducting aviation operations nationally and internationally in accordance with CASA’s obligations under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 (the Act).
Along with the essential qualifications, the successful candidates will have the requisite fixed wing and rotary experience (generally not less than 5,000 hours as a pilot-in-command of civil or military aircraft) and previous appointments either in operational management as an airline pilot, designated examiner or training instructor, or as a military pilot where equivalent experience in civil air transport operations would have been acquired.
About the roles
The CASA Inspector – Flight Operations (FOI1) and Senior CASA Inspector – Flight Operations (FOI2) roles within surveillance:
ensuring that aviation approval holders continue to meet the legislative requirements and function at the level of competency and safety required, and the resolution of identified deficiencies by an aviation approval holder.
Reporting to a Manager in our Surveillance teams, these roles will work within a locally managed team of CASA Inspectors working collaboratively and cohesively. These roles require an understanding of various aviation industry sectors, civil aviation legislation hierarchy and supporting material. These positions are identified as safety sensitive. The incumbents may be required to perform, or be available to perform, safety sensitive aviation activities, as defined in the relevant regulations. Inspectors are responsible for applying technical knowledge to resolve queries, and/or leading and participating in surveillance events in accordance with CASA policy and procedures to ensure effective oversight of regulated industry participants.
The CASA Inspector - Flight Operations (FOI1) works under limited direction and demonstrate and exercise both initiative and judgment in the provision of accurate technical knowledge and expertise.
The Senior CASA Inspector – Flight Operations (FOI2) works under general direction and demonstrate and exercise both initiative and judgment. This includes providing highly developed technical knowledge and expertise in complex, or unusual matters where existing standards, policies and procedures may not cover the circumstances.
Responsibilities for CASA Inspectors, increasing in complexity and scope for Senior CASA Inspectors and within their appropriate technical discipline, may include the following (depending on the function assigned):
Plan and conduct surveillance activities in accordance with CASA policy, guidelines and standards.
Prepare surveillance reports and follow up on findings as necessary to ensure adequacy and timeliness of corrective actions.
Contribute to the risk evaluation of authorisation holders and coordinate noncompliance investigations and other associated tasking and when necessary, recommend enforcement action.
Interpreting analysis of trending reports and pursuing remediation activities to address high risk trending results.
Provide input to the ongoing continuous improvement of surveillance process, procedures, and standardisation.
Working closely with CASA staff to address specific safety information, education and training issues arising from surveillance and other regulatory services activities.
Maintaining knowledge of civil aviation legislation, regulations, policies and reporting requirements, Australian and international standards, quality assurance procedures and best practice models.
Supporting the provision of oversight as a member of a nationally dispersed team and across the division to drive successful CASA stakeholder outcomes.
Managing compliance processes including data analysis and produce intelligence reports in line with CASA standards.
Encouraging industry to comply with its obligations to maintain high standards of aviation safety through education, training, industry forums and timely aviation safety advice.
Providing on the job training for CASA Inspectors in their respective discipline.
Complying with standard business processes in line with CASA standards and identifying and recommending modifications to operational policies, procedures and standards.
Ensuring accurate records and information is maintained supporting all regulatory activities and team reporting requirements.
Exercising prescribed delegations in accordance with CASA policy and good administrative decision-making processes.
Modelling and promoting workplace safety, equity and diversity, participative management and environmental management in the workplace and acting in accordance with CASA’s values and behaviours.
Eligibility
Employment with CASA is subject to conditions prescribed within the Civil Aviation Act 1988.
At a minimum, prospective CASA employees must undergo pre-employment screening and be willing to provide required information to successfully undergo a police record check.
You must be an Australian citizen, or hold permanent resident status.
Minimum requirements for FOI1/FOI2:
Hold an Air Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane Category Rating), or Commercial Polit Licence (Helicopter Category Rating) or equivalent military background experience
A current Class 1 medical certificate.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of the LGBTIQA+ community, including transgender, gender diverse, and intersex people.
Eligibility (affirmative measure)
The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the 'Racial Discrimination Act 1975' and under Section 27 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Direction 2016. This vacancy is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people, or people with disability. To be engaged under the Affirmative Measures provision, evidence of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian heritage or disability may be required.
Our ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience
Our ideal FOI1 candidates
Technical civil or military equivalent qualifications that can be considered relevant to the role (for example Flight Training Examiner, Instructor rating, Check Pilot approval, etc.).
Extensive supervisory experience in aviation (for example checking and training, Chief Pilot, Chief Flying Instructor, Flight Examiner, Approved Testing Officer) or an equivalent national aviation authority.
Strong understanding of Australia’s civil aviation legislation with a focus on flight operations and their application in a regulatory environment.
Strong stakeholder management skills including the ability to liaise with stakeholders and provide well-considered responses to complex matters.
Demonstrated high level written and verbal communications skills with the ability to interpret complex information and present effective arguments in a timely manner.
Ability to analyse and interpret data from a wide variety of digital platforms and simplify technical information for non-technical audience as required.
Ability to independently exercise judgement in handling complex queries and share information with other team members to achieve outcomes.
Relevant tertiary or professional qualifications.
Our ideal FOI2 candidates
All of the above requirements for FOI1 candidates, plus
High level understanding of flight operations regulations and Australia’s civil aviation legislation, with a focus on flight operations and their application in a regulatory environment.
High level knowledge of project management principles.
A high-level understanding of quality assurance and risk management principles.
Demonstrated experience handling complex and ambiguous situations systematically.
Demonstrated experience delivering high quality service ensuring outcomes meet corporate objectives.
About us The Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s (CASA) primary function is to conduct the safety regulation of civil air operations in Australia, Australian civil airspace and the operation civil air operations in Australia, Australian civil airspace and the operation of Australian aircraft overseas. CASA is committed to having a flexible and inclusive workplace and recognises and values the diversity of the wider Australian community. We encourage and welcome applications from people with Disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people. Culture and benefits We value our people. CASA values social and cultural diversity and is committed to a safe workplace. We are committed to the attraction, recruitment and retention of Indigenous Australians and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. CASA is committed to attaining and retaining the highest quality of skilled professionals and providing a desirable work environment in which they can maximise their talent and potential. We provide rewarding careers, promote work-life balance and support professional and personal development.
For full details and information on the role please visit the Careers | Civil Aviation Safety Authority (casa.gov.au) Contact Officer for enquiries: Ross Liley ph: 02 6217 1111 Closing Date for Applications: 05 May 2022
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