Flight Training Examiner (CASA)-Australia

About CASA

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.

The CASA’s Vison, Mission, and Values

Our vision, mission and values inform our staff, stakeholders, and partners of our shared responsibilities to keep our skies safe.

Our vision - Safe skies for all.

Our mission - To promote a positive and collaborative safety culture through a fair, effective and efficient aviation safety regulatory system, supporting our aviation community.

Our values - Excellence, Courage, Teamwork, Fairness, Integrity, Respect & Innovation

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.

Affirmative Measures

This vacancy is being advertised concurrently under a general and an affirmative measure recruitment process. Affirmative measures vacancies are only 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 will be required.

The Division

The purpose of Regulatory Oversight Division (ROD) is to deliver upon our aviation safety obligations for the provision of surveillance and regulatory services to authorisation holders in an efficient and effective manner. The Division is also responsible for providing regulatory guidance to support the aviation community understand the regulatory framework.

The Oversight Strategy Branch (OSB) support CASA and the Regulatory Oversight Division through the cohesive development of regulatory oversight strategy which enables effective and efficient regulatory operations.

The Opportunity

The Regulatory Oversight Division is responsible for the provision of aviation safety regulatory services and surveillance of operators and the facilitation of regulatory compliance support to operators. The Division is also responsible for flight testing, dangerous goods, cabin safety, ground operations, drug and alcohol management plans, international operations and organisational licensing.

The Flight Testing Office is responsible for regulatory service activities associated with the Flight Examiner Rating Course, the oversight and education of industry examiners, the technical input to the biennial Professional Development Program and the conduct of examiner and instructor proficiency checks. These activities span 141/142 and air transport operations in aeroplanes, helicopters and simulators.

These roles assume responsibility and accountability for the oversight of Flight Examiners, 61.040 approval holders and Approved Testing Officers and for the conduct of flight tests and proficiency checks. The role is responsible for the delivery of the CASA Flight Examiner Rating Course and the Professional Development Program which aim to enhance flying training and flight testing standards. This role has a strong educational focus and is required to provide industry mentoring, training and assessment.

This role is preferably located in either Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane, however other locations will be considered. Interstate travel will be required.

Regulatory Services 1 Branch has one permanent ongoing immediate vacancies for the positions of Flight Training Examiner (Rotorcraft) at the Flight Training Examiner 2 level. This recruitment process will be used to establish a merit pool to fill future vacancies as they arise.

Please download the candidate pack, at the level you are applying for, for further information about this opportunity and eligibility requirements.

For initial enquiries please contact Darren Justice via the CASA general switchboard +61 2 6217 1111.

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