Senior Flying Operations Inspector-Western Australia
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Ongoing (permanent), Full-time
Flight Operations Level ii (FO2), $172,600 to $187,972
Perth
The Role
CASA is recruiting for a Senior Flying Operations Inspector (Rotorcraft). If you are the holder of a Commercial Pilot Licence (Rotorcraft) with experience in heavy helicopter offshore operations and are looking for an opportunity to contribute to Australia's aviation safety system, we encourage you to apply.
As a member of CASA’s Aviation Technical (AT) job family, a Senior Flying Operations Inspector (FO2) works under direction and guidance from a Manager and National Manager. The role sits within a team of inspectors and other related staff, who work collaboratively to deliver on CASA’s strategic operational priorities and work plans, including the National Oversight Plan (NOP).
The Senior Flying Operations Inspector is responsible for the following deliverables, which represent an ongoing body of work:
Exercise decision making, including as a delegate, on a range of complex regulatory service and surveillance activities which may include tasks associated with flight assessments and/or the oversight of authorisation holders in line with legislation, CASA’s Corporate Plan, policies, practices and standards, CASA’s Regulatory Philosophy and assigned delegations.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, by providing detailed, timely and constructive input, sharing knowledge and managing personal performance in accordance with CASA’s values, policies and practices.
Actively participate in work programs that deliver the various elements of CASA’s strategies and priorities including, but not limited to, issuing initial approvals; compliance assurance and reporting; regulatory improvement, stakeholder engagement; and the resolution of safety issues, including identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Work professionally with regulated entities, government departments, the aviation sector and the public when providing regulatory services, drawing on expertise to provide advice and technical guidance.
Conduct oversight and education of industry examiners, provide technical input to professional development programs and the conduct of examiner and instructor proficiency checks in accordance with CASA policies and delegations.
Identify non-compliance or offences under civil aviation legislation and CASA policy, and present that information to relevant stakeholders through high quality reports with clear recommendations, identifying any risks and/or systemic issues.
Assess and analyse industry information, engage with stakeholders, monitor other external influences, and investigate potential scenarios to develop compliance strategies and mitigate emerging or actual risks.
Contribute to maintaining a positive health and safety culture at CASA, including psychosocial wellbeing in the workplace and providing input, where appropriate, into decisions that may impact upon personal health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace.
Demonstrating awareness of the diverse histories, cultures, and experiences of First Nations Peoples and other cultural groups. Communicating with respect and understanding of balancing work, family and community responsibilities.
Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate must demonstrate the following:
Ability to work under direction from CASA in accordance with established regulatory practices, operational needs, procedures, and assigned delegations.
Ability to exercise initiative, analysis, problem solving, judgement, and decision-making and apply technical knowledge on complex matters, and/or unusual matters where standards, policies and procedures may or may not cover the circumstances.
Well-developed negotiation, facilitation, influencing, and communication skills (written and verbal), to manage disparate views amongst stakeholders, including at a senior level.
Experience in coaching colleagues in the completion of discreet work tasks to deliver outcomes or initiatives in complex environments, with the ability to assess emerging issues and trends which may impact on the achievement of outcomes, including developing work plans, allocating work and monitoring progress and outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to actively engage in effective stakeholder management, including with regulated entities, on sensitive issues requiring conflict resolution within constrained time limits.
Ability to assess emerging issues and trends which may impact on the achievement of outcomes, including developing work plans, allocating work and monitoring progress and outcomes.
A proven ability to seek out diverse perspectives to identify opportunities and improvements.
In-depth understanding of the aviation industry, civil aviation legislation, and relevant national and international aviation standards.
Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the conduct of regulatory assessments.
Eligibility Requirements
These are Mandatory requirements for the role:
At a minimum, prospective CASA employees must undergo pre-employment screening and must be willing to provide the required information to successfully undergo a police record check.
The position’s occupant must be an Australian citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain the required level of security clearance as required.
As an employee in a safety sensitive position, perform, or be available to perform, safety sensitive aviation activities, as defined in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.
Undertake and pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug test as part of CASA’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Directive and Procedure.
8+ years of appropriate experience including holding an Air Transport Pilot’s Licence (Fixed Wing) or Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter Category Rating).
Civil or military equivalent qualifications that are relevant to the role. e.g.: flight examiner, instructor rating, and/or training and checking pilot.
Supervisory experience in aviation in a key person role or similar. i.e.: Head of Flying Operations (HOFO), Head of Operations (HOO), Head of Training and Checking (HoTC), or an equivalent role with a National Aviation Authority (NAA).
Understanding of Australia’s Civil Aviation Act 1988 (the Act), and relevant CASRs and CARs, guidance material and other legislation, or similar aviation regulatory regime.
Hold, or be eligible to hold, an Australian Security Identification Card (ASIC).
Note: The Delegate may consider experience other than that specified depending on the position’s specific responsibilities and may also consider experience equivalent to the nominated experience in lieu of a proportion of this 8-year requirement. This could include experience in General Aviation activities, in a management role, or a role of a Flying Operations inspector within a NAA or military equivalent.
About Our 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.
For further information, please contact: Casey Moss | +61 08 9366 2851 | Casey.Moss@casa.gov.au
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