Operations Manager at Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA)

(REF: CAS/HR/001/2017)

To coordinate and oversee the implementation of the safety oversight programmes and technical support to Partner States related to flight operations as approved by the Board.

Roles for the Operations Manager Job

• Managing the flight operations department.
• Participating in the evaluation of the status of aviation safety in the Partner States and providing technical assistance to Partner States in oversight activities.
• Developing and reviewing the harmonised civil aviation (flight safety standards) regulations to ensure conformity to international standards.
• Developing and reviewing applicable technical guidance materials for flight operations’ practices and procedures to implement the harmonised regulations.
• Monitoring the implementation of international standards and recommended practices by Partner States.
• Organising and facilitating Working Group meetings of Flight Safety Standards’ experts to formulate and review harmonised civil aviation regulations and technical guidance materials related to flight operations.
• Evaluating proposals to amendments of international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS) and formulating a response to ICAO after a regional meeting to evaluate it.
• Developing inputs and implementing procedures and guidelines to be followed in obtaining and sharing of regional human resources for inspection activities, surveillance, audits and responding to requests by Partner
• States for assistance in flight safety related

Operations Manager Job Requirements

• A holder of a current Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL).
• A Master’s degrees from a recognized university would be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in aviation with a civil aviation administration, directly associated with the preparation and responsibility for implementation of rules, regulations, operating manuals, flight and ground procedures deemed necessary for flight safety, inspection and certification.
• Considerable flight crew experience as pilot-in-command on modern, turbine engine aircraft or substantial experience as a Flight Operations Inspector with ratings in modern, turbine engine aircraft (preferably type operated) in the region. A minimum of 5000 hours of flying experience with a demonstrable experience in an international airline operations of at least 1,000 hrs minimum.