Testing Standards Officer Pilot (Midrand) Jobs

Testing Standards Officer Pilot (Midrand)

Employer: South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)
Location: Gauteng
Employment Type: Full-Time

About SACAA:

Established in 1998 under the Civil Aviation Act, SACAA serves as South Africa’s aviation regulatory body committed to maintaining world-class flight safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee approval processes for Aviation Training Organizations (ATO) and Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD)
• Develop and implement aviation training curricula/licensing standards in compliance with ICAO regulations
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure regulatory compliance
• Manage oversight of flight examiners, instructors, and testing centers
• Contribute to aviation regulation development (CARs/CATS)
• Provide technical support for accident investigations and safety systems
• Lead industry workshops to improve training/testing standards

Requirements:

Essential Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Commercial Pilot License with Grade II Instructor Rating (or equivalent SAAF Category B)
• Minimum 300 flight hours experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Airline Transport Pilot License with Grade I Instructor Rating
• SAAF Grade A Instructor experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of aviation training administration

Key Competencies:

• Strong regulatory interpretation skills
• Effective audit and inspection capabilities
• Technical writing for aviation documentation
• Industry liaison and stakeholder engagement
• Problem-solving in aviation safety contexts

Application Process:

Qualified candidates meeting all requirements are invited to submit applications through the official SACAA recruitment portal.

SACAA promotes employment equity – Preference given to candidates from designated groups. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.