Testing Standard Officer (Pilot)

SUMMARY:
Responsible for licensing standards and regulations for all aircrew licenses; oversight of designated flight examiners Radio Telephony Examiner oversight; approval and oversight of examination centres.  Monitor discipline and ethics of pilot instructors and designated examiners. Submit memos to LAC for further investigation or enforcement action against instructors and examiners. Conduct and participate in review boards for the designation and redesignation of pilot instructors and designated examiners. Respond to queries regarding crew licensing, instructors, designated examiners, training or assessment from industry and the Authority. Provide technical assistance to other states, industry and licencing office. Participate in national seminars, conferences and workgroups related to instructors, designated examiners or inspector duties. Maintain procedure documents related to TSO inspectors for flight crew instructors or designated examiners

POSITION INFO:
JOB DESCRIPTION 

• Conduct audits and inspections as per Company Procedures to establish compliance.
• Provide oversight the activities of designated flight examiners and flight instructors.
• Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems.
• Recommend enforcement measures with respect to regulatory non-compliances.
• Provide factual reports of audits and inspections conducted on the training organisations.
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of corrective action and the closure of action within allocated time frames.
• Facilitate approval, and their maintenance with respect to Training and Procedures Manuals
• Support the Licensing Administration function within Company, including the assessment of applications, against legal requirements in accordance with the provisions of the Company Regulations, Parts ,61, 62, 63, 68, 69 and 71.
• Investigate and recommend action to the Director on any deviations to the requirements.
• Develop and implement standards for licensing administration that ensures adherence to requirements.
• Introduce adequate control measures to enable Company to effectively carry out its mandate of Safety and Security Oversight
• Update and amend all documentation, checklists and procedures to ensure compliance with the regulations.
• Recommending the approval/denial/withdrawal of exemptions and special approvals.
• Provide direct entry support to the legal system on enforcement issues
• Project a professional and positive image of the company to all stakeholders.
• Provide industry feedback to the Manager
• Participate with industry through workshops and conferences in the development of:
  • Practical examination/testing/training standards
  • The oversight system to portray a positive image of the Company.
• Liaise with industry to record problem-solving solutions and convey knowledge to the industry to allow for the improvement of standards.
• Resolve customer issues while abiding by regulations and internal policies