CHIEF FLIGHT OPERATIONS INSPECTOR (I POST)

THE TANZANIA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY, (TCAA)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority, (TCAA) was established by the enactment of the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority Act 2003 Cap 80 (R.E 2006) to regulate the civil aviation industry in the United Republic of Tanzania in order to ensure effective implementation of Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) as provided in the Annexes of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The Authority is also responsible for economic regulation of the activities of persons and institutions providing air transport services and aeronautical airport services. In addition the Authority provides air navigation services in Tanzania.
To meet this mandate of regulating and overseeing the functions of the aviation industry in an efficient, sustainable and cost-effective manner, TCAA invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanian Citizens to fill in the following positions in the Divisions of Safety Regulation, Economic Regulation and Corporate Services.
A. DIVISION OF SAFETY REGULATION.
A1. CHIEF FLIGHT OPERATIONS INSPECTOR (I POST)
Reports to: Director Safety Regulation
Major function of the job
To manage the Flight Operations section and to provide efficient and effective safety oversight activities of aircraft operators, flight crew and approved training organizations in compliance with national and international standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. To advise the Director Safety Regulation on all matters relating to flight operations activities and regulations enforcement
2. To develop annual budgets for the flight operations section and ensure effective utilization of allocated resources
3. To determine training requirements of flight operations inspectors
4. To ensure development and amendment of operating regulations and technical guidance material in the field of flight operations
5. To develop schedules of safety oversight inspections for the section
6. To conduct inspections, certifications, surveillance and updating of air operators' certificate register.
7. To conduct adhoc inspections of air operators, proficiency checks of flight crew and approval of flight simulators.
8. To conduct station facility, apron, and en-route base inspections
9. To perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
Required Qualifications and Experience:

A formal academic qualification and holder of Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) with total flying hours of not less than 3000 , and type rating on at least two aircraft types above 5,700 kg in the Tanzania CAA register one of which must be a heavy aircraft type. ATPL holders, who have attended at least one formal course under the Instructor Training System (ITS) protocol or an equivalent system, will have an added advantage.

Remuneration:
An attractive package as per TCAA scheme of service and salary structure
Mode of employment:
Successful applicants shall be employed on contractual terms or on permanent and pensionable terms.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ALL THE POSITIONS:

• Successful candidates in all Inspectorate posts will initially be appointed as Developmental Inspectors and will be required to undergo inspectorate training (formal courses with on job training) before confirmation to full Inspectors.
• Successful applicants shall be employed on contractual terms or on permanent and pensionable terms.
• All officers are required to observe the TCAA Code of Conduct.
• Other terms and conditions of service are according to the TCAA Staff Rules.
• TCAA is an equal opportunity employer. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Only successful candidates will be contacted.
• This advert is also found in www.tcaa.go.tz.

MODE OF APPLICATION:
Application letters accompanied with certificates, Curriculum Vitae and recommendations from at least two referees; one of whom should be from the current employer. Applicants must provide contact addresses including telephone number(s) and email addresses.
Application letters should clearly be marked on top of the envelope, "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF (post applied for)" and be sent to the address below not later than 15 October, 2014.

Director General,
Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority,
Nyerere/Kitunda Road Junction,
Banana Area,
P.O. Box 2819,
DAR ES SALAAM