Flight Operations Inspector International
Civil Aviation Authority of FijiNadiFull-timeTourism & Hospitality
Reporting to the Senior Flight Operations Inspector – International, the FOI-I implements and maintains standards for international flight operations and safety management within the Flight Operations Section of the Air Safety Department.
The role provides regulatory oversight of assigned Fiji and foreign air operators through certification, audits, inspections, flight tests and risk-based surveillance, and serves as an authorised person under the Air Navigation Regulations.
Responsibilities
- Flight operations standards: develop and review standards documents, directives and advisory material; assess operators' operations and training manuals, exemptions and approvals.
- Audit and inspection: conduct AOC and FAOC certification and renewal audits, ramp and route checks, flight tests and oversight of designated examiners.
- Risk management: perform and record operational risk assessments and advise on controls to mitigate identified risks.
- Investigation: investigate mandatory occurrence reports and alleged regulatory breaches, and support accident and incident investigations.
- Operator compliance: oversee assigned international operators, including their safety management systems, training and checking programmes, and aircraft type suitability for Fiji.
- Advice and reporting: provide sound technical advice and clear, timely reports to management and stakeholders.
- Teamwork and values: work collaboratively across CAAF and with international regulatory partners, and uphold CAAF's professional standards.
Requirements
- A university degree in a civil aviation discipline or other relevant academic qualification.
- Current certification as a quality, lead or aerospace auditor.
- At least five (5) years as a flight operations inspector with a government civil aviation authority.
- Airline Check and training background, including preparing and approving flight training and checking programmes, and developing training plans for inspectors or managers in flight operations.
- Full Flight (dynamic) simulator instructor or as a pilot evaluator experience on Airbus or Boeing transport category aircraft.
- Involvement in aviation audits (operations, QMS, SMS, regulatory compliance or operational safety), including at least one audit conducted within the last 24 months.
- Knowledge of ICAO Annex 18 and the safe transport of dangerous goods by air.
- Exposure to accident or incident investigation and to safety management system oversight.
Benefits
- CAAF offers a competitive remuneration package, including a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, medical insurance, performance-based incentives and professional development within an internationally connected aviation regulatory environment.
How to apply
recruitment@caaf.org.fj.
