Job Description

Posted 4 weeks ago

Reporting directly to the Accountable Executive to whom authority has been granted to ensure that all activities undertaken by Wilderness Air Botswana are carried out in accordance with the Wilderness Air Botswana Operations Manuals in terms of the applicable requirements prescribed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana and the Wilderness Air, Air Service licenses.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring that the Quality Assurance Program is properly established, implemented and maintained for both the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and the Approved Training Organization (ATO).

• Monitoring compliance with, and the adequacy of, procedures required to ensure safe operational practices and airworthy airplanes.

• Verifying, by monitoring activity in the fields of flight operations, maintenance, crew training and ground operations, that the standards required by the Authority, and any additional requirements defined by the operator, are being carried out under the supervision of the relevant Nominated Post-holders.

• Administering and controlling the Company Operating manuals.

• Representing the Company during external audits.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Recognized Aviation Quality Management Systems / Quality Assurance Management Certificate inclusive of Aviation Auditing,

• 5 years working experience in the aviation industry

• 3 years working experience in any combination of the recognized aviation Post Holder positions

• Exceptional knowledge of Civil Aviation Regulations of Botswana

• Broad operational knowledge and experience in the function of the organization including: Training management, aircraft operations, air traffic management, aerodrome operations and maintenance organization management.

• Experience in tourist charter type operations

• Strong understanding of aviation risk and liability management

• Sound knowledge of quality management principles and practices

COMPETENCIES

• Good command of English, both written and verbal

• Leadership ability

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Team worker with the ability to interface with a variety of departments

• Computer Literacy

• Candidates will have preference with:

Acceptable Management Diploma/certificate
Experience in Aviation Quality Systems
Experience in multi-national and multi-cultural diversity
Willingness to serve an active role in tourist and aviation associations with a view to constantly improving the respective industries in spare time

Tagged as: Wilderness Air

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