Job Purpose

Somalia Civil Aviation Authority (SCA) is to develop the air transport industry in accordance with the latest international standards, strengthen the position of the Federal Republic of Somalia as a globally influential player in civil aviation, achieve financial growth and sustainability, and enforce the relevant rules, regulations and procedures to ensure air transport safety and security.

The Civil Aviation Inspector (CASI) – Aerodromes is one of several positions within the Airspace and Air Navigation Infrastructure Branch of the Aviation Safety Department within the Aviation Regulation and Oversight Group of the Somalia Civil Aviation Authority. 

The mandate of the Aviation Safety Department is to develop, implement and improve an aviation safety regulatory and oversight program for Somalia

The incumbent reports directly to the Manager – Airspace and Air Navigation Infrastructure. He or she interacts directly with aerodrome personnel and organizations, SCAA colleagues from both within and outside the Branch, as well as other aviation stakeholders.

Deliverables

Duties and Responsibilities

Answering to the Manager, Airspace and Air Navigation Infrastructure, the incumbent verifies, primarily through inspections and audits, that holders of aerodrome operator certificates continue to meet the established requirements and function at the level of competency and safety required by Somalia

Specific functions include:

Function 1 – Rulemaking:

1. Contributes to the development, maintenance and enhancement of the regulatory and oversight programs, policies, processes, procedures and practices germane to the certification, management and operation of aerodromes;
2. Develops guidance material for use by industry to foster compliance with the regulatory requirements;
3. Develops communications products (Aviation Bulletins or Circulars, etc.) as appropriate, to inform the aviation community of regulatory, compliance and safety issues;
4. Educates the community on the regulatory requirements either informally by email or social media, or through the delivery of formal information sessions, workshops and/or briefings; and
5.  Participates in stakeholder consultations.

Function 2 – Licensing, Certification, Authorization and Approval/Acceptance of Individuals and Organizations

1. Verifies conformance of documentary submissions against regulatory requirements for the issuance, maintenance or amendment of aerodrome manuals, as required;
2. Verifies aerodrome data in the aerodrome manual and aeronautical information publications;
3. Issues an initial or an amended Aerodrome Operator Certificate, as appropriate; and
4. Prepares and issues exemptions, as required.

Function 3 – Surveillance:

1. Inspects/audits aerodrome operating procedures/operations;
2. Inspects/tests aerodrome facilities and equipment;
3. Inspects/audits/assesses/tests aerodrome emergency plans;
4. Inspects/tests rescue and firefighting services; and
5. Monitors the aviation environment by reviewing incident, accident or other safety-related reports.

Function 4 – Resolution of Safety Issues:

1. Accepts corrective action plans for the redress of findings from audits and inspections and conducts follow-up activities as required;
2. Recommends and/or supports enforcement action; and
3. Attends regulatory tribunals to give evidence or to provide subject matter expertise when required.

Function 5 – General:

1. Provides guidance, support or advice to other sections of the Civil Aviation Authority or other Government Agencies, as required;
2. Contributes to the improvement of programs, processes, policies and procedures;
3. Prepares and /or amends manuals, reports, memoranda and other documents;
4. Trains other inspectors, as required;
5. Responsible for the judicious and proper use organization-issued credits cards or funds issued to the incumbent;
6. Responsible for the proper use and care of any computers, physical tools, security systems, equipment including vehicles and files issued by the SCAA in the performance of the incumbent’s work;
7. May be requested to act on behalf of the Manager – Airspace and Air Navigation Infrastructure; and
8. Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager – Airspace and Air Navigation Infrastructure.

Work Conditions

May require:

• meeting tight deadlines in response to urgent requests from superiors;
• spending required hours in an office environment and also extra hours as required;
• national and international travel; spending long hours at aeronautical facilities.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

The delivery of a robust regulatory program to achieve complianceExperience

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

Essential:

• Degree in Civil/ Electrical Engineering; and
• An acceptable combination of training and experience in a field relevant to the position.

Desirable:

Advanced degree in the field relevant to the position

Professional Experience:

Essential:

• Three (3) years’ experience in aerodrome design, management, planning and/or operations.
• The applicant may be an engineer (civil or electrical) with adequate experience in the above. 

Specialty Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of a variety of air operations; and
• Knowledge of current and emerging issues, trends and challenges relating to civil aviation safety and the aviation industry.

Languages:

A good command of oral and written English, as well as Somali Language

Competency Requirements

COMPETENCIES

• Leadership and Management – Senior Inspector/Officer Level
  • Uphold integrity and respect
  • Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
  • Promote innovation and change
  • Achieve results
• Technical Skills
  • Systems thinking
  • Risk management
• Personal Conduct
  • Integrity
  • Openness
  • Fairness
  • Respect
  • Initiative
  • Self-improvement
• Functional
  • Analytical thinking
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Decision making
  • Communication
  • Planning and organizing
  • Teamwork
  • Office technologies
• Process
  • Organization assessment and approval
  • Assessment, Inspections and Audits
  • Enforcement
  • Personnel Licensing
  • Technical Procedures

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