Flight Training Examiner (Fixed Wing)

About the opportunity

The Regulatory Oversight Division is responsible for the provision of aviation safety regulatory services and surveillance of operators and the facilitation of regulatory compliance support to operators. The Division is also responsible for flight testing, dangerous goods, cabin safety, ground operations, drug and alcohol management plans, international operations and organisational licensing. 

The Flight Testing Office is responsible for regulatory service activities associated with the Flight Examiner Rating Course, the oversight and education of industry examiners, the technical input to the biennial Professional Development Program and the conduct of examiner and instructor proficiency checks. These activities span 141/142 and air transport operations in aeroplanes, helicopters and simulators. 

These roles assume responsibility and accountability for the oversight of Flight Examiners, 61.040 approval holders and Approved Testing Officers and for the conduct of flight tests and proficiency checks. The role is responsible for the delivery of the CASA Flight Examiner Rating Course and the Professional Development Program which aim to enhance flying training and flight testing standards. This role has a strong educational focus and is required to provide industry mentoring, training and assessment.

This role is preferably located in either Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane, however other locations will be considered. Interstate travel will be required. 

Regulatory Services 1 Branch has two permanent ongoing immediate vacancies for the positions of Flight Training Examiner (Fixed Wing) at the Flight Operations Inspector 1 level. This recruitment process will be used to establish a merit pool to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies as they arise. 

The Flight Training Examiner is responsible for the following deliverables, which represent an ongoing body of work:

• Exercise the prescribed delegations as authorised by the Director of Aviation Safety / CEO and undertake the activities of the Branch in a professional, effective and efficient manner.

• Conduct ground and air surveillance of Flight Examiners, 61.040 approval holders and Approved Testing Officers and associated flying training activities in accordance with prescribed schedules to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Investigate accidents, incidents, complaints or other reports relating to Flight Examiners and initiate any necessary action in regard to deficiencies or breaches of the legislation.

• Make assessments and recommendations in relation to applicants seeking to become Flight Examiners and conduct surveillance to ensure continued maintenance of required standards.

• Conduct flight tests for the issue of licences and ratings and conduct proficiency checks as required.

• Provide ongoing mentoring and education to Flight Examiners.

• Provide expert services to the industry on a fee for service basis.

• Promote workplace safety, equity and diversity, participative management and environmental management in the workplace and act in accordance with the CASA Values and Behaviours.

• Other duties as required. 

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate must demonstrate the following:

Mandatory

• Hold an Air Transport Pilot Licence or Commercial Pilot Licence with an Aeroplane Category Rating; and

• Hold a current Class 1 Medical certificate; and

• Hold a CASA Flight Examiner Rating with multiple Flight Examiner Endorsements and a current Examiner Rating proficiency check; and 

• Hold a Flight Instructor Rating with a Grade One Training Endorsement and a current Instructor Rating proficiency check; and

• Have extensive Australian flight testing experience and demonstrated knowledge as a Flight Examiner Rating holder, Approved Testing Officer, military equivalent or CASA inspector.

• Strong understanding of Australia’s civil aviation legislation with a focus on Flight Training operations and their application in a regulatory environment.

• Strong stakeholder management skills including the ability to liaise with stakeholders and provide well-considered responses to complex matters.

• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communications skills with the ability to interpret complex information and present effective arguments in a timely manner.

• Ability to independently exercise judgement in handling complex queries and share information with other team members to achieve outcomes.

Desirable

• Hold, or have held, the position of Chief Pilot and/or Head of Operations (HOO).

• Have current Australian flight testing knowledge and experience across multiple kinds of flight tests and proficiency checks. 

• Have recent experience with a Part 141 or 142 operator.

• Have recent small aeroplane training and checking experience.