Flight Operations Inspector – New Zealand

Flight Operations Inspector – New Zealand

Company: CAA/Avsec Posted 11 hours ago Brisbane QLD Government (Government & Defence) Full time $112,171- $131,259 (NZD)

Working at our organisation you'll have the opportunity to contribute to safe and secure skies, for New Zealand.

About the role

As a Flight Operations Inspector in our Certification- Agricultural and Helicopter team, you will be responsible for carrying out certification activities for organisations seeking to operate in the aviation system, and to ensure they meet the requirements for certification. This includes carrying out assessments to determine requirements against the Civil Aviation Regulations and to evidence certification decisions in a way that supports the CAA's goals and objectives.

This role will give you the opportunity to positively influence the continuous improvement in aviation safety performance by engaging and communicating closely with operators. The role will promote safety and operational best practices within the New Zealand aviation system. As such, you will be required to exercise sound judgement and responsibility within an established operating framework.

This is a permanent full-time position for 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday.

The salary band for this position ranges from $112,171 to $156,711 with the mid-range being $131,259. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and the relativities of both within the immediate team and in the broader Authority for the same or similar roles.

This role can be based at Wellington National office in CBD, Auckland Airport or Christchurch Airport. Relocation benefits will be considered for candidates moving from other locations.

What we're looking for

• To be successful in this role you will be able to bring operational knowledge and experience and apply this to your work at the Authority.
• Your excellent interpersonal skills mean that you will be able to work closely with external parties to provide clear and objective decisions about potential safety issues, managing difficult conversations as necessary to ensure safety is paramount.
• You will be respected by internal and external parties for your integrity, professionalism and aviation experience and be passionate about improving safety performance.
• Your systems thinking approach combined with your ability to think critically and solve problems will be of benefit in your day-to-day work.
• Holds, or has held, Commercial Helicopter Licence or equivalent pilot licence and flight experience in commercial air transport helicopter operations or commercial Agricultural operations is necessary for this role.
• Agricultural and/or flight instructor qualifications are highly desirable.