Flight Operations Inspector at Civil Aviation Authority of NZ, Wellington The Civil Aviation Authority and the Aviation Security Service offer distinctively different career opportunities and embrace diverse talent. All jobs at the Authority contribute to ensuring safe and secure skies to help New Zealand fly. The Civil Aviation Authority is the regulatory arm of our organisation and the Aviation Security Service is the nationwide provider for aviation security. Great opportunity to positively influence the continuous improvement in aviation safety performance. Commercial Helicopter Licence or equivalent pilot licence is necessary for this role. Permanent fill-time position based in Wellington National office in CBD, Auckland Airport or Christchurch Airport. We're looking for great people to joins us in keeping New Zealand's skies safe and secure. 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 requirementsforcertification. 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 theNewZealand 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 and can be based at Wellington National office in CBD, Auckland Airport or Christchurch Airport. The salary band for this position goes from $112,171 to $156,711 with a mid-range being $131,259. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role and relativities across the organisation. 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. As a flexible friendly employer, we are happy to discuss solutions that may work for you and us. We value and care about enabling our people to work in a way that means they can work at their best. We offer five weeks annual leave and match your Kiwi Saver contribution up to 4% while also supporting professional development. To view our benefits, and learn more about us, our values and why we would love you to join us, click on the link below. Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and Cover Letter. We want to ensure accessibility needs are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all. Therefore, please let us know if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible to you. Applications close: Tuesday,12th March 2024. Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr
