ICAO Roster-Flight Operations Inspector

Under the direction of Director of the Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau (CDI), the Field Operations Section (FOS) is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and closure of Technical Assistance (TA) and Technical Cooperation (TC) projects. It drafts agreements and aids in creating country-specific and regional projects and programs by identifying priority areas, developing objectives, activities, and deliverables, setting timelines, and specifying budgetary requirements. 

Additionally, under the direction of the CDI Director, the Field Personnel Section (FPS/FRU) recruits' international experts to implement Capacity Development and Implementation projects across various Civil Aviation fields and manages the ICAO Roster of Experts.

Review existing civil aviation legislation and flight operations regulations and revise them to conform to ICAO annexes, to be applied to all operations.

Assist with conducting workshops and providing on-the-job training to flight operations inspectors to qualify them in the full range of tasks related to airline flight operations inspection.

Advise on and assist national inspectors with performing flight operations certification functions, including certification of airmen and approval of operations manuals, crew training and checking programmes, minimum equipment lists and the issuance of operating certificates and/or specifications.

Assist with the development and execution of an annual flight operations surveillance programme.

During certification and inspection missions, provide guidance and on-the-job training to national flight operations inspectors.

Advise on and assist with supervising the review, revision and approval of operations manuals, aircraft operating manuals, minimum equipment lists, flight crew and cabin attendant training programmes, etc.

1. Airline transport pilot license (ATPL) is required.
2. Certificate in ICAO’s Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme, Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP CMA) Computer Based Training (CBT) course before taking up the assignment. 
3. Management experience with an airline or civil aviation authority.
4. At least 5 years’ experience in preparing and or implementing rules, regulations, operating manuals, flight and ground procedures deemed necessary for flight safety, inspection and certification. 
5. Knowledge of legal responsibilities and administrative procedures for the issuance of documents under state of registry approval relating to supervision of flight operations. 
6. Extensive experience as a government flight operations inspector, accident investigation and prevention and safe transportation of goods by air. 
7. Knowledge of the requirements for personnel licensing, training, and maintenance of competency of flight crews concerned with flight operations. 
8. Experience in the preparation, approval and use of flight operations manuals and other flight documentation. 
9. Experience in the preparation and approval of flight training and checking programmes, and development of training plans for inspectors and managers in the field of flight operations. 
10. Sound knowledge of related ICAO annexes, recommended practices and related documentation.

• A good command of oral and written English.

• A working knowledge of French or another official language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish).

It should be noted that this is a prospective position intended for experts interested in consultancy contracts. (short and long term).

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

ICAO CDI consultants are expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting their status as international civil servants. 

ICAO CDI offers an attractive benefit package to its consultants in accordance with the policies of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC).