SAA Jobs

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First Officer

Closing Date	Not specified
Reference Number	SAA231220-1
Job Title	First Officer
Division	Operations
Business Unit	Flight Operations
Job Type	Permanent
Location – Country	South Africa
Location – Province	Gauteng
Location – Town / City	Kempton Park

Job Purpose

South African Airways (SAA) wants you to join the SAA family as a First Officer.

As a First Officer, you will be expected to take all measures required for the safety of the flight, whether on the ground, or inflight, and be expected to perform the duties of a pilot for South African Airways as either a Second-In-Command Pilot (P2) or Cruise Relief Pilot (P3).

Principal Accountabilities

Documentation Requirements:

Matric results transcript
Aviation training records
A summary of all the types of aircraft flown and the number of hours flown in each type
Certified copies of the following: Matric Certificate; South African Identity Document / Passport, Academic transcripts; Last 3 pages of Pilot logbook; Pilot Logbook Summary, Pilot License; Class 1 Medical Certificate
CV

Preference will be given to female pilot applicants in accordance with SAA’s Pilot Employment Equity Plan.

Candidates will be expected to undergo pre-employment assessments which includes checks i.e. criminal, credit, reference, authentication of qualifications etc., simulator / written and psychometric tests.

Qualifications & Experience

Matric Certificate / Grade 12 results / N3 or relevant tertiary qualifications (SAQA accredited)
Compulsory subjects: Mathematics or Statistics 101 and English (D symbol on higher grade or C symbol on standard grade) coupled with one of the following: Physical Science or Computer Science (D symbol on higher grade or C symbol on standard grade)
Valid South African Airline Transport Pilot’s License, or a Commercial Pilot License having completed all the ground subjects for the ATPL (previously known as a Frozen ATPL). A valid ATPL License must be obtained within 4 years from date of employment with SAA with a multi engine instrument rating
Valid Class 1 medical
A minimum of 1,500 flying hours which includes 200 hours on multi-engine aircraft
Be a South African citizen with a valid Passport

Knowledge and Skills

Must have expertise in the application of safety standards and safe operating practices
Detailed knowledge and understanding of national and international aviation regulations such as CAA, ICAO, IATA, FAA, and EASA
Demonstrate a firm understanding of international travel, international customs and practices etc.
Knowledge of all legal regulations for the piloting/aviation profession in the South African and international regulatory environment
Business communication skills (verbal and written)

Attributes

Emotional intelligence
Ability to inspire commitment
Able to deal with complex operational issues inherent in a fast moving environment
Ability to work under pressure (organisational resilience with change management focus)
Ability to pay attention to detail (meticulous)
Ability to collaborate proactively and maintain working relationships across professional and operational boundaries
Results driven
Ability to develop self and others
Judgement and decision making ability

Additional Information

SAA will make use of an internal employee referral programme for all permanent vacancies advertised externally on the E-recruitment site. The normal advert and application process will still apply alongside the programme. Terms and conditions as published on MySAA apply.

SAA is using an online recruitment tool. Applicants are required to complete an individual registration profile capturing essential personal and career selection criteria. Applicants must please note that they only need to complete the online registration once and thereafter they can update their online profiles as and when necessary.

PLEASE NOTE: The onus are on applicants to ensure all mandatory fields are completed. Incomplete online profiles will be disqualified from the application process. Online profiles are used for screening and shortlisting purposes. A CV is only for verification and record keeping purposes. Applicants need to ensure that their online profiles are completed with correct and current information. Incomplete sections can disqualify applicants from the screening and selection process.

This applies to all internal and external applicants.

SYSTEM SUPPORT: CebileNkosi@flysaa.com

Specialist Auditor: Flight Ops, Dispatch and Operational Control Centre

Closing Date	2024/08/12
Reference Number	SAA240719-3
Job Title	Specialist Auditor: Flight Ops, Dispatch and Operational Control Centre
Division	Operations
Business Unit	Quality Assurance
Job Type	Permanent
Location – Country	South Africa
Location – Province	Gauteng
Location – Town / City	Kempton Park

Job Purpose

The role is responsible to monitor compliance with and adequacy of all the Airline’s policies, processes and procedures relating to South African Civil Aviation Regulations, applicable foreign regulations, IOSA- and ISAGO standards and SAA standard operating procedures. The role conduct audits, inspections and quality investigations in all areas related to Maintenance, Flight Operations, Dispatch and OCC of the Airline and applicable third-party service providers, in order to proactively identify undesirable conditions and applicable areas requiring improvement.

The role is further responsible for interaction with various levels of management both internally and externally to recommend, initiate and approve corrective action in these instances in line with SAA’s Quality Assurance Programme and ISO standards, to ensure the principles of continual improvement are applied throughout the organisation.

Principal Accountabilities

Provide input into the design of the Quality Assurance Strategy taking into account specialist expertise, best practice, benchmarking and market standards etc.
Recommends policies, processes, action plans and systems to support implementation of the strategy
Analyse cost drivers and provide recommendations on profitability of department
Calculate and submit budget requirements
Ensure the effective application of the quality management functions to assist in the reduction of non-compliances and the impact thereof on efficiency in the applicable areas in relation to acceptable levels of regulatory compliance and the retention of IOSA registration (linked to STAR Alliance and IATA membership, vital to SAA business processes)
Enforce Governance and Risk Management policies, processes and systems
Engage in trend analysis, benchmarking, research, best practice to support optimisation of department
Manages projects to contribute to the optimisation of the Quality Assurance function
Assist with the structuring and implementation of IOSA and/ or ISAGO principles to enable the retention of required certifications
Liaise with applicable departments to determine any requirements for ad-hoc audits to special requirements or standards that need to be conducted during an audit period and accommodate these requests into the audit schedule
Plan and conduct regulatory compliance surveys on behalf of and in conjunction with SAA departments engaged in Maintenance, Flight Operations, Dispatch and OCC (inclusive of third party services providers)
Correlate and analyses data received, compile reports and make recommendations for improvements
Apply the applicable audit processes to reports to ensure the principles of continual improvement are applied to survey outcomes
Provide assistance to the various applicable areas, departments and functions in preparation for SACAA AOC and/or ad-hoc audits, as well as IOSA/ ISAGO and code-share audits, providing guidance on effective and efficient means of compliance with the required standards and the implementation of corrective measures as and when required
Act as an audit guide during the conduct of audits on the Airline, as per the prescriptions and functions detailed in the Corporate Quality Management Manual, at the behest of the Manager Quality Assurance
Initiate, facilitate and execute projects relating to process improvement related to Maintenance, Flight Operations, Dispatch and OCC under the supervision of the Manager Quality Assurance
Report on results, develop and deliver presentations on results
Train departmental managers in the utilisation of the quality assurance database, as appropriate to the functions of the department, for completeness and accuracy of audit information contained in the database, towards audit closure and generation of statistical data
Implement the quality assurance database (IQSMS) and promotion of utilisation thereof within SAA departments and external service providers (when required) to increase quality assurance departmental efficiencies
Liaise and negotiate with management and provide information and advice on effective and efficient corrective actions and improvement initiatives
Assist departments with the process mapping and the production of policies, processes and procedures
Research and determine applicable standards, regulations and requirements applicable to customer interactions and related functions within the Airline
Research and develop a database of third-party service providers that are contracted to provide services to SAA
Populate with information regarding specifics as contract duration and/ or any extensions to the contract, service level agreements and/ or any measurable specifics relating to customer related service and/ or functions
Maintain and update the database on an annual basis as minimum or more frequently at the behest of the Manager Quality Assurance
Develop an audit schedule to accommodate third party service providers, as well as make provision for the monitoring the status of audits completed, dropped/ re-scheduled audits and follow-up actions required flowing from completed audits, as per the requirements of the SACAA regulations/ IOSA
Apply the Quality Assurance Programme and Quality Management System, processes and procedures to the audit schedule through the conduct of quality audits and/ or inspections
Perform audit duties
Implement and maintain SAA’s documentation management system
Produce quality assurance programme statistics and monthly reports

Qualifications & Experience

A relevant Bachelor Degree in Quality Management Systems and/ or related field e.g. human sciences/ human factors at NQF level 7 and/or 5 -7 years’ experience in a Safety/ Quality assurance role
Quality management systems (ISO 9001 or SABS)
3 years’ experience with conducting internal IOSA audits within the relevant fields
4 years’ experience in Part 121 operations as a Pilot or Part 145 operations as a Technician
IOSA auditor training completed and/ or auditor qualification in an associated field
Documentation management systems and business processes
Aviation related courses:
- Safety Management Systems/ Aviation Programme Safety Management
- Crew Resource Management/ Human Factors
- Accident/ Incident Investigation(advantageous)
- Risk Analysis and Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- IOSA or ICAO Dispatcher Qualification (advantageous)
- Dangerous Goods qualification
- Assessor and Moderator qualification (Advantageous)
Certifications required:
- CPL Pilot license or Technician licence with 5 years’ experience within SAA operations or any Part 121 Airline operations and Auditor certification in one of the following: IOSA Auditor or ISO Auditor

Knowledge and Skills

Audit principles, procedures and methods/ ISO principles and requirements
Detailed knowledge of quality assurance database (IQSMS) and administration functions
Documentation Management Systems
Principles and application of sampling methods and related consequences thereof
ISO and IOSA document requirements and elements
Regulations and IOSA standards
Structures, business and management practices within applicable areas of the function
Cultural and social aspects of auditees
Knowledge of Jeppesen and EFB (Electronic Flight Bag)
Familiarity with SAA route structure, flight planning and weight and balance
Understanding of M.E.L / CDL and Maintenance functions
Management systems and reference documents – applicable SAA manuals containing Flight Operations, Dispatch and Maintenance requirements and standards (e.g. FOM Parts/ MCM/ CCMM/ OCC)
Organisational context (aviation/ foreign regulations/ industry best practice/ aviation programmes) as well as Civil Aviation
Applicable legal and contractual requirements (e.g. SACAA CARs and CATS/ ICAO Annexes/ foreign regulatory differences) and other requirements that apply to auditees within Ground and Cargo Ops areas of the organisation
Compilation of manuals and policy writing skills
Application of codes of conduct
Application of audit principles, procedure and methods
Use of sampling methods as appropriate to the area being audited
Conflict management
Statistical analysis
Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Time management
Interviewing, listening, observing and reviewing skills
Attention to detail
Analytical skills
Judgement
Strong administration skills
Business report writing skills
Effective communication skills
Minute taking and meeting management
Change management
Presentation and facilitation skills
Versatility and flexibility within a team

Attributes

Engages in crucial conversations
Manages projects
Facilitates change and innovation
Implements and aligns to vision
Delivers value
Values team diversity
Role models behaviours and values

Additional Information

This applies to all internal and external applicants.

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Specialist Automation, Weight and Balance

Closing Date	2024/08/12
Reference Number	SAA240719-2
Job Title	Specialist Automation, Weight and Balance
Division	Operations
Business Unit	Flight Technical and Maintenance Standards
Job Type	Permanent
Location – Country	South Africa
Location – Province	Gauteng
Location – Town / City	Kempton Park

Job Purpose

The incumbent will be required to supply the departure control personnel and Flight Deck Crew with the relevant operational data required to calculate the zero-fuel, take-off and landing weight and corresponding centre-of-gravity position without exceeding the structural weight or CG limitations as specified by the aircraft manufacturer, and to undertake the physical weighing operation of SAA and customer aircraft, and therein calculate and compile the official weighing report.

The incumbent of this role is also responsible for programming, analysis, planning, developing, designing, maintaining, testing and coordinating of the weight and balance systems, system changes and new developments within the applicable system areas. The role also provides training to trainers and staff on new enhancements, system changes, personal computer load sheets and the COGNOS systems. The above also applies to the provision of services to 3rd party customers or any other entity as directed by the company.

The role is also responsible for the coordination with 3rd party suppliers and customers to ensure compliance to IATA, CAA and legislative regulations such as SACAA and IOSA. The role approves AHM-565 aircraft engineering data for SAA and foreign carrier systems for weight/balance and check-in for the handling of flights in the Flight Management System. Further to this, the role assists with the maintenance/ testing/ development of the COGNOS/AVIVA and PC load sheet (passenger/cargo and Seat Row Index) systems.

The role is also responsible for programming and approval of system aircraft engineering data for use of weight/balance and check-in worldwide, and ensuring that all aircrafts handled on Flight Management system are safe for operation and supports the optimization of cargo/passenger and aircraft loading services.

Principal Accountabilities

Provide input into the design of the Flight Technical Strategy and implement within area of responsibility
Recommends policies, processes, action plans and systems to support implementation of the strategy
Active verification of 3rd party accounts
Capturing of expenditure for budget purposes including capturing and record keeping of Weight and Balance invoices for audit purposes
Undertake strategic planning in relation to application system upgrades, new releases and migration to the new systems both local and internationally
Programming of aircraft engineering data (AHM-565) into the Amadeus system and ensure that the system is regularly updated
Sign off/approved data for Flight Management system weight and balance
Develop and program the seat row index trim as a quality control system for the main frame system
Design load sheets and load plans for all aircraft (including new aircraft) and set up templates to automate/reduce workload in load control sections thus increasing productivity in load control and ensure the accuracy of the system
Program, develop, test, approve and implement new system enhancements
Accompany all flights for load sheet purposes where there is not a certified handling agent
Provide cockpit crew with quick reference Dry Operating Weight/Index information
Investigate crew/staff error reports to ensure that the flight management system is correct and for the safety of all aircraft
Do seat row index trims and compare with system trims to ensure system is calculating accurately
Assist different stations after hours when called to support
Create/maintain post departure messages for SAA and handled carriers
Load Personal Computer load sheet at all stations for back up purposes which are developed as programmed
Keep up to date distribution list of AHM560/565 for handling agent not using our flight management system
Liaise with technology service providers when analysing system performance, diagnosing issues and planning for future changes
Participate in system reviews to include technical problems, provide solutions for hardware, software, and systems and troubleshoot operating anomalies using data review and methodologies and automated evaluation
Test all new developments and enhancements and the signing off thereof
Administer systems and user IDs which include creation, deletion, modification, resets or extension locally and internationally
Ensure that infrastructure and application, as well as IT processes and procedures, meet strict security requirements and comply with IT Risk Management guidelines
Document, communicate and escalate technical issues and articulate business impact
Review and interpret technical information and analyse situations to define issues and make recommendations
Plan/implement system migrations and new routes and hands on at stations
Assist with investigations of fraudulent activities in the operations
Develop and manage application support standards, procedures, training and other documentation as required
Provide reporting information on new enhancements to the team to inform decision making processes
Adhere to performance management schedule and relevant practices
Provide optimized W and B data and maintain records of all calculations and work done for each aircraft
Monitor and weigh aircraft according to prescribed procedures, declare the weight to the SACAA and produce Weight and Balance reports for SAA and 3^rd party aircraft
Control and liaise the functionality, calibration and validity of Passenger and Aircraft scales
Ensure computation of new Weight and CG from weighing results
Compile Weighing Report and associated documents for Regulatory Authorities
Customise Weight and Balance Control Manuals for SAA and 3^rd party customers
Compile IATA Airport Handling Manuals (AHM565 – automation data) for Departure Control Systems for SAA and 3^rd party customers
Calculate and compile weight and Balance data for foreign operators on request
Update and control operational data for Cockpit and ground staff on Laptops and i-Pads
Update and control programs and data from Airbus and Boeing
Monitor and Weigh aircraft according to prescribed procedures, produce Weight and Balance report for SAA and declare the weight to the SACAA
Provide training to Flight Crew and Dispatchers on the subjects of Weight and Balance

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field at NQF level 7 and/or 5 – 7 years’ experience in the Aviation/ Technical field
Must have been a Load Controller OR a Qualified Aviation Technician with Secondary or held a Commercial Pilot License or higher
Certification on Automation and/or Aircraft Weighing will be an advantage
Proven track record in a Flight Technical position will be an advantage
Drivers’ license essential
Training/Experience in any of the following will be an advantage:
- Dangerous goods, Route capacity control, Ramp/cargo procedures
- Manual trims (narrow/wide body and freighters aircraft) certification
- System trims for all aircraft type
- Experience in aircraft loading
- Seat row index trim

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of the regulatory and operational aspects of civil aviation
Knowledge of aircraft systems
Sound knowledge of the mechanics of flight
Vast knowledge of Flight Management System on all types of aircrafts
Programming of aircraft engineering data (AHM-565) into the Amadeus system. Load controllers are signing of load sheets which solely rely on what automation have programmed in the Amadeus system
Design back-up systems (PC-Load sheet / Cargo-Load sheet) for use as backup system when main frame systems are not available. This is loaded at all SAA online / offline stations to minimize delays
Programme engineering data in the system for PC-Load sheets and cargo load sheets. This system will minimize delays and safe the airline on delay costs
Develop and program the seat row index trim as a quality control system for the main frame system
Create manual seat row index trims as required by CAA to make sure that our systems calculate correctly
Business rules for accurate system load sheets for operations
Templates to Automate / reduce workload in load control sections thus increasing productivity in load control
Compliance to Civil Aviation Authority/International Air Transport Association and company policies (Load sheets, LDM, CPM, UCM messages)
Database Base Management in Engineering data (AHM565) in AMADEUS
Amadeus Business rules
Amadeus Departure Plan Simulation
Amadeus Plan Template Management
Support critical business applications for 3^rd party customers
IATA knowledge
Knowledge of foreign carrier systems
Good knowledge of aircraft safety procedures
Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Proficient in English to ICAO level 5
An aptitude for IT
Good administrative skills
Analytical and information processing skills
Attention to detail
Planning and Organising
Problem solving
Critical thinking
Networking and negotiation skills
Training skills
Management skills
Presentation skills
Self-Management skills
Time management
Resource utilisation
Risk and compliance conscious

Attributes

Engages in crucial conversations
Manages projects
Facilitates change and innovation
Implements and aligns to vision
Delivers value
Values team diversity
Role models behaviours and values

Additional Information

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This applies to all internal and external applicants.

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All the best with your applications.

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First Officer

Specialist Auditor: Flight Ops, Dispatch and Operational Control Centre

Specialist Automation, Weight and Balance

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