VACANCY
VACANCY NOTICE Ref: CAAZ/07/2025
POSITION: MANAGER AIRWORTHINESS
*Reporting to the DIRECTOR OF FLIGHT SAFETY & STANDARDS
Location: Head Office
Job Purpose
To ensure safe and reliable air travel through formulating, deploying, and monitoring strategies for aircraft compliance with certification requirements; airlines; training; maintenance organizations and airmen with global trends, the Civil Aviation Act [CAP 13:16], applicable Regulations, related Policies and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS).
Duties and responsibilities
*1. State Compliance Strategy and Legislation Development
– Formulate and monitor strategies for compliance with ICAO standards in Airworthiness.
– Define key safety performance indicators for airworthiness in alignment with the State Safety Program.
– Develop and update national airworthiness regulations.
– Implement safety management policies in accordance with ICAO standards.
– Analyze aviation safety performance and suggest remedial actions.
– Establish coordination systems for reporting airworthiness issues.
– Oversee compliance monitoring as part of the ICAO Continuous Monitoring Approach.
*2. State Risk Management and Resolution of Safety issues
– Develop a risk profile for the aviation sector to prioritize monitoring.
– Enhance safety management systems to mitigate risks.
– Provide training on risk management protocols.
– Determine enforcement actions regarding certifications and approvals.
*3. Airworthiness Policy, Standards, and Safety Oversight
– Develop and implement an annual airworthiness oversight program.
– Develop and implement robust policies for the certification of aircraft, maintenance organizations, and air operators.
– Create airworthiness training programs and oversee their execution.
– Issue mandatory information to address unsafe conditions.
– Establish technical standards for aircraft registered in Zimbabwe.
– Ensure qualified airworthiness technical personnel in line with ICAO Standards.
– Create technical guidance for inspectors and the aviation industry.
– Manage safety and aircraft reliability programs.
QUALIFICATIONS
● ICAO Type II Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Licence with at least two ratings plus 4-year Apprenticeship in Aviation Maintenance with National Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and Journeyman Class One
Or;
● Aeronautical Engineering Degree from a reputable institution and ICAO Type II Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Licence with at least two ratings
● In addition to either of the Qualifications cited above the candidate must have:
➢ Government Safety Inspector Airworthiness Certificate,
➢ Manager’s Compliance with ICAO SARPS.? Aircraft Accident Investigation Certificate;
➢ Safety Oversight Manager’s Certificate;
➢ Universal Safety Oversight Continuous Monitoring Approach Training (USOAP)
EXPERIENCE
□ 15 years’ experience in a CAA regulatory environment of which 5 years must be at management level;or
□ 3 years’ experience at Senior Airworthiness Inspector level in a CAA Airworthiness department.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
□ Excellent Communication, Negotiation and Diplomatic skills –
□ Leadership and Teamwork
□ Risk Management
□ Ethics and Values
□ Analytical Thinking
□ Problem Solving and Decision
□ Technical Expertise
Job Summary
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Job Application Details
APPLICATION DETAILS
The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should submit applications and their Curriculum Vitae, including certified copies of educational and professional certificates, not later than *3 October 2025* to: *Email: [email protected] OR Human Resources and Administration Director Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport Level 3, New Terminal Building P. Bag 7716 Causeway, Harare* NB : Failure to submit certified copies will result in disqualification
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