Junior/Assistant Aviation Safety Officer

Milkor Integrated Systems (Pty) Ltd is an Aerospace company with an international footprint providing turnkey solutions in the land, sea, air, and cyber domains. Our team is comprised of highly skilled professionals who are committed to excellence, innovation, and safety. As technology continues to advance, UAV operations are playing an increasingly crucial role in various industries, from surveillance and reconnaissance to data collection and beyond.

As a Junior/Assistant Aviation Safety Officer, you will assist the Deployment Manager in ensuring basic aviation safety at deployment facilities. This role is essential in maintaining high safety standards and effective communication to manage and mitigate risks in aviation operations. This position is based in Airport City, Cape Town.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Identify and Report Safety Risks: Detect and report safety risks for timely resolution by relevant mustering's.
2. Promote Aviation Safety Culture: Cultivate and reinforce a strong aviation safety culture among all team members.
3. Assist the Deployment Manager with aviation safety at deployment facilities by:
   1. Reporting and documenting safety hazards during aircraft and vehicle ground operations.
   2. Reporting and documenting safety hazards during aircraft flight operations.
   3. Briefing flight and ground crews on any unsafe or hazardous situations encountered during flight briefings and debriefings.
4. Implement Safety Procedures: Execute and maintain safety procedures as directed by the Deployment Manager or Operational Manager.
5. Provide Progress Updates: Offer regular feedback to the Deployment Manager on the progress and effectiveness of implemented safety actions.
6. Assist External Pilot: Support the External Pilot with safety measures at remote stations during flight operations and maintain communication with the Deployment/Operational Manager to report any imminent hazards that could affect ongoing flight operations.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

1. Educational Qualification: Grade 12
2. No experience required
3. Radio license required: restricted or general
4. Computer Skills: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
5. Sound knowledge of Aviation Safety, Rules of the Air

CONSENT: By submitting your information and application you hereby confirm:

1. That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching / POPI Policy.
2. That the information you have provided to us is true, correct, and up to date.

PLEASE NOTE: Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within seven days, please consider your application unsuccessful.