Government Safety Inspector — Personnel Licensing

Responsibilities

• Lead the Personnel Licensing (PEL) iPack team in establishing and maintaining a CAA PEL system as per Annex 1 requirements
• Develop training, knowledge, and skill testing materials for flight crew and other applicants
• Evaluate license applications for completeness, accuracy, and eligibility
• Ensure compliance and enforcement systems align with license issuance, validation, and conversion processes
• Manage the suspension or revocation of licenses and oversee investigative processes
• Coordinate, organize, and report on the successful deployment of the PEL iPack

Requirements

• First-level university degree in Aviation, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent technical qualification like ATPL or Civil Aviation Safety Inspector)
• 10+ years of experience in a senior position within a CAA Department of Personnel Licensing
• 3+ years of experience working as a Personnel Licensing Inspector with a CAA
• Experience in certification and oversight of Approved Training Organizations (ATOs)
• Sound knowledge of ICAO Annex 1, Annex 6, and related guidance material
• Experience in air transport operations
• Fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate in ICAO's USOAP CMA Computer Based Training
• Participation in PEL-related subject matter expert groups
• Experience in international technical assistance or cooperation projects
• Knowledge of other UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish)

About the Company

ICAO's Capacity Development and Implementation Programme provides advice and assistance in the development and implementation of projects across the full spectrum of civil aviation aimed at safety, security, environmental protection, and sustainable development.