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Senior Meteorological Inspector Employment Opportunity – Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
Job Title: Senior Meteorological Inspector
Organization: Civil Aviation
Authority (CAA)
Authority (CAA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Job Ref: CAA/ADV/EXT/07/2016
Reports to: Principal Air
Navigation Services Inspector
Navigation Services Inspector
About CAA:
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is a corporate body responsible for the
regulation of Civil Aviation in Uganda. It manages Entebbe International
Airport and 13 other aerodromes upcountry. CAA carries out its work in
conformity with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and
Recommended Practices (SARPS). The Authority now plans to recruit suitably
qualified Ugandans of impeccable integrity and commitment to fill the following
positions in its establishment.
regulation of Civil Aviation in Uganda. It manages Entebbe International
Airport and 13 other aerodromes upcountry. CAA carries out its work in
conformity with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and
Recommended Practices (SARPS). The Authority now plans to recruit suitably
qualified Ugandans of impeccable integrity and commitment to fill the following
positions in its establishment.
Job Summary: The Senior
Meteorological Inspector will conduct efficient and effective safety oversight
activities of Meteorological Services for air navigation to ensure compliance
with the Civil Aviation Regulations and Standards. The incumbent will also develop
technical guidance material to enable effective implementation of Civil
Aviation Regulations. The jobholder will develop and recommend changes to civil
aviation legislation and regulations as may be appropriate.
Meteorological Inspector will conduct efficient and effective safety oversight
activities of Meteorological Services for air navigation to ensure compliance
with the Civil Aviation Regulations and Standards. The incumbent will also develop
technical guidance material to enable effective implementation of Civil
Aviation Regulations. The jobholder will develop and recommend changes to civil
aviation legislation and regulations as may be appropriate.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical specialist input to the
review, development and amendment of the Uganda Civil Aviation Act,
Regulations and Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) in respect of
Annex 3; - Actively participate in investigation of
ATS incidents and report non- compliance with regulations and procedures; - Develop, review and provide technical
guidance and interpretations regarding the application of the
requirements/ standards of Annex 3; - Work closely with the Meteorological
service provider on regulatory matters associated with the provision of
meteorological services; - Take part in the development of criteria,
standards, guidelines and performance measures governing auditing,
inspection, monitoring and evaluation with respect to meteorological
services for air navigation; - Actively participate in analysis of ICAO
State letters related to ICAO Annexes 3 and recommend appropriate action; - Actively participate in the development of
a program for audit, inspection and monitoring safety and regulatory
oversight to assess compliance with provisions of Annex 3; - Carry out regular audits and inspections
to ensure compliance with the provision of Meteorological Services for air
navigation; - Perform any other duties assigned by the
immediate supervisor and/or Management from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicants for the Civil Aviation
Authority (CAA) Senior Meteorological Inspector career opportunity should
hold a Bachelor of Science degree in meteorology, atmospheric sciences or
natural sciences; or possession of a Bachelors of Science
degree in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or electronic Engineering and
post graduate diploma or Masters in meteorology. - At least ten years’ experience in the
provision of aeronautical Meteorological services with 5 years at
supervisory level. - Broad knowledge and understanding of the
Civil Aviation Act, Civil Aviation Regulations and fully conversant with
ICAO Annex 3; Meteorological service for international air navigation,
ICAO Documents: Doc 8896 – Manual of Aeronautical Meteorological
Practices, Doc 9323 – Manual of RVR Observing and Reporting practices, Doc
8937 – Manual of Automatic of Meteorological Observing System at Airports,
Doc – 9377 – Manual Coordination
between ATS, AIS and Aeronautical Meteorological services, Doc 9817 –
Manual of Low level wind shear, Doc 9873 – Manual of the quality system for
the provision of meteorological Service for International Air Navigation; - Broad knowledge of Meteorological
facilities available at aerodromes and forecast offices and provision of
such services in air navigation; - Detailed working knowledge of
Meteorological instruments, their use, application and calibration; - Comprehensive knowledge of Meteorological
requirements in Air Traffic services. - Attributes
- The candidate should possess a high degree
of integrity, be impartial in carrying out their tasks, tactful and able
to relate with people. - Good management, communication and
interpersonal skills. - Age: Between 25 to 45 years
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who desire to join the
aviation industry should send their hand-written applications with detailed CV
and copies of academic certificates plus transcripts with the Job reference
number clearly marked at the top left hand corner of the envelope should be
sent to the address below. Please indicate your (day time) phone contact.
aviation industry should send their hand-written applications with detailed CV
and copies of academic certificates plus transcripts with the Job reference
number clearly marked at the top left hand corner of the envelope should be
sent to the address below. Please indicate your (day time) phone contact.
The Director, Human Resource and Administration,
Civil Aviation Authority (Head Office),
P.O. BOX 5536, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 26th August
2016 by 5:00 PM
2016 by 5:00 PM
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