Director of Air Navigation Services Civil Aviation Authority

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
DIRECTOR OF AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), a Statutory Body established by the Government of the
Republic of Zambia under Section 3 of the Civil Aviation Authority Act No. 7 of 2012 to provide for the regulation and promotion of Civil Aviation in Zambia, is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons who are ambitious, innovative, energetic and performance driven to fill the vacancy of Director of Air Navigation Services.

JOB PURPOSE

To manage the development, implementation, and review of air navigation services programs and standards in order to ensure the safe, organized, and efficient use of air space.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages effectively the development and implementation of communication,
  navigation, and surveillance systems, standards, and procedures in order to ensure a
  safe and orderly flow of air traffic.
• Manages effectively the development, implementation, and review of air traffic
  management systems, standards and procedures in order to ensure a safe and orderly
  flow of air traffic.
• Manages effectively the regulation of aeronautical meteorological services in order to
  ensure accurate meteorological data to operators.
• Manages effectively the regulation of aeronautical information service providers in
  order to ensure the safety of air navigation.
• Manages effectively the development, implementation, and review of Procedures for
  Air Navigation Services – Aircraft Operations (PANS-OPS) in order to facilitate safe
  take-off and landing operations.
• Manages effectively the regulation of search and rescue and coordinates with the
  relevant national and international organizations in the provision of search and rescue
  to persons in distress
• Manages the effective implementation of performance management systems in order
  to enhance individual and organizational performance
• Supervises effective utilization of Human and material resources in order to facilitate the attainment of set objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

a) Minimum Primary/Secondary Education:

• Full-Form V /Grade 12 Certificate with a minimum of five (5) “O” Levels with credits in English, Mathematics and Physics/Physical Science.

b) Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications:

• Either Relevant Engineering Degree, preferably in Aeronautical Electronics or
  Electrical/Electronics Engineering Or Degree in Air Traffic Management.

Added advantages:

• Relevant Management Degree
• Air Navigation Services Relevant Regulatory Course

c) Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia with current ERB practising
licence.

d) Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:

• 10 years with 5 at the management level.

e) Communication Skills

i) Written Skills:

able to write analytical and technical reports

ii) Oral Skills:

able to communicate effectively in English

f) Other Skills/Attributes

• Computer literate
• knowledge of ICAO standards, procedures, and relevant documentations.
• Knowledge of Civil Aviation Legislation.

Applicants who meet the above qualifications MUST:

• submit a signed application letter accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae
  including three (3) traceable referees and day time telephone numbers and contact
  address.
• Submit listed relevant qualifications.
• Submit a copy of National Registration Card.

All applications should reach the undersigned not later than Friday, 25th August 2023. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.