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International Civil Aviation Organization · 1 month ago

ICAO Roster-iPACK- Government Safety Inspector Operations — Air Cargo Certification

United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is focused on enhancing the safety, security, and sustainable development of civil aviation. The Government Safety Inspector Operations — Air Cargo Certification role involves leading the iPack team to ensure compliance with air cargo certification standards, guiding the development of regulations, and overseeing safety operations.

Association

Responsibilities

Lead The ICAO Government Safety Inspector Operations — Air Cargo Certification (ACC) IPack Team By Introducing Members To The Requirements Contained In Annexes 6 (Part 1), 8, 17, 18, And 19, And Guiding Them In The Development Of Appropriate Regulations, Procedures, And Guidance Materials For Inspectors To Conduct Certification And Oversight Activities, Achieving Results Such As:

Familiarize the iPack team with the requirements contained in Annexes 6 (Part 1), 8, 17, 18, and 19, and familiarize them with related guidance material

Explain to the iPack team the Standards contained in the Annexes and regulations required for certification and continued safety oversight of air cargo operations

Lead the iPack team in the development or refinement of internal guidance, policies, and procedures that address standards and regulations for the certification and continuing oversight of air cargo operations, the five phases of the certification process, and the safety oversight system for certificated air cargo operations

Lead The ACC IPack Team In Identifying And Addressing Deficiencies In The CAA Air Cargo Certification And Oversight System, Achieving Results Such As:

Explain to the iPack team the requirements of an air cargo operator’s manual system and applicable documentation

Lead the iPack team in the development or refinement of internal guidance, policies, and procedures that address the requirements of an air cargo operator’s manual system and documentation, the CAA inspector’s role in reviewing air cargo-related manuals and documents

Explain To The ACC IPack Team The Role Of The CAA Inspector In Conducting Demonstrations And Inspections To Ensure Air Cargo Operations Comply With Applicable CAA Regulations, Guidance And Safe Operating Practices, Achieving Results Such As:

Explain the role of the CAA inspector in conducting demonstrations and inspections to ensure air cargo operations comply with applicable CAA regulations, guidance and safe operating practices

Lead the iPack team in the development or refinement of internal guidance, policies, and procedures that address the applicable Standards, regulations, and guidance for the Demonstration and Inspection Phase, air cargo-related inspection elements, areas, policies, and procedures, and the CAA inspector’s role in conducting demonstrations and inspections

Lead The ACC IPack Team In Specifying The Requirements For Approving a Training Programme For An Operator Adding Air Cargo Transport To Its Operations, Achieving Results Such As:

Lead the iPack team in the development or refinement of internal guidance, policies, and procedures that address the requirements for an air cargo operations training programme, the five-step training programme approval process, review of an operator’s proposed air cargo training programme for initial approval, and conducting inspections and evaluations of an operator’s initially approved air cargo training programme for final approval

Explain To The ACC IPack Team The CAA Inspector’s Responsibilities For Evaluating Air Cargo Operations During Transport Of Special Cargo And Dangerous Goods, And To Identify Major Aspects Of The Certification Phase For Air Cargo Operations, Including The Preparation And Issuance Of Revised Operation Specifications And Continuing Safety Oversight Of Air Cargo Operations, Achieving Results Such As:

Lead the iPack team in the development or refinement of internal guidance, policies, and procedures that address special cargo and their inclusion in an operator’s manuals and documents, dangerous goods and their inclusion in an operator’s manuals and documents, and the CAA inspector’s responsibilities for evaluating air cargo operations during transport of special cargo and dangerous goods

Lead the iPack team in the development or refinement of internal guidance, policies, and procedures that address major aspects of the Certification Phase for air cargo certification, the preparation and issuance the amended operation specifications, assembly and retention of the air cargo certification report, and the CAA responsibilities for continuing safety oversight of air cargo operations

Coordinate, organize, manage, and report on the successful deployment of the ACC iPack, achieving results such as:

If necessary, provide advice to the authority on the composition of the ACC iPack team

Prepare for the successful start of the iPack deployment such as gaining access to all iPack materials and information, familiarize with all iPack materials, and gather stakeholders’ contact information. Obtain briefings from ICAO HQ. Operational Safety, Cargo Safety, and Safety Management Sections of the Air Navigation Bureau (ANB), Capacity Development and Implementation (CDI) Bureau, ICAO Regional Technical Officers, and iPack State Focal Point. Prepare presentations, organize and conduct the kick-off meeting and closing meeting

Analyze the needs survey and prepare the iPack work plan accordingly in coordination with the Regional Technical Officers for the approval and signature by the Senior Manager of the authority to which the iPack is deployed

Coordinate the list of GSI AC course participants with the State Focal Point and submit it to ICAO CDI

In addition to regular work sessions, upon request from the iPack team, prepare for and conduct meetings

Prepare the iPack Deployment Report on the objectives achieved, lessons learned, and additional deficiencies identified

Define follow-up actions required and suggested approaches to achieve objectives for implementing Annexes for the air cargo certification and oversight

Ensure that the iPack Deployment Report is well edited and formatted

Obtain the approval of the iPack Deployment Report from the ICAO Regional Technical Officer(s), ICAO HQ. ACC iPack focal point, and iPack State Focal Point

Debrief ICAO at the end of the assignment and provide recommendations for improving the iPack delivery model

Performs any other related tasks, as required to address the objectives of the assignment

Qualification

Air Cargo CertificationSafety OversightICAO Annexes KnowledgeFlight Operation InspectionDangerous Goods HandlingRegulatory ComplianceTraining Programme ApprovalPlanningOrganizingClient OrientationTechnological AwarenessProfessionalismCommunication

Required

A first-level university degree, preferably in Aviation, Engineering, or in a related technical discipline

A technical qualification in aviation such as an Airline Transport Pilot License or Civil Aviation Safety Inspector may be accepted in lieu of the first-level university degree

Considerable experience (ten years or more) in senior position in a CAA Department of Air Operator and Air Cargo Certification

Significant experience (three years or more) working as safety operation inspector with a CAA in the certification of air cargo operators

Extensive experience as flight operation inspector dealing with flight operation inspections and audit, accident/incident investigation and safety management system, including safe transportation of Dangerous Goods by air

Experience in all aspects of certification and oversight of air operators, such as review of applications, review of manuals, lists, demonstrations

Experience in preparation and responsibility for implementation of rules, regulations, operating manuals and flight and ground procedures related to flight safety inspection and certification

Experience in preparation, review and approval of flight operation/training manuals and other documents related to aircraft operation and certification of AOC holder

Knowledge of legal responsibilities and administrative procedures for the issuance of documents under the state of registry and state of operator with respect to flight operation

Knowledge of the requirements for personnel licensing, flight crew training and maintaining competency

Sound knowledge of relevant ICAO Annexes, particularly of Annex 6, related Annexes and guidance material

Sound knowledge of CAA OPS and air cargo policies, regulations, procedures, and practices

Fluent reading, writing, and speaking abilities in English

Preferred

Certificate in ICAO's Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme, Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP CMA) Computer Based Training (CBT) course before being assigned to the position

Management or supervisory experience in airline or airport cargo operations or similar experience

Experience and certification as a dangerous goods instructor

Participation in OPS /air cargo related subject matter expert groups

Experience in developing and implementing programmes to enhance safety in civil aviation

Experience in international technical assistance or cooperation projects

Benefits

ICAO CDI offers an attractive benefit package to its consultants in accordance with the policies of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC).

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

Company

International Civil Aviation Organization

ICAO is funded and directed by 193 national governments to support their diplomacy and cooperation in air transport as signatory states to the Chicago Convention (1944).

Founded in 1944

Montréal, Quebec, CAN

501-1000 employees