Technical Specialist Aeronautical Services

Permanent- Salaried Full Time- Wellington, NZ, 6011- Bring your specialist knowledge to enhance aviation safety
- Key stakeholder relationship management role
- Permanent Position, Wellington based

Working at our organisation you will have the opportunity to contribute to safe and secure skies, for New Zealand.

**About the Role**

We are seeking a Technical Specialist within the Aeronautical Services Unit to provide proactive support to aviation safety in aerodrome management. There will also be a requirement to conduct inspection and monitoring activity on site at certificated and non-certificated aerodromes and the associated operational environment.

This role will work collaboratively within a small team of aviation specialists to influence positive aviation safety outcomes and will engage both domestically with large and small aviation organisations as well as with the international aviation community where appropriate to ensure safety and the CAA regulatory capability is maintained.

Currently, we are a small team of Technical Specialists responsible for the safety and regulatory oversight of the main aviation technology, aerodrome and airspace infrastructure elements supporting the aviation system.

**What You’ll Bring**

We are looking for a safety driven individual who holds professional qualifications in their field of expertise.
- Experience working in with Aeronautical Information.
- Hold or has held a professional aviation license or qualification (e.g., Pilot licence, Air Traffic Control License or equivalent qualification or experience).
- Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following fields is essential:

- Obstacle Limitation Surfaces
- Airspace Management or Aircraft Operations
- Hazards to Air Navigation
- The publication of NOTAM
- Aeronautical Information Systems or Aeronautical Technology
- International Civil Aviation Organisation Standards and Recommended Practices
- Experience in conducting audits and investigations that involve quality and risk-based management systems is desirable.
- Sound written and oral communication skills.
- Experience in leading and/or facilitating of meetings and workshops.
- Ability to demonstrate good judgement and sound decision making with integrity and objectivity.
- The ability to build professional and technical credibility within the CAA, industry, and relevant government departments.

**About Us**

At the Civil Aviation Authority, we regulate the aviation system to ensure it’s safe for the public, people who work in it and use it, as well as to keep it protected (secure). We take pride in being flexible and efficient, always adapting to meet the evolving aviation and security needs of Aotearoa New Zealand and the rest of the world. We understand that the future may look different from today, both for the aviation industry and our organisation as a Crown entity. As such, we are committed to embracing progressive change and continuously improving our systems, practices, and design to stay ahead.

Our Values - **Professionalism, Respect, Integrity,** **Transparency**, and **Collaboration** - represent the standards of behaviour we uphold and guide how we work at the Authority. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment where our people feel respected, safe, and valued for their unique contributions. We recognise that our people drive our success.

We want to ensure accessibility needs are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all. Therefore, please let us know if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible to you.

**Applications close Sunday 17 November 2024**

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