Aviation Environmental Compliance (AEC) Trainee (2 Years Fixed Term Contract)

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**Overview** This is a 2-year fixed-term contract position for an Aviation Environmental Compliance (AEC) Trainee with the Civil Aviation Authority SACAA. The role is focused on providing training to the incumbent in key areas of aviation environmental protection. This includes reviewing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), implementing the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), managing regulatory oversight of Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Civil Aviation Technical Standards (CATS) related to Aviation Environmental Protection (AEP), and ensuring adherence to ICAO Annex 16 Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) concerning environmental protection. The trainee will also assist in oversight, auditing, and approval of environmental plans for aerodrome and aeroplane operators, conduct AEP audits, and coordinate AEP interventions with various international and national stakeholders, as well as industry partners. **What you will do** * Be trained to review Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) reports. * Be trained on the implementation of Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). * Be trained to manage the regulatory oversight of Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Civil Aviation Technical Standards (CATS) related to Aviation Environmental Protection (AEP). * Adhere to work programs related to ICAO Annex 16 Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) on Environmental Protection, specifically regarding aircraft emissions, aircraft noise, CO2 emissions, climate change, and global warming. * Assist in the process of oversight, auditing, and approval of aerodrome and aeroplane operators’ environmental plans. * Conduct AEP audits. * Ensure the co-ordination of all aspects of AEP interventions with international stakeholders (ICAO, IATA, ACI), national stakeholders (Dept. of Transport/ Environmental. Affairs/ Treasury/ Rural Development & Land Reform), and industry (Air Traffic Service Providers ATSPs, Aerodrome operators, Airlines, etc.). * Develop a Master Surveillance Plan to ensure comprehensive industry oversight and surveillance in line with set objectives/performance indicators. * Plan and execute inspection schedules regarding compliance with aerodrome environmental management in accordance with ISO procedures. * Plan the implementation of CORSIA-related requirements for aircraft operators. * Facilitate training on ACT-CORSIA. * Assess Emissions Monitoring Plans and Emissions reports for international aircraft operators. * Review Environmental Impact Assessment reports in relation to Civil Aviation Regulations for comments. * Handle AEC administrative duties. * Plan AEC Inspections, including travel arrangements. * Assist with maintenance of Aviation Environmental Protection (AEP)-related documentation. * Assist in the development of Regulations (CARS) and (CATS). * Assist in Programmes related to ICAO Annex 16 on Environmental Protection. * Assist in the development and drafting of new or amendment proposals of regulations and technical standards related to Annex 16 and develop guidance material. * Learn the regulatory process on evaluation of related Government Departments/ Provincial/ Municipal laws, such as land use planning, noise abatement operating procedures, and emission control through operational practices. * Adhere to all Quality Assurance standards in compliance with ISO 9001/2000 within the area of AEC. * Assist in coordinating activities with the industry in relation to technical/ scientific bodies on AEC through SACAA approved processes. * Learn to engage in SACAA AEC partnerships and cooperation with national, international, regional, and industry organisations. * Assist in addressing public enquiries on AEC issues. * Participate in AEP awareness training with the industry. * Participate in AEP workshops, Environmental Compliance Committee with affected parties and learn to develop material required by stakeholders to communicate AEP matters. * Learn to develop guidance material to promote environmental standards and objectives to industry stakeholders. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Education:** * Minimum: National Diploma in Environmental Science/Management or Relevant Equivalent qualification * **Experience:** * 1 year Environmental Compliance **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a candidate who holds a National Diploma in Environmental Science/Management or an equivalent qualification, and has at least one year of experience in Environmental Compliance. The ideal candidate is seeking a 2-year fixed-term contract position and is eager to be trained and developed in the specialized field of Aviation Environmental Compliance, encompassing regulatory oversight, international standards, policy development, stakeholder liaison, and administrative support. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/aviation-environmental-compliance-aec-trainee-2-years-fixed-term-contract-civil-aviation-authority-sacaa Source: myjobmag

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