Manufacturing

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

Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)·Gauteng, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
ManufacturingFull TimeContract
-Closes Oct 28, 2026

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

  • The Aviation Environmental Compliance Trainee will be trained to review of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) reports
  • implementation of Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA)
  • managing the regulatory oversight of Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Civil Aviation Technical Standards (CATS) related to Aviation Environmental Protection (AEP).
  • adherence work programs related to ICAO Annex 16 Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) on Environmental Protection i.e. aircraft emissions, aircraft noise, CO2 emissions, climate change and global warming.
  • Assist in process of oversight, auditing and approval of aerodrome and aeroplane operators' environmental plans.
  • conduct AEP audits
  • ensuring 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, e.g. Air Traffic Service Providers (ATSPs), Aerodrome operators, Airlines, etc.

AEC Operations

  • Develop Master Surveillance Plan to ensure comprehensive industry oversight and surveillance in line with the 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 Plan and Emissions reports for international aircraft operators
  • Review Environmental Impact Assessment reports in relation to Civil Aviation Regulations for comments

Administration

  • Handle AEC administrative duties
  • Plan AEC Inspections including travel arrangements
  • Assist with maintenance of Aviation Environmental Protection (AEP)-related documentation

Policy Management

  • Assist in the development of Regulations (CARS and CATS)
  • Assist in Programmes related to ICAO Annex 16 on Environmental Protection
  • the development and drafting of new or amendment proposals of regulations and technical standards related to Annex 16 and develop guidance material, where necessary.
  • Learn the regulatory process on evaluation of related Government Departments/ Provincial/ Municipal laws, such as land use planning, noise abatement operating procedures, emission control through operational practices, etc.
  • adhere to all Quality Assurance standards in compliance with ISO 9001/2000 within the area of AEC

Liaison and Consultation

  • 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 stakeholders, international, regional and industry organisations.
  • Assist in addressing public enquiries on AEC issues.
  • Participate in AEP awareness training with the industry

Communications and Safety Promotion

  • 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

EDUCATION

Minimum

  • National Diploma in Environmental Science/Management or Relevant Equivalent qualification

Added Advantage

  • Degree in Environmental Science/ Management or related
  • Knowledge of National Environmental Act and EIA regulations will be added as an advantage

EXPERIENCE

  • 1 year Environmental Compliance
  • Aviation Environmental Compliance would be an added advantage

Key skills

BachelorsNational Diploma

At a glance

Company

Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Location

Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

October 28, 2026

Created

October 15, 2026