A Senior Operations Officer (Helicopter Operations Inspector) is mainly deployed on helicopter operations matters including -

• (a)monitoring of the operating standards of helicopter operators in Hong Kong;
• (b)monitoring standards of crew training and associated training facilities, operations and training manuals, pre-flight briefings, flight planning facilities and the adequacy of staffing and accommodation;
• (c)observation of tests conducted by operators’ examiners for the issue/renewal of authority to sign certificate of test and type rating tests forms;
• (d)investigation of aircraft accidents and incidents; and
• (e)assisting in formulation of policies and requirements on flight standards and operations matters. (Notes: Post holders are required to travel extensively on duty and work irregular hours.)

Candidates should have

• (a)
  • (i)a current Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence (ATPL) (Helicopters) with Class One Medical Certificate and not less than 3,000 flying hours in command of helicopters of which 2,000 hours should be in command of twin-engine helicopters; and
  • (ii)not less than 12 years’ relevant post-licence experience of which not less than five years should be as an Aircraft Rating and Instrument Rating Examiner or in other regulatory duties; OR
• (b)an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) contracting state’s Commercial Pilot’s Licence (CPL) (Helicopter) with Instrument Rating; and a minimum of seven years’ post-licence experience in civil aviation management and operations or as a regulator; and have passed the ATPL examinations; AND
• (c)strong command of written and spoken English.