A Senior Helicopter Operations Inspector is mainly deployed to – <br>(a)monitor the operations, training and safety standards of helicopter operators in Hong Kong; <br>(b)provide advice and assistance on Flight Operations matters and liaison with other Government Departments and helicopter operators on specialised helicopter subjects; <br>(c)observe tests conducted by operators’ examiners for the issue/renewal of authority to sign certificate of test and type rating tests forms; <br>(d)provide assistance in the investigation of aircraft occurrences as required; and <br>(e)assist in formulation of policies and requirements on flight standards and operations matters. <br> <br>(Notes: Post holders are required to travel extensively on duty and work irregular hours.)

Candidates should have – <br>

• (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 <br>
  • (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 <br>
• (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 <br>
• (c)strong command of written and spoken English.