A Senior Accident and Safety Investigator (Human Factors) is mainly deployed on duties including:

• (a)acting as Investigator-in-charge (IIC) when assigned by the Chief Inspector (CI) and leading investigations effectively and efficiently;
• (b)co-ordinating and managing all associated investigative tasks and team members when acting as an IIC;
• (c)making the Investigation Report of an investigation available in a timely manner when acting as an IIC;
• (d)supporting IIC when acting as a human factors expert in investigations;
• (e)conducting accident prevention safety studies and making safety recommendations in the field of his / her specialty;
• (f)taking part in ICAO Accident Investigation Panel (AIGP) and/or Working Groups when assigned by the CI; and
• (g)liaising with other air accident investigation authorities and international bodies.

[Remarks: Selected candidates may be required to work outside normal working hours and perform on-call duties.]

Candidates should possess -

• (a)Possess a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or above in Human Factors;
• (b)completed a formal training course on air accident investigation conducted by a well-established training institute or university, or a relevant training course run by a local or overseas air accident investigation authority, with relevant documentary proof;
• (c)currently holding or previously held a valid Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) in Aeroplanes or Helicopters issued in accordance with Annex 1 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation;
• (d)good knowledge of Hong Kong and international aviation safety legislation and standards, in particular in respect of Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation and associated guidance documents promulgated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO);
• (e)have a minimum of 12 years' working experience as air accident investigator with a well-established air accident investigation authority or an airline operator; and
• (f)be familiar with general aviation operation.