The Civil Aviation of the Cayman Islands (CAACI) invites experienced and qualified persons to apply for the position of:
DIRECTOR AIR SAFETY REGULATION
Grand Cayman Office
WORC ID: H6C4H3
To regulate the operational safety and continued airworthiness of aircraft on the Cayman Islands Aircraft Register in accordance with the Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order and the Overseas Territories Aviation Requirements, as amended. The post holder is responsible for the administrative management of inspectors and technical support staff associated with such activities, both locally and those contracted overseas.
The successful candidate must also be able to travel extensively on short notice as required.
Qualifications and Terms of Reference
Required Qualifications:
- A Degree in Aviation Management plus 5 years’ experience in air transport, or
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the air transport industry
- Must hold, or have held a current ICAO recognized Airline Transport Pilots License or airframe and powerplant license or equivalent
Required Experience:
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience with national/multinational regulations including USA Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Transport Canada Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs)
- Must be familiar with appropriate ICAO rules and regulations with specific emphasis on Annexes. 1, 6 & 8 and Annex 19
- Must have implementation experience with ICAO’s 8 Critical Elements
- Experience as a government inspector responsible for a Part 121 (equivalent) airline, or Complex General Aviation Equivalent Aircraft (Part 125) gained while employed with an ICAO recognized National Aviation Authority
- A recognized track record of leadership and responsibility for safety sensitive decision-making in-Flight Operations or Airworthiness
- Experience as a Flight Operations Audit team lead, or Lead Surveyor for the Renewal of Certificates of Airworthiness
- Experience with Safety Data Base applications such as Centrik or similar
Experience that is highly Desirable:
- At least five years of senior management experience working in an aviation regulatory environment. Significant experience (5+ years) supervising technical inspectors in aircraft operations, or airworthiness responsible for a Part 121 (equivalent) airline.
Required Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the requirements for personnel licensing, training, and maintenance of competency of flight crews concerned with flight operations and aircraft maintenance personnel.
- Knowledge of legal responsibilities and administrative procedures for the issuance of documents under state of registry approval.
- Knowledge of certification methods of aircraft, maintenance facilities, and personnel.
- Knowledge of air carrier auditing procedures.
- Knowledge of Aviation Law enforcement.
- Knowledge of SMS, QMS, and ICAO USOAP compliance.
In your application letter candidates must clearly indicate how they meet the Required Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge in order to be considered
Salary & Benefits:
Salary range is CI$112,125.72 to CI$169,265.50 per annum and will commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include contributory pension, 25 working days’ vacation, and health insurance. In addition to the benefits package the CAACI also offers a challenging and dynamic work environment that is rewarding and fulfilling. Note this position is based in the Cayman Islands at our newly opened main office. The candidate is expected to reside in the Cayman Islands, this is not a remote working position.
WORK HOURS: 8:30-5:00pm
Closing date for applications is 4 September 2026 and should be sent to:
Director-General of Civil Aviation
Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands
205 Owen Roberts Drive
P.O. Box 10277
Grand Cayman KY1-1003
Cayman Islands
e-mail: civil.aviation@caacayman.com
