Civil Aviation Authority Vacancies 2023
Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka – Staff Vacancies
Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka ensures through strategic planning, professional guidance, and stringent surveillance under the well-established regulatory framework, the operation of a safe secure efficient regular, and environment-friendly national civil aviation system that conforms to the national legislative requirement and the International Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs). The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka is looking for energetic enthusiastic and self-motivated personnel who has sound qualification and extensive experience in the field of civil aviation to fill its vacancies in the following posts.
- Additional Director General
- Deputy Director General (Flight Safety Regulation)
- Deputy Director General (Air Transport and Security Regulation)
- Director (Aerodromes)
- Director (Aircraft Registration and Airworthiness)
- Director (Aircraft Operations)
- Director (Information and Communication Technology)
- Civil Aviation Inspector (Aircraft Flight Operations)
Civil Aviation Authority Vacancies 2023
Civil Aviation Authority Vacancies 2023
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Closing Date: | 2023.06.26 |
Additional Director General Post Code HM-2-2-ADG Number of Posts – 01 Download Job Description | |
Remuneration Provided (Salary Scale (HM 2-2) – Rs.93, 020 – 12 x 2,700 -125,420 – as per the MS Circular 02/2016(I) )
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Qualification and Experience | |
External Candidate 1. A Bachelor’s Degree of not less than (03) three years duration, which is recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka; AND 2. A Postgraduate Degree qualification (Masters’) in the field of Aviation or Associate Membership of a recognized Professional Chartered Institute relating to Aviation or successfully completed courses in Aviation Security, Air Navigation Services, Aerodromes, Personnel Licensing, Aircraft Operations, Airworthiness (Managerial Level) of not less than eight (08) weeks conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organization; AND 3. Minimum of twenty (20) years experience in the field of Aviation at a Managerial Level in a Corporation, Statutory Board/ Institution, or reputed Private Institution. | Internal Candidate 1. Minimum of five (05) years of service experience as Deputy Director General (Aeronautical Services Regulations), Deputy Director General (Flight Safety Regulations), Deputy Director General (Corporate Management), or Deputy Director General (Air Transport and Security Regulation); AND 2. Unblemished track record for the preceding five years and have earned all the increments in the current post; AND 3. A proven ability to lead and direct multi-disciplinary teams. Experience in the proper development and efficient management of human and other resources; AND 4. “Good” or above grading in the Annual Performance. |
Deputy Director General (Flight Safety Regulation) Post Code HM-2-1-DDG2 Number of Posts – 01 Download Job Description | |
Remuneration Provided (Salary Scale (HM 2-1) – Rs. 91,645 – 12 x 2,700 -124,045 – as per the MS Circular 02/2016(I) )
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Qualification and Experience | |
External Candidate 1. A Bachelor’s Degree of not less than (03) three years duration, which is recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka; AND 2. A Postgraduate Degree qualification (Masters’) in the field of Aviation or Associate Membership of a recognized Professional Chartered Institute relating to Aviation or successfully completed courses in Personnel Licensing, Aircraft Operations, Airworthiness (Managerial Level) of not less than eight (08) weeks conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organization; AND 3. Minimum of eighteen (18) years’ service experience in the field of Personnel Licensing, Aircraft Operations, and Airworthiness at a Managerial Level in a Corporation, Statutory Board/ Institution, or a reputed Private Institution. | Internal Candidate Option 1 Having obtained the qualification required by the external candidates mentioned.
Option 2
1. Minimum of five (05) years of service experience as a Director (Training Organization and Personnel Licensing), Director (Aircraft Operations), or Director (Aircraft Registration and Airworthiness); AND 2. Unblemished track record for the preceding five years and have earned all the increments in the current post; AND 3. Having successfully completed ICAO-approved courses of training for not less than six (06) weeks in the field of personnel licensing, aircraft operations, or airworthiness; AND 4. Good or above grading in the Annual Performance; AND 5. A proven ability to lead and direct multi-disciplinary teams. Experience in proper development and efficient management of human and other resources. |
Deputy Director General (Air Transport and Security Regulation) Post Code HM-2-1-DDG4 Number of Posts – 01 Download Job Description | |
Remuneration Provided (Salary Scale(HM1-1) – Rs. 91,645 – 12 x 2,700 -124,045 – as per the MS Circular 02/2016(I))
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Qualification and Experience | |
External Candidate 1. A Bachelor’s Degree of not less than (03) three years duration which is recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka; AND 2. A Postgraduate Degree qualification (Master’) in the field of Aviation, Transport, Economics, Management, Research, Development Planning or Associate Membership of a recognized professional Chartered Institute relating to Aviation, Transport, Economics, Management, Research, Development Planning; AND 3. Minimum of eighteen (18) years’ service experience in the field of Transport, Aviation Security, Management or Research, and Development Planning at a Managerial Level in a Corporation, Statutory Board/ Institution, or reputed Private Institution. | Internal Candidate Option 1 Having obtained the qualification required by the external candidates mentioned.
Option 2
1. Minimum of five (05) years of service experience as a Director (Environment, Research, and Projects), Director (Aviation Security), or Director (Air Transport and Economic Regulation); AND 2. Unblemished track record for the preceding five years and have earned all the increments in the current post; AND 3. Good or above grading in the Annual Performance; AND 4. A proven ability to lead and direct multi-disciplinary teams. Experience in proper development and efficient management of human and other resources. |
Director (Aerodromes) Post Code HM-1-1-D2 Number of Posts – 01 Download Job Description | |
Remuneration Provided (Salary Scale(HM1-1) – Rs. 80,295 – 15 x 2,270 -114,345 – as per the MS Circular 02/2016(I))
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Qualification and Experience | |
External Candidate Option 1 1. A Bachelor’s Degree of not less than three (03) years duration in the field of Physical Science, Aerospace Engineering, Air Transport, Aeronautical Engineering, or Civil Engineering which is recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka; WITH 2. A Postgraduate Degree qualification (Masters’) in the field of Aviation or Associate Membership of a recognized Professional Chartered Institute relating to Aviation or successfully completed courses which includes an Aerodrome Certification Course (Managerial Level) of not less than six (06) weeks conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organization or similar Organization of International repute or any similar qualification which is recognized by the International Civil Aviation Organization; AND 3. Minimum of ten (10) years experience in the field of Aerodrome Operations at the Managerial level in a Corporation, Statutory Board / Institution / Government-owned company, or a reputed Private Institution. Option 2
1. Postgraduate degree qualification (Masters in the field of Aviation) or full Membership of a recognized Professional Chartered Institute relating to Aviation or successfully completed courses (Managerial Level) of not less than (06) six weeks conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organization or similar Organization of International repute or any similar qualification which is recognized by the International Civil Aviation Organization; AND 2. Minimum of thirteen (13) years experience in the field of Aerodromes at the Managerial Level in a Corporation, Statutory Board/Institution/Government-owned company, or a reputed Private Institution.
| Internal Candidate Option 1 Having obtained the qualifications required by the external candidates mentioned.
Option 2
Having satisfied all of the following: 1. Completion of a minimum of five (05) years of satisfactory service in a post in the Manager category (MM1-1) grade I in the field of Aerodromes ; 2. Unblemished track record for the preceding five (05) years and having earned all the increments in the current post; 3. Having successfully completed advanced Training courses approved by the Authority in the field of Aerodromes and Aerodrome Certification of not less than six (06) weeks conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organization or its recognized institute ; 4. Good or above grading in the Annual Performance Appraisals for the last five (05) years. |
Director (Aircraft Registration and Airworthiness) Post Code HM-1-1-D7 Number of Posts – 01 Download Job Description | |
Remuneration Provided (Salary Scale (HM1-1) – Rs. 80,295 – 15 x 2,270 -114,345 – as per the MS Circular 02/2016(I))
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Qualification and Experience | |
External Candidate Option 1 1. A Bachelor’s Degree of not less than three (03) years duration, in the field of Aeronautical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering which is recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka; WITH 2. A Postgraduate Degree qualification (Masters’) in the field of Aviation or Associate Membership of a recognized Professional Chartered Institute relating to Aviation or successfully completion of Flight Safety / Airworthiness Training Courses (Managerial Level) of not less than six (06) weeks conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organization or similar Organization of International repute or any similar qualification which is recognized by the International Civil Aviation Organization; AND 3. Minimum of ten (10) years experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer at a Managerial in a Corporation, Statutory Board/Institution/Government-owned company, or reputed Private Institution. Option 2
1. Full Membership of a recognized Professional Chartered Institute relating to Aviation or having followed a series of Aircraft Maintenance Training Courses which include Government Safety Inspector on Airworthiness Course (Managerial Level) of not less than (06) six weeks conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organization or similar Organization of International repute or any similar qualification which is recognized by the International Civil Aviation Organization; AND 2. Minimum of twenty (20) years’ service as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. | Internal Candidate Option 1 Having obtained the qualification required by the external candidates mentioned.
Option 2
Having satisfied all the following:
1. Completion of a minimum of five (05) years of satisfactory service in a post in the Manager category (MM1-1) grade I in the field of Airworthiness; 2. Unblemished track record for the preceding five (05) years and having earned all the increments in the current post: 3. Having successfully completed advanced Training courses approved by the Authority in the field of Aircraft Maintenance and Airworthiness including the Government Safety Inspector Airworthiness course of not less than six (06) weeks conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organization or its recognized institute; 4. Good or above grading in the Annual Performance Appraisals for the last five (05) years. |
Director (Aircraft Operations) Post Code HM-1-1-D6 Number of Posts – 01 Download Job Description | |
Remuneration Provided (Salary Scale (HM1-1) – Rs. 80,295 – 15 x 2,270 -114,345 – as per the MS Circular 02/2016(I))
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Qualification and Experience | |
External Candidate Option 1 1. A Bachelor’s Degree of not less than three (03) years duration, in the field of Natural Science, Air Transport, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering which is recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka; WITH 2. A Postgraduate Degree qualification (Master’) in the field of Aviation or Associate Membership of a recognized Professional Chartered Institute relating to Aviation or having completed a series of Flight Safety / Aircraft Operations training courses (Managerial Level) not less than six (06) weeks conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organization or similar Organization of International repute or any similar qualification which is recognized by the International Civil Aviation Organization; AND 3. Minimum of ten (10) years experience as a Commercial Pilot or Flight Dispatcher at the Managerial Level in a Corporation, Statutory Board/Institution/Government-owned company, or reputed Private Institution. Option 2 1. Full Membership of a recognized Professional Chartered Institute relating to Aviation or successful completion of Aircraft Operations Training Courses which include Government Safety Inspector / Flight Operations Course (Managerial Level) of not less than six (06) weeks conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organization or similar Organization of International repute or any similar qualification which is recognized by the International Civil Aviation Organization; AND 2. Minimum of twenty (20) years experience as a Commercial Pilot or Dispatcher in a Corporation, Statutory Board/Institution/Government Owned Company, or reputed Private Institution.
| Internal Candidate Option -1 Having obtained the qualifications required by the external candidates mentioned.
Option -2 Having satisfied all of the following: 1. Completion of a minimum of five (05) years of satisfactory service in a post in the Manager category (MM1-1) grade I in the field of Aircraft Operations; 2. Unblemished track record for the preceding five (05) years and having earned all the increments in the current post; 3. Having successfully completed advanced training courses approved by the Authority in the field of Aircraft Flight Operations and Airline Ground Operations including the Government Safety Inspector Operations course of not less than six (06) weeks conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organization or its recognized institute; 4. Good or above grading in the Annual Performance Appraisals for the last five (05) years. |
Director (Information and Communication Technology) Post Code HM-1-1D12 Number of Posts – 01 Download Job Description | |
Remuneration Provided (Salary Scale (HM1-1)- Rs. 80,295 – 15 x 2,270 -114,345 – as per the MS Circular 02/2016(I)
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Qualification and Experience | |
External Candidate 1. A Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Information and Communication Technology which is recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka; AND 2. A Postgraduate Degree qualification (Master’) in the field of Information and Communication Technology; AND 3. Minimum of thirteen (13) years’ service experience in the field of Information and Communication at a Managerial Level in a Corporation, Statutory Board/ Institution or reputed Private Institution.
| Internal Candidate
Option 01 Having obtained the qualifications required by the external candidates mentioned. Option 02 Completion of a Minimum of five (05) years of satisfactory service in the post in the Manager Category (MM 1-1) Grade I, in the field of Information and Communication Technology. |
Civil Aviation Inspector (Aircraft Flight Operations) Post Code MA 5-3-OP 1 Number of Posts – 01 Download Job Description |
Remuneration Provided (Salary Scale (MA5-3) – Rs. 46,375 – 10 x 1,135 – 20 x 1,240 – 82,525 – as per the MS Circular 02/2016)
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Qualification and Experience |
External Candidate 1. Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating and Frozen Air Transport Pilot License endorsement; AND 2. Flight Instructor Rating with not less than 500 hours of instructions or having a total flying experience of not less than 1000 hours. |
Civil Aviation Authority Vacancies 2023
Age limits
Post | Age limit | Remarks |
Additional Director General/ Deputy Director General / Director | 35 years – 55 years | The upper age limit will not apply to the internal candidates and personnel served in Sri Lanka Air Force, Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd, Local Airlines, or Flying Schools. |
Civil Aviation Inspectors | 22 years – 45 years | The upper age limit will not apply to the internal candidates and personnel served in Sri Lanka Air Force, Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd, Local Airlines, or Flying Schools. |
- For further information, the Job Description, requirements for Special Technical Allowance, and the Standard Application form can be downloaded from the CAASL official website at www.caa.lk .
Civil Aviation Authority Vacancies 2023
- Applicants are required to send copies of documentary evidence for qualifications and experience to prove their eligibility for the applied post/posts.
- Only the applications sent on the Standard Application forms will be entertained. Applicants who serve any of the Government organizations should apply through the Head of the Organization.
- Duly completed applications should reach this office on or before 26.06.2023 under the registered post or can be forwarded by e-mail; to employment@caa.lk and they will be acknowledged.
- Applications should be addressed to the Director General of Civil Aviation & Chief Executive Officer, Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka, No.152/1, Minuwangoda Road, Katunayake and the title of the post being applied shall be marked on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
- Separate applications should be sent for each post if more than one post is applied.
- Only the candidates satisfying the eligibility criteria will be called for interviews/ tests.
Civil Aviation Authority Vacancies 2023