The Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority (TTCAA) is mandated to regulate and administer a safe civil aviation system whilst ensuring that Trinidad and Tobago properly discharges its obligations under international civil aviation agreements and treaties. The TTCAA is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified person for the following position:
CABIN SAFETY AND DANGEROUS GOODS INSPECTOR I
JOB SUMMARY:
The Cabin Safety and Dangerous Goods Inspector plays a critical role in protecting passengers and crew, enforcing local and international safety standards, and ensuring airlines operate safely and responsibly. Their work bridges regulatory oversight with practical safety enforcement in both cabin operations and dangerous goods management.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Inspections and Surveillance:
- Conduct inspections of passengers carrying air operators to ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations.
- Perform audits and surveillance of cabin safety procedures, equipment, and crew performance during operations.
Certification and Compliance:
- Participate in the certification process for Air Operator Certificates (AOC).
- Review and approve cabin crew operations manuals and dangerous goods manuals to ensure they meet regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with other inspectors to review Minimum Equipment Lists (MELs) for compliance.
Training Oversight:
- Review and approve cabin crew and dangerous goods training programs.
- Perform any other related duties as may be required.
Reporting and Recommendations:
- Provide detailed reports on inspection findings.
- Make recommendations to operators and Flight Operations Inspectors for corrective actions.
Policy and Guidance:
- Develop, administer, and enforce regulations and standards concerning cabin safety and dangerous goods handling.
- Provide technical guidance to airlines on compliance with safety policies and procedures.
- Participate in special projects to improve cabin safety practices.
Safety Oversight
- Ensure cabin safety equipment is properly maintained and operational.
- Verify that dangerous goods are packaged, labelled and transported according to ICAO and IATA standards.
- Investigate incidents or accidents related to cabin safety or dangerous goods.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Diploma in Management Studies or equivalent tertiary level education or training.
- A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience as a qualified Cabin Crew member of an air operator, three (3) years of which should be at a Supervisory level or Instructor level.
- Sound knowledge of ICAO Standards pertaining to cabin safety.
- Sound knowledge of regulations and certification as it relates to the transportation of dangerous goods.
- General knowledge of air operator procedures and safety standards.
- Detailed knowledge of office administration and auditing and inspection procedures.
- Sound knowledge of TTCAR regulations, ICAO Annex 6 & 18 and IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
- Experience in cabin crew operations and safety procedures.
- Analytical and reporting skills for inspections and audits.
- Ability to provide training oversight and technical guidance.
- Integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to passenger safety.
- Experience as an instructor of cabin crew safety and emergency procedures would be an asset.
- Experience in the development of training programmes would be an asset.
Interested candidates should submit their application along with copies of all relevant qualifications/academic certificates by 27 February 2026.
Unsuitable applications will not be considered.