Careers
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority Suriname is the organization responsible for providing a safe and secure public transport system when flying by air. This is done through oversight in accordance with acts and regulations. Working at the CASAS offers the opportunity to contribute to keeping the public safe and secure. The organization is diverse with a broad range of skills and experiences and we are looking to bolster our workforce. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply by sending an email to [email protected]
Recruitment and Selection Policy
This policy outlines the principles and procedures for attracting, selecting, and appointing new employees at CASAS, ensuring we recruit the “best in their field” to uphold our critical mission in aviation safety.
- Objective
The primary objective of this policy is to ensure that all positions within CASAS are filled by individuals who possess the highest levels of knowledge, practical application skills, and interpersonal capabilities. This approach is fundamental to maintaining and enhancing the safety and operational excellence of our aviation responsibilities.
- Definition of “The Best”
For the purpose of this policy, “the best” refers to candidates who demonstrate:
- An above-average knowledge level in their respective disciplines.
- A highly developed ability to apply that knowledge effectively in practical scenarios.
- Excellent interpersonal skills that foster collaboration, effective communication, and a positive working environment.
- Internal Recruitment Preference
CASAS prioritizes the growth and development of its existing workforce. Therefore, for every vacant position:
- Internal candidates will be given preference and the opportunity to grow into the role.
- This approach supports talent retention, career progression, and leverages existing organizational knowledge and culture.
- External recruitment will only be pursued when it is deemed absolutely necessary to fulfill the requirements of a position that cannot be met internally.
- Transparent Selection Methodologies
All selection processes at CASAS will be conducted with the utmost transparency and fairness to ensure objectivity and the selection of the most suitable candidates. The selection process will include, but is not limited to, the following stages:
- Initial Screening: Review of applications (resumes, cover letters) against the defined job requirements and candidate profile.
- Minimum of Two Recruitment Interviews: Candidates will undergo at least two structured interviews to assess their qualifications, experience, competencies, and fit with the organizational culture. These interviews will involve relevant stakeholders from the department and/or management team.
- Competency Assessment by External Experts: To ensure an impartial and in-depth evaluation of key skills and behavioral traits, candidates will be subjected to a comprehensive competency assessment conducted by qualified external experts.
- Medical Examination: A mandatory medical examination will be conducted for all selected candidates to ensure they meet the necessary health requirements for the role and to comply with any regulatory standards applicable to aviation safety roles.
- Reference Checks: Verifiable references will be sought from previous employers or relevant contacts to confirm the candidate’s professional background and performance.
- Policy Review
This Recruitment and Selection Policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure its continued relevance, effectiveness, and alignment with CASAS’s strategic objectives and evolving regulatory requirements.
Application Call: Director / Deputy Director, Suriname Accident Investigation Bureau (SAIB).
Are you an experienced aviation safety professional ready to lead critical accident and incident investigations? The Civil Aviation Safety Authority Suriname (CASAS), in collaboration with the Attorney General, is seeking applications for the Director and Deputy Director roles for the new Suriname Accident Investigation Bureau (SAIB).
This pivotal role serves primarily as the Investigator in Charge (IIC) for all aviation accidents and serious incidents in Suriname. You’ll ensure strict adherence to ICAO Annex 13 standards, focusing on prevention rather than blame.
Key Qualifications:
- Education: A first-level university degree in aeronautical engineering, operations, or a related aviation field, or a relevant technical aviation qualification (e.g., ATPL, ATC License). Specialized aircraft accident investigation training is essential.
- Experience: Minimum ten (10) years in aviation-related fields, including at least five (5) years directly in accident and incident investigations.
- Skills: Strong investigative, analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and managerial skills. Excellent interpersonal and team-player abilities. Fluency in both Dutch and English is required.
- Precedence: Candidates with prior experience as a fully qualified Aviation Inspector within a Civil Aviation Authority will have precedence.
Location: Paramaribo, Suriname
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications by August 15, 2025.
Application Call: Manager Flight Safety Division
Are you a highly experienced and dedicated aviation safety professional seeking a leadership role focused on coordination and operational excellence? The Civil Aviation Safety Authority Suriname (CASAS) is inviting applications for the pivotal position of Manager, Flight Safety Division.
Reporting directly to the Director of CASAS, this critical role is responsible for planning and administering programs to promote and ensure the highest standards of safety across all aviation activities in Suriname. The successful candidate will be a key member of the CASAS Management team, empowered with significant decision-making authority in a wide range of administrative and technical areas. A crucial aspect of this role involves effectively coordinating, overseeing, and monitoring the progress of all scheduled and non-scheduled activities, as well as managing work projects within the division.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and administer the Flight Safety Division’s programs to promote safety in all aviation activities.
- Exercise responsibility and authority for decision-making in a wide variety of administrative and technical areas.
- Serve as an active member of the CASAS Management team.
- Coordinate, oversee, and monitor the progress of all scheduled and non-scheduled activities, including work projects, to ensure timely and effective execution within the division.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience serving in the position of Senior Inspector or equivalent experience gained within a governmental aviation safety oversight organization.
Location: Paramaribo, Suriname
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications by August 15, 2025.
Application Call: Manager Policy, Standards and Development Division
Are you a strategic thinker with a strong background in social sciences and a passion for shaping aviation safety regulations? The Civil Aviation Safety Authority Suriname (CASAS) is seeking a dedicated Manager for the Policy, Standards and Development Division.
Reporting to the Director of CASAS, this pivotal role is responsible for the crucial work of developing and evolving the legislation, regulations, directives, and standards that underpin aviation safety oversight in Suriname. If you are ready to lead the charge in establishing robust frameworks for a safer airspace, we encourage you to apply.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Education: An academic degree in a social science is required.
- Experience:
- Demonstrated application and/or practical experience with international Aviation Law is essential.
- At least three (3) years of experience in a similar leadership or policy development role.
- Key Attributes & Skills: We are seeking a highly representative, flexible, and accurate professional with unwavering integrity and perseverance. Strong leadership and organizational skills are a must. You should possess exceptional abstract and analytical thinking abilities and have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in Dutch and English. A willingness to perform duties outside normal working hours when necessary is also required.
Location: Paramaribo, Suriname
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications by August 15, 2025.
Application Call: Quality Assurance Manager
Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of quality management systems? The Civil Aviation Safety Authority Suriname (CASAS) is seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Manager to join our team.
Reporting directly to the Director of CASAS, this vital role involves developing and maintaining the organization’s quality policy across all departments. You’ll ensure the optimal functioning of our operations, particularly overseeing that the CASAS Flight Safety Division consistently adheres to the legal requirements of the Civil Aviation Regulations of Suriname and established procedures in our various handbooks.
Key Requirements:
- Education Level: Minimum of HBO (Higher Professional Education) work and thinking level, with knowledge of business processes and project organization.
- Knowledge: Expertise in quality systems, methods, and techniques for quality management. A strong understanding and ability to interpret relevant ICAO documents are essential.
- Experience: At least two (2) years of experience working within a quality management system.
- Skills: Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills (both written and verbal in Dutch and English). We’re looking for someone with high levels of accuracy, flexibility, inventiveness, perseverance, and integrity. The ability to work outside normal hours when necessary is also required.
Location: Paramaribo, Suriname
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications by August 15, 2025.
Application Call: Flight Operations Inspector
Are you an experienced aviation professional with a passion for safety? Do you have an eye for detail and the ability to guide airlines in complying with the strictest safety standards? Then the Flight Operations Inspector position at the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Suriname (CASAS) is the perfect next step in your career
As an Flight Operations Inspector, you will be the central point of contact between the aviation industry and CASAS. You will ensure that airlines and other aviation organizations comply with the Civil Aviation Regulations. Your tasks will include:
- Surveillance: Monitoring the operations, training programs, and facilities of aviation organizations.
- Certification: Evaluating and approving or rejecting manuals, training programs, and operations specifications.
- Investigation: Leading investigations into incidents, accidents, and complaints, and preparing enforcement reports.
- Advising: Providing guidance to aviation organizations on policies and procedures to enhance safety.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Current Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL).
- A minimum of 5,000 flight hours as a pilot in command of transport-category type aircraft (civil or military).
- A minimum of five years of experience in an aviation organization, for example, in operational management, as an airline pilot, or as an instructor.
- Excellent command of both the Dutch and English languages.
- Advanced computer skills, particularly in the Microsoft Office suite.
- Professional demeanor, a high degree of integrity, and excellent interpersonal skills.
Minimum core training in:
- Certification of an Air Operator
- Surveillance of an Air Operator
- Accident & Incident Investigation
Desirable Qualifications:
- Flight instructor and instrument check pilot qualifications.
Special Working Conditions:
You will be flexible with your working hours and willing to work outside the office at locations such as aerodromes and accident scenes. International travel for work or training is part of the job.
Location: Paramaribo, Suriname
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications by August 15, 2025.
Application Call: Legal Advisor
Are you a sharp, experienced legal professional with a passion for aviation law? The Civil Aviation Safety Authority Suriname (CASAS) is looking for a Legal Advisor to join our team.
Reporting directly to the Director, you’ll provide crucial legal support in the preparation, determination, and execution of CASAS’s policies. This is a unique opportunity to apply your legal expertise in a dynamic and specialized field.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Education: An academic degree in Law is essential.
- Experience: At least three (3) years of experience in a similar legal advisory role.
- Specialization: Demonstrated application, interest, and/or practical experience in international Aviation Law is required.
- Skills: You should possess strong analytical and abstract thinking skills, excellent communication abilities in both Dutch and English (written and verbal), and a high degree of accuracy, integrity, and perseverance. Flexibility and a willingness to work outside normal hours when necessary are also important.
Location: Paramaribo, Suriname
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications by August 15, 2025.
Application Call: Developmental Flight Operations Inspector
Are you an experienced pilot with a passion for flight safety, ready for a new challenge? Do you want to transition into a crucial role in regulating the aviation industry? Then the Flight Operations Inspector (Developmental) position at the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Suriname (CASAS) is the perfect opportunity for you.
As a Developmental Flight Operations Inspector, you will be trained in the core functions of a qualified Flight Operations Inspector. You will work under the supervision of an experienced inspector and develop the skills necessary to audit and guide the aviation industry.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Current Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL).
- A minimum of 5,000 flight hours as a pilot in command of transport-category type aircraft (civil or military).
- A minimum of five years of experience in an aviation organization, for example, in operational management, as an airline pilot, or as an instructor.
- Excellent command of both the Dutch and English languages.
- Advanced computer skills, particularly in the Microsoft Office suite.
- Professional demeanor, a high degree of integrity, and excellent interpersonal skills.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Flight instructor and instrument check pilot qualifications.
Special Working Conditions:
You will be flexible with your working hours and willing to work outside the office at locations such as aerodromes and accident scenes. International travel for work or training is part of the job.
Location: Paramaribo, Suriname
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications by August 15, 2025.
Application Call: Assistant Executive Secretary
Are you a highly organized and efficient administrative professional looking for a supportive role in a vital sector? The Civil Aviation Safety Authority Suriname (CASAS) is seeking an Assistant Executive Secretary to join our team.
In this role, you’ll provide crucial support to the Executive Secretary and deliver comprehensive secretarial assistance to our dynamic Flight Safety Division.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Education: Minimum of MBO (Secondary Vocational Education) level, with practical knowledge of administrative processes, IT, and agenda management.
- Skills & Traits: You should possess excellent interpersonal skills, a high degree of accuracy, integrity, and flexibility. We require someone who is discreet (confidentiality is key), willing to perform duties outside normal working hours when necessary, and has excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English (written and verbal).
Location: Paramaribo, Suriname
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications by August 15, 2025.