Category Archives: At work

Two small buildings “C” and “D” next to the big parking area – Flight Operations! In 2002, there was only one Flight Ops Inspector, Mr Erickson M Nengola. In 2003 he left to create the new Directorate of Aircraft Accident … Continue reading →

The “F” building was the Airworthiness building. The first Airworthiness inspectors at DCA came 2002. They were Mr Daniel Matengu and Mr Theo Shilongo. Mr Shilongo left 2004 to work for the Directorate of Aircraft Accident Investigation. As you can … Continue reading →

Building “G” was the administration building. See if there is any post… …or say Hi to Isabella or… …Plentine! Patrick was the administration manager for some time… …until Beulah took over. The car officer… … Olivia Kamati. The “G” building … Continue reading →

Very close to the braai area, in the western part of the DCA, was a group of small buildings that surrounded an open area. In this little house you found the legal experts. For a short time pretty Maria worked here… … Continue reading →

There were three gates into the old DCA area. During my time here only the one seen above was used. I remember when a company checked the entrance and I remember one of the guards. Johanna was studying IT but … Continue reading →

Namibia gained its independence from South Africa in 1990. With assistance from Sweden (SIDA) the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Directorate of Civil Aviation was created. I think DCA started in a small building at Eros airport and … Continue reading →

Last week was eventful. The new ICAO project coordinator started working Monday. His name is Tim Bull and he has a background as an airliner captain. He will work with the safety oversight of flight operations. Above you see Tim … Continue reading →

The last two of the eight critical elements of a State’s safety oversight system are: CE-7. Surveillance obligations. The implementation of processes, such as inspections and audits, to proactively ensure that aviation licence, certificate, authorization and/or approval holders continue to meet the established requirements … Continue reading →

The sixth of the eight critical elements of a State’s safety oversight system is: CE-6. Licensing, certification, authorization and approval obligations. The implementation of processes and procedures to ensure that personnel and organizations performing an aviation activity meet the established requirements … Continue reading →

The fifth of the eight critical elements of a State’s safety oversight system is: CE-5. Technical guidance, tools and the provision of safety-critical information. The provision of technical guidance (including processes and procedures), tools (including facilities and equipment) and safety-critical information, as … Continue reading →