Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka – Job Vacancies 2025

The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has announced multiple staff vacancies for qualified and experienced professionals in the aviation and administrative sectors. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for several high-level positions to strengthen the Authority’s regulatory and operational framework in line with international aviation standards.

Vacancies Announced

Key Positions Available:

• Deputy Director General (Flight Safety Regulation)
• Deputy Director General (Corporate Management)
• Director (Aviation Security)
• Director (Aviation Operations)
• Director (Information and Communication Technology)
• Director (Environment, Research and Projects)
• Director (Quality and Internal Audit)
• Senior Civil Aviation Inspector (Aircraft Flight Operations)
• Senior Civil Aviation Inspector (Air Traffic Management – Technical / Operations)
• Civil Aviation Inspector (Air Traffic Management – Technical)
• Assistant Manager (Legal Affairs and Enforcement)
• Assistant Manager (Documents and Web Management)
• Technical Assistant (Network & System Operations)
• Board Secretary

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must possess relevant Bachelor’s or Postgraduate qualifications recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and professional experience in aviation, law, ICT, administration, or management fields depending on the post applied for.
Some positions require Chartered Membership in recognized professional bodies such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or equivalent.

For aviation-related posts, experience in Flight Operations, Air Traffic Management, Aviation Safety Regulation, or Aeronautical Engineering is essential. Candidates must also have completed ICAO-approved training or equivalent qualifications recognized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Salary and Benefits

Remuneration for all posts will be based on the Management Services Circular No. 01/2023 with full implementation effective from 01.01.2027.
In addition, selected officers will be entitled to:

• Monthly salaries ranging between Rs. 185,000 – Rs. 450,000 (depending on the position)
• Fuel Allowance or Transport Allowance
• Technical or Professional Allowance
• Other benefits approved by the CAASL

Age Limits

• Deputy Director General / Director / Senior Civil Aviation Inspector / Assistant Manager: 22 – 55 years
• Technical Assistant / Board Secretary / Civil Aviation Inspector: 22 – 45 years
  (Upper age limits will not apply to internal candidates.)

Application Process

Interested applicants are required to:

• Download the application form and Standard Application Form from the CAASL official website (www.caa.lk).
• Submit duly completed applications to the Director General of Civil Aviation & Chief Executive Officer,
  Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka, No. 152/1, Minuwangoda Road, Katunayake

Applicants should clearly mention the post applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

About CAASL

The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka operates under a well-established regulatory framework, ensuring the highest standards of flight safety, air navigation, and aviation security in compliance with ICAO standards. The authority continuously seeks to enhance Sri Lanka’s civil aviation sector through effective governance, innovation, and international collaboration.

Source: Sunday Observer (October 25, 2025)
Published by: Teachmore.lk | Education & Career Updates in Sri Lanka