Our Departments

CEO’s Secretariat
The CEO’s Secretariat comprises a team of technical experts responsible for advising and supports the CEO on a range of strategic, legal, and operational matters. The Secretariat encompasses the Office of the CEO, the Corporate Strategy Section, the Legal Office, and the Internal Audit function.
The CEO’s Office, headed by the Chief Executive Officer, provides strategic leadership and direction to ensure the achievement of the Authority’s strategic and operational objectives. The Office, supported by the Executive Assistant, coordinates the effective flow of information to and from the CEO, facilitating informed decision-making, timely follow-up, and efficient execution of the Authority’s priorities.
Safety & Security Regulation (SSR)

The Safety & Security Regulation Department of the SCAA is vested with the responsibility of ensuring a balanced and cost-effective approach to safety and oversight through effective compliance against national regulations, inclusive of initial certification of aerodromes, aircraft operators, air navigation services and their continued surveillance that ensures the development and operation of civil air transport in Seychelles is safe, secure and in accordance with national and international standards and best practices.

The safety and security oversight obligations of the department are targeted at five main aviation areas: Aerodrome and ground aids, Air navigation services, Airworthiness of aircraft, Operation of aircraft which includes the transportation of dangerous goods by air and cabin safety, and Personnel Licensing. The Department is also vested with the authority to take enforcement measures where lack of compliance is identified, which can be detrimental to aviation safety and security and may result in loss of lives and property.

The function of the inspectorate is to implement the efficient safety oversight systems for Air Navigation Services (ANS This is to ensure compliance to local technical standards transposed from ICAO Air Navigation Services and Personnel Licensing (PEL) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs).
Aviation Development & Economic Regulations (ADER)
The Aviation Development and Economic Regulation Department ensures the sustainable growth and competitiveness of Seychelles’ aviation sector through effective oversight, regulation, and stakeholder engagement. Under the three main operational areas: Economic Regulation, Airport Development, Corporate Communication, Environment and Air Transport. Its functions include regulating airport and air navigation charges, monitoring the socio-economic performance of airports, facilitating air connectivity, promoting environmental compliance under CORSIA, and strengthening SCAA’s corporate image and communication resilience.
The Airports and Air Navigation Service providers are natural monopolies in Seychelles, similar to many countries. In a bid to ensure there is no abuse on the industry as a result of the mentioned dominant positions, the charges imposed are regulated and justified through appropriate analyses, supported by obligatory industry consultations. The aim is to ensure cost recovery and financial sustainability. Economic regulations put in place a framework for the charges in consultation with the service providers. Through the set framework, the Authority regulates the economic performance of the service providers. The key focus is to ensure there is no adverse economic impact on the industry as a result of charges which are too high.
Corporate Services
The Corporate Services Department serves as a key enabler of the Authority’s strategic and operational objectives by providing essential support services that ensure organizational efficiency, compliance, and sustainability. The Department oversees three core divisions; Human Resources & Administration, Finance, and Information & Communication Technology (ICT), each playing a vital role in supporting the Authority’s regulatory mandate and fostering a professional, efficient, and digitally empowered working environment.
The Human Resources & Administration division a play a vital role in managing the organization's most important asset: its people. The division is responsible for various functions, which includes Human Resource Management, Administrative functions and Learning and Development.

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Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA)
D'Offay Building
Providence
Mahe
Seychelles

Email: secretariat@scaa.sc
Telephone: +248 4391700

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