Accident Investigation Senior Specialist

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority is seeking an experienced investigator to conduct and coordinate civil aviation accident and occurrence investigations within Dubai, ensuring high-quality outputs. You will apply structured evidence collection, interviewing, and analytical methods, producing findings, conclusions, and recommendations in line with ICAO Annex 13 and local regulations.

The role emphasizes coordination with GCAA, peer review, and safety learning through trend interpretation, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Aviation, Engineering, Safety, Accident Investigation or related discipline relevant to civil aviation investigations.
• Master’s degree in Aviation Safety, Accident Investigation or related field is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct civil aviation accident and occurrence investigations in accordance with approved procedures and applicable local and international requirements, including ICAO Annex 13.
• Collect, document, and analyse physical evidence, operational data, and records to identify contributing factors and operational conditions.
• Prepare investigation inputs, technical findings, and draft report sections in line with approved methodologies and quality requirements.
• Coordinate assigned investigation tasks and work packages within cases under the direction of senior investigation staff.
• Contribute technical inputs to investigations conducted under ICAO Annex 13 principles in coordination with the GCAA.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Engineering, Safety, Accident Investigation

Master’s degree in Aviation Safety, Accident Investigation, or related field

Job description

Job description

Role Purpose:

To conduct and coordinate accident and occurrence investigation activities within the Emirate of Dubai in accordance with applicable local, national, and international requirements. The role delivers high-quality technical investigation outputs by applying structured evidence collection, interviewing, and analytical methods, and by translating multi-source data into clear findings, conclusions, and recommendations. The position strengthens investigation quality and consistency through peer review and technical guidance, contributes to Annex 13-aligned investigation inputs in coordination with the General Civil Aviation Authority, and supports post-incident learning through recommendation follow-up and trend interpretation.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

1. Accident and Occurrence Investigation Execution

Conduct civil aviation accident and occurrence investigations in accordance with approved procedures and applicable local and international requirements, including ICAO Annex 13, ensuring accurate evidence collection, interviews, and technical documentation.

2. Evidence Collection and Analytical Support

Collect, document, and analyse physical evidence, operational data, and records to identify contributing factors and operational conditions, ensuring traceability and defensible analytical reasoning.

3. Investigation Reporting and Documentation

Prepare investigation inputs, technical findings, and draft report sections in line with approved investigation methodologies, reporting standards, and quality requirements.

4. Case Coordination Support

Coordinate assigned investigation tasks and work packages within cases, ensuring timely progression of analytical activities, evidence capture priorities, and reporting inputs under the direction of senior investigation staff.

5. Annex 13 Investigation Inputs

Contribute technical inputs to investigations conducted under ICAO Annex 13 principles in coordination with the General Civil Aviation Authority, ensuring compliance with applicable investigation processes and reporting timelines.

6. Safety Recommendations and Follow-Up Support

Support the development of investigation recommendations and assist in tracking corrective actions and implementation outputs to support closure of findings and continuous safety improvement.

7. Trend Analysis and Safety Insights

Analyse investigation outputs to identify recurring issues, trends, and patterns, and contribute analytical inputs to safety studies, lessons learned, and preventive initiatives.

8. Crisis and Emergency Investigation Support

Participate in aviation-related crisis, disaster, and emergency situations by supporting evidence capture, documentation, and investigation inputs required during response and recovery phases.

9. Compliance and Methodology Adherence

Ensure all investigation activities are performed in compliance with approved policies, procedures, and investigation standards, and contribute to the continuous improvement of investigation tools and guidance.

10. Other Duties: Performs other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with the operational and regulatory oversight responsibilities of the Accident Investigation Section.

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Aviation, Engineering, Safety, Accident Investigation, or a related discipline relevant to civil aviation investigations.

  
  

• Master’s degree in Aviation Safety, Accident Investigation, or a related field is considered an advantage.

  
  

Certifications:

• Accident Investigation Training aligned with ICAO Annex 13 principles (or equivalent)

  
  

• Evidence Collection and Interviewing Techniques Training, relevant to accident and occurrence investigations.

  
  

• Safety Management System (SMS) Training, relevant to investigation findings, safety recommendations, and corrective actions.

  
  

• Quality Assurance or Investigation Quality Control Training (preferred).

  
  

• Incident Response or Emergency Awareness Training, relevant to aviation-related emergencies and on-site investigation support (preferred).

  
  

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant professional experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 6+ years of relevant professional experience with a Master’s degree, in aviation safety, accident investigation support, aviation oversight, or a closely related field.

  
  

• Demonstrated experience supporting or conducting civil aviation accident and occurrence investigations, including evidence collection, interviewing, data analysis, and preparation of investigation inputs in accordance with ICAO Annex 13 or equivalent standards.

  
  

• Experience contributing to investigation findings, safety recommendations, and follow-up actions within a regulated aviation environment.

  
  

• Experience coordinating investigation activities with regulatory authorities, operators, and relevant aviation stakeholders through approved channels.

  
  

• Aircraft engineering, maintenance, or flight operations experience is considered an advantage.