Air Trials Lead: Flight Test Safety & Planning

REMAYA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

REMAYA is seeking a Senior Specialist – Air Trials to support the preparation, coordination, and safety assessment of flight tests at our test range. Reporting to the Air Trial SME, you will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of flight test activities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field and a minimum of 7 years in aerospace, flight testing, or safety engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in aerospace, flight testing, systems engineering, or safety engineering.
• Experience in flight testing, UAVs, or safety analysis is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collect, consolidate, and analyse flight test data for preparation and documentation.
• Plan and coordinate flight tests involving aircraft, UAVs, and missiles.
• Prepare Test Risk Assessments with customers and internal stakeholders; apply risk analysis techniques.
• Collaborate with the Scheduler to plan and optimize test activities.
• Coordinate with the Test Safety Manager to ensure safety and present programs to the Test Safety Board.
• Define and manage NOTAM requirements and permits for UAVs and aircraft movements.
• Provide operational support during test campaigns and drive safety/process improvements.
• Ensure environmentally responsible work practices and stop work if risks arise.
• Report environmental and QHSE incidents following established procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Job description

REMAYA is seeking a Senior Specialist – Air Trials to support the preparation, coordination, and safety assessment of flight tests at our test range. Reporting to the Air Trial SME, you will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of flight test activities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field and a minimum of 7 years in aerospace, flight testing, or safety engineering.