Airside Training & Competency Officer

Abu Dhabi Airports; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Airports in Abu Dhabi is looking for an Officer Airside Operations Training Associate to support competency checks, maintain training records, and coordinate with TD and Etihad Aviation Training to deliver programs in line with ICAO and GCAA regulations.

The role emphasizes safety culture, documentation, and the ability to cover training sessions in the Senior Officer's absence, with potential assignments to island airports as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Training, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in airside operations, safety, or training.
• Familiarity with ICAO Annex 14, GCAA CAR Part IX, and other applicable aviation regulations.
• Knowledge of competency-based training and assessment methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Officer Airside Operations Training in planning, conducting, and completing staff competency checks.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of staff training, certifications, and assessments.
• Coordinate with Training & Development (TD) and Etihad Aviation Training (EAT) for scheduling, delivery, and follow-up of training activities.
• Support the development and updating of training materials, checklists, and competency frameworks in line with ICAO Annexes and GCAA CAR requirements.
• Monitor training compliance to ensure staff meet mandatory regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Prepare periodic reports on training activities, compliance status, and identified training gaps.
• Participate in training audits and provide required documentation to regulatory authorities.
• Serve as a training assessor across all airports.
• Deliver training courses on behalf of the Senior Officer Airside Operations Training during their absence.
• Support Airside Operations activities as required.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring training aligns with operational safety standards and industry best practices.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Documentation & record-keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Training, or related field

Tools

MS Office

LMS

Job description

Abu Dhabi Airports in Abu Dhabi is looking for an Officer Airside Operations Training Associate to support competency checks, maintain training records, and coordinate with TD and Etihad Aviation Training to deliver programs in line with ICAO and GCAA regulations.

The role emphasizes safety culture, documentation, and the ability to cover training sessions in the Senior Officer's absence, with potential assignments to island airports as needed.