Analyst PANS OPS

The General Civil Aviation Authority; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A national aviation authority in Abu Dhabi seeks an Aeronautical Data Maintenance expert with proven skills in database management and AIXM 5.1. The role involves maintaining aeronautical data, performing quality checks, and managing AIM system-related projects. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or computer sciences, with a minimum of 7 years of data management experience, including 5 years in civil aviation. This is a unique opportunity to enhance data integrity and support the aviation sector's growth in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of work experience in a database/data management field.
• At least 5 years of experience in the civil aviation domain.
• Proven experience in database administration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain UAE Aeronautical data in the AIM Database.
• Perform quality checks on aeronautical data.
• Propose database performance optimizations.
• Provide training and support to personnel.

Skills

Database management

AIXM 5.1

Technical expertise

XML editing

Project management

Education

University degree in engineering/computer sciences

Job description

Aeronautical Data Maintenance

• Encode in AIXM and maintain UAE Aeronautical data in AIM Database.
• Perform quality checks on the aeronautical data, in line with the ICAO SARPs and the Local AIM Instructions and Procedures.
• Verify and validate the aeronautical data against the department’s procedures.
• Develop and Manage AIXM 5.1 business rules in order to support data integrity and accuracy

Database Administration

• Perform routine database maintenance.
• Propose database performance optimizations
• Develop and execute database queries and prepare data exports as required by internal and external stakeholders

Procedure encoding

• Verify and provide inputs for encoding procedure into the AIM database in line with ICAO and international standards.

Aeronautical Information Publication

• Provide inputs to the aeronautical information publications with relevant information on changes made to the procedures and aeronautical data
• Verify and provide inputs for the production of aeronautical charts.

Continuous support on enhancing AIM Department Systems the AIM Department

• Propose technical and operational solutions to assure continuous systems improvements.
• Adapt the internal database maintenance processes in accordance with the SWIM implementation

Verifying and validating Procedures

• Verifying and Validating procedures for various aspects of air navigation services

Compliance and Standardization

• Ensuring that procedures adhere to international standards and regulations set forth by organizations like ICAO and national aviation authorities. This involves staying updated with changes in regulations and implementing necessary adjustments

Technical Expertise

• Providing technical expertise in areas such as AIM Database, AIP System, Digital Charting System, NOTAM System, SWIM, workflow etc, flight planning software, airspace design tools, and communication systems. Analysts may be responsible for evaluating new technologies and their potential impact on operational procedures.

Training and Support

• Providing training and support to operational personnel, including air traffic controllers, pilots, and aviation authorities, regarding the implementation and use of New system. This may involve developing training materials, conducting workshops, and responding to inquiries.

Policies, Systems, Processes and Procedures

• Recommend improvements to departmental policy and direct the implementation of procedures and controls so that all relevant regulatory requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, service to customers
• Adapt and create data collection and management processes towards digital AIM products and services;
• Develop, document and update, when necessary, the AIM database encoding specifications in line with ICAO SARPs and industry requirements

Continuous Improvement

• Participating in ongoing reviews and evaluations of existing procedures to identify areas for improvement. This may involve soliciting feedback from users, conducting operational studies, and incorporating best practices from within the industry

Project Management

• Carry out overall Project Management roles and responsibilities for relevant AIM system-related projects as assigned by the line manager to ensure AIM systems enhancement and modernization

Knowledge and Experience:

• University degree in engineering / computer sciences
• Minimum 7 years of work experience in a database / data management field and at least 5 years of experience in a civil aviation domain
• Qualification and proven experience in database management or database administration
• Experience in XML and familiarity with XML editing
• Knowledge and proven experience of AIXM 5.1
• Instrument procedure design (PANS-OPS) and / or ARINC 424 coding experience would constitute an advantage
• Experience in data modelling would constitute an advantage