ANS SMS Specialist/ Safety Specialist

Flightjobs/DVV Media; Dubai; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation organization in Dubai is seeking an Air Navigation Services Safety Management System (SMS) Coordinator. The successful candidate will support the SMS Manager in ensuring compliance and safety across services by conducting investigations, audits, and training. Candidates should have at least 5 years' experience in air traffic control and hold relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Safety Management System qualifications essential.
• 5 years’ experience as ATCO preferred at international airports.
• Certifications in SMS and aviation-related trainings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support oversight of the SMS and conduct ATS investigations.
• Prepare safety reports and maintain safety records.
• Conduct internal audits and facilitate safety risk analysis.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Knowledge of Arabic

Safety investigation

Audit and inspection

Risk assessment

Safety training

Education

Higher secondary school certificate

University diploma or degree in safety, quality, or aviation-related subjects

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MS SharePoint

MS Teams

Job description

Job Purpose

To support the Air Navigation Services (ANS) Safety Management System (SMS) Manager and Deputy Manager in developing, maintaining, and implementing an effective SMS across ANS.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the ANS SMS Manager in maintaining oversight of the SMS on behalf of the accountable manager.
• Conduct ATS investigations and trend analysis to identify safety risks within the organization and with external agencies, contractors, and stakeholders as appropriate.
• Develop recommendations to address identified safety risks and collaborate with relevant departments for mitigation.
• Perform and facilitate hazard identification and safety risk analysis in accordance with the SMS.
• Assist all departments in developing and overseeing safety cases and other safety assurance activities.
• Conduct internal operations and safety audits for oversight and regulatory preparedness.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to provide oversight, assistance, and guidance as directed by line management.
• Participate in internal and external safety meetings as per regulatory and company requirements.
• Prepare and disseminate reports on safety performance in line with regulatory standards.
• Maintain safety records, data, and documentation according to aviation regulations and organizational policies.
• Ensure safety training and promotion are delivered in compliance with regulatory requirements, fostering a strong safety culture.
• Monitor industry safety concerns and initiatives to ensure best practices in safety management.
• Perform additional responsibilities as directed by the ANS SMS Manager to support operations, projects, and departmental objectives.

Educational Qualification

• Higher secondary school certificate (Essential).
• University diploma or degree in safety, quality, or aviation-related subjects (Preferable).

Professional Certifications

• Air Traffic Control license with validated Aerodrome or Approach Surveillance ratings (preferably both).
• Certificated training in SMS from recognized providers (e.g., ICAO, IATA, IACT, GCAS, or equivalent).
• ATM Incident Investigation Course conforming to ATS Safety Investigator requirements of the GCAA (Preferable).
• Aviation Human Factors or Threat and Error Management Course (Preferable).
• Endorsement as an OJTI, Examiner, or Training Officer (or equivalent) (Preferable).

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an ATCO, preferably at a busy, international airport.
• Experience within an aviation Safety Management Department or regulatory authority (preferable).
• Experience conducting internal audits and safety investigations within an ANS environment (preferable).
• At least 2 years of professional aviation experience in the UAE (Preferable).

Special Technical Skills

• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, to produce technical reports and communicate complex safety matters.
• Knowledge of Arabic is preferred.
• Working knowledge of GCAA Civil Aviation Regulations and ICAO documents related to ANS and SMS, including ICAO Doc 9859.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; experience with MS SharePoint and Teams is preferable.
• Understanding of procedures and systems relevant to ANS SMS application.
• Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and quality compliance.
• Skills in safety investigation, assurance, audit, inspection, hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety training.