Aviation Environment Strategy Lead

General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA); Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Development Standards Leader for Environment to drive strategic goals, policies, and programs. You will lead climate and environmental initiatives, align with ICAO and national priorities, and guide a team toward excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

You will represent UAE aviation in international and regional forums, develop training, and oversee CORSIA compliance, ensuring sustainable growth for the

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership support to the Environment section to set clear strategic goals aligned with the GCAA mission and vision.
• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation and continuous improvement within the Environment section.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives.
• Develop and maintain national policies and regulations related to aviation, climate change and Environment; ensure UAE aviation growth.
• Maintain and lead implementation of ICAO Annexes - Annex 16 vol 4 as per GCAA mandate.
• Represent UAE aviation sector in working groups at international, regional and national levels on Aviation Climate Change.
• Lead studies, analyses and whitepapers on environmental concerns for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to training programs and seminars on environment issues to promote sustainability.
• Lead compliance with CORSIA requirements in international aviation as mandated by authorities.

Job description

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Development Standards Leader for Environment to drive strategic goals, policies, and programs. You will lead climate and environmental initiatives, align with ICAO and national priorities, and guide a team toward excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

You will represent UAE aviation in international and regional forums, develop training, and oversee CORSIA compliance, ensuring sustainable growth for the