Aviation Investigation Engineering Lead

UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) seeks a senior investigator to lead the Engineering Investigation unit, directing major aviation accident investigations within the UAE and representing the country in international forums.

The role demands a technical university degree (or engineering license) and 7+ years in the aviation sector, with a focus on leadership, safety culture, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Leading and coordinating engineering investigation teams.
• Analyzing human and organizational factors in investigations.
• Represent UAE in international/intrastate investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into major/complex aviation accidents in UAE as investigator-in-charge.
• Represent UAE in investigations and supervise UAE teams.
• Manage the roster of the Duty Investigator for immediate notifications.
• Coordinate with technical/engineering teams during investigations.
• Ensure site safety compliance for investigators.
• Conduct insights on human and organizational factors contributing to accidents.
• Lead joint civil-military investigation teams as needed.
• Prepare Final Investigation Reports per procedures.
• Empower investigators with statutory authority for impartial investigations.
• Provide consultancy to UAE stakeholders and ICAO relations.

Skills

Leadership

Investigation leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

University degree in a technical discipline relevant to aviation; or Engineering license holder

Job description

UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) seeks a senior investigator to lead the Engineering Investigation unit, directing major aviation accident investigations within the UAE and representing the country in international forums.

The role demands a technical university degree (or engineering license) and 7+ years in the aviation sector, with a focus on leadership, safety culture, and regulatory compliance.