CNS Manager

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport seeks a CNS Manager to lead maintenance of ATC electronic systems in line with ICAO and GCAA standards. You will manage projects from integration through handover, ensure updated procedures, training, and budget oversight within the CNS/Electronics division.

Role requires deep electronics knowledge, navigational aids experience, and coordination with regulatory bodies. Strong leadership and safety focus essential for continuous operations in a busy airport

Qualifications

• Internationally recognized degree in electronic engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of electronics theory and practice.
• Experience with navigational aids and radar systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ATC electronic systems to ICAO/GCAA standards.
• Manage project integration, installation, commissioning and handovers.
• Oversee procedures updates, staff certification, and safety compliance.
• Coordinate with regulators and external agencies (GCAA, TDRA, FANR).

Skills

Electronic engineering

Radar displays

Data communication

IT Networking

VHF/UHF systems

ICAO knowledge

Education

Bachelors in Electronic Engineering

Tools

MS Office

PC hardware

Job description

Job Purpose

The position requires total responsibility and decision making for maintaining the ATC electronic systems in an operational status and standards stipulated by ICAO and GCAA.

Job Description

The position requires total responsibility and decision making for maintaining the ATC electronic systems in an operational status and standards stipulated by ICAO and GCAA. Project management and overseeing integration, interfacing, installation, implementation, commissioning and operational handovers of projects. Ensuring continuous updating of procedures, staff certification, staff currency checks, training, department administration, budget, reports, job cards, assets, licenses, ISO/IMS documents, safety and emergency issues. Liaise with GCAA about operational status, trends, procedures, upgrades and equipment grading. (Time management/priority between departments) Support the Engineering Department's Health and Safety policies and procedures, and ensure all manuals are controlled and managed efficiently.

Job Details

Position Title

CNS Manager

Reports to

HOD

Division

CNS/ Electronics

Department

Operations

Job Purpose

The position requires total responsibility and decision making for maintaining the ATC electronic systems in an operational status and standard stipulated by ICAO and GCAA. Project management and overseeing integration, interfacing, installation, implementation, commissioning and operational handovers of projects. Ensuring continuous updating of procedures, staff certification, staff currency checks, training, department administration, budget, reports, job cards, assets, licenses, ISO/IMS documents, safety and emergency issues. Liaise with GCAA about operational status, trends, procedures, upgrades and equipment grading. (Time management/priority between departments) Support the Engineering Department's Health and Safety policies and procedures, and ensure all manuals are controlled and managed efficiently.

Functional Accountabilities

Financial

Demonstrate resourcefulness. Project and manage department annual operational and capital expense budgets.

Process

Manage and develop the relevant Engineering sections and personnel to ensure its strategic development and continually strive to improve the performance of the department.

Review and update CNS exposition to incorporate any amendments relevant to the department.

Initiate and complete the CAAP 25 and CAAP 59 (if applicable) application process of GCAA for addition or enhancement of the CNS equipment.

Develop MOC (Management of Change) document for the changes associated with equipment, infrastructure or facility of CNS department.

Responsible for GCAA e-services activities.

Review and authorize the department's training and competency manual and training modules.

Incorporate the airport's SMS in CNS policies and procedures.

Maintain the department SLA (Service Level Agreement) with ATS.

Review and maintain KPI (Key Performance Indicator) of the department.

Ensure CNS procedures manual is current and make amendments where necessary.

Perform audit correspondence for following audits.

• CNS
• ATS
• Aerodrome
• Meteorological
• And any third party

Review and maintain SPI (Safety Performance Indicator) of the department.

Organize engineering meetings within the department and with external departments for liaison and performance evaluation.

Incorporate the airport's QMS in CNS policies and procedures.

Attend GCAA workgroups related to CNS activities.

Raise CNS ROSI for equipment outage, malfunction or degradation.

Manage and oversee the projects of CNS department.

Coordinate with TDRA for frequency regulations and frequency/radio licenses.

CNS e-services to be reviewed and updated as and when required.

Review and provide feedback to GCAA for CNS related regulatory amendments (NPA).

Customer and Reporting

Liaise with GCAA for incident reporting, performance audits and/or inspection coordination.

Liaise with TDRA for Spectrum license issuance and interference reporting.

Liaise with FANR for Screening operations license issuance and incident reporting.

Communication & Working Relationships

Internal

• ATC
• AGL & Electromechanical
• IT
• MET
• RFFS
• Operations

Reasons for Interaction

• Maintenance tasks
• Equipment/System troubleshooting
• Power quality monitoring
• IT data security assurance

External

• OEM Technical Support team
• ACC Engineering
• ISP Support team
• Regulatory authorities

Reasons for Interaction

• Follow-up on maintenance visits
• Raise equipment/link breakdown ticket
• Calibration/upgrade tasks
• Audit/Inspection
• License renewal/modification

Qualifications

Qualifications, Experience, & Skills

Educational Qualifications

Internationally recognized university degree in electronic engineering and/or a higher diploma in electronic engineering (3 years of study) or similar.

Professional Qualifications

This position requires in depth knowledge of electronics theory and practice to a level proportionate with the position. In depth technical knowledge of data processing, PC hardware technology, software applications, computer networking, primary and secondary radar, air traffic radar display systems, data communication systems, automation and aeronautical VHF/UHF and communication systems.

Experience

Required Experience

Minimum 5 years' experience in Navigational AIDS, radar display systems, communication systems, V/UHF transceivers and operational aviation systems.

Other Requirements- Safety Accountability And Responsibilities

All staff has the following safety responsibilities and is accountable to their supervisor(s) and Head of Department:

• To comply with the relevant safety requirements and procedures outlined in the Aerodrome Operations Manual and Safety Management System and any other instructions or notices issued by Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.
• To comply with the safety requirements detailed within their training.
• To advise their Head of Department and the Airport Duty Officer team of any safety occurrence or system failure and to identify and report any situation of potential risk or concern affecting safety via one of the following means.
• Report directly to the Safety Department or an immediate supervisor.
• Submitting an Accident/ Incident Report.
• Support safety audits as and investigations as they occur.

Competencies

Behavioural Competencies

Interpersonal communication High

Leadership & Collaboration High

Emotional Intelligence High

Management & Negotiation High

Result oriented High

Attention to detail High

Situational awareness High

Adaptability & Teamwork High

Mentorship & Training High

Critical & Analytic thinking High

Problem solving High

Decision making High

Resilience High

Resourceful & Initiative High

Effective Reporting High

Safety assessment High

Time management High

Conflict & Stress management High

English language proficiency Medium

Continuous learning & development Medium

Technical Competencies

ATC Communication systems High

Navigational aids High

Surveillance data processing High

Security Screening equipment High

Knowledge of relevant ICAO documents and GCAA CARs. High

MS Office High

Computer – Hardware & Operating System High

Test instruments High

IT Networking Medium

UAE driver's license Medium

Job Details

Role Level: Mid-Level Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Company Website: http://www.rakairport.com Job Function: Others Company Industry/ Sector: Airlines and Aviation