CNS Manager

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A major airport in the UAE seeks a candidate to manage and ensure the operational status of ATC electronic systems. The role involves project management, liaising with regulatory authorities, and maintaining compliance with ICAO standards. The ideal applicant should hold a recognized degree in electronic engineering and possess a strong background in electronic systems, radar display systems, and communication systems. Strong analytical skills and experience in avionics are essential for success in this dynamic position.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of electronics theory and practice.
• Experience with data processing and radar display systems.
• Expertise in communication systems and automation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ATC electronic systems and compliance with ICAO standards.
• Oversee project management and installation of communication systems.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities on operational status and updates.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Situational awareness

Critical & Analytic thinking

Time management

Education

Internationally recognized university degree in electronic engineering

Higher diploma in electronic engineering

Tools

PC hardware technology

Computer networking

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.

Support the Engineering Departments Health and Safety policies and procedures, and ensure all manuals are controlled and managed efficiently.

Functional Accountabilities

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 departments training and competency manual and training modules

Incorporate the airports 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 airports 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
• IT
• MET
• RFFS
• Operations

Reasons for Interaction

• Maintenance tasks
• Power quality monitoring
• IT data security assurance

-External

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

Reasons for Interaction

• Follow-up on maintenance visits
• Raise equipment/link breakdown ticket
• Audit/Inspection

Qualifications

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.

Level of Proficiency

Interpersonal communication

High

High

High

Management & Negotiation

High

Result oriented

High

High

Situational awareness

High

Adaptability & Teamwork

High

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

Medium

Continuous learning & development

Medium

ATC Communication systems

High

Navigational aids

High

High

Security Screening equipment

High

Knowledge of relevant ICAO documents and GCAA CARs.