CNS Manager

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport

Ras Al Khaimah

On-site

AED 420,000 - 660,000

Full time

38 hours ago

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Job summary

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is seeking a CNS Manager to lead the maintenance and continuous operation of ATC electronic systems in compliance with ICAO and GCAA standards. You will manage projects, oversee integration, installation, commissioning and handovers, and maintain procedures, training, and safety administration.

The role requires extensive experience in Navigational Aids and radar/communication systems, with strong leadership and budget management within an aviation operations

Qualifications

Internationally recognized university degree in electronic engineering and/or a higher diploma in electronic engineering (3 years of study)
In-depth knowledge of electronics theory and practice, data processing, PC hardware, software applications, computer networking, radar and communication systems
Minimum 5 years' experience in Navigational Aids, radar display systems, and operational aviation systems

Responsibilities

Oversee maintenance and operational readiness of ATC electronic systems in line with ICAO/GCAA standards.
Manage CNS department budget and annual operational/capital expenses.
Coordinate with GCAA, TDRA and FANR for licensing, regulatory compliance and reporting.
Develop and implement procedure updates, staff training, and competency modules; ensure ISO/IMS alignment.
Lead project management, integration, installation, commissioning and handovers of CNS projects.

Skills

Electronic engineering

Navigational aids

Radar display systems

Data communication systems

Air traffic radar

V/UHF transceivers

IT networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronic engineering

Tools

IT Networking

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 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 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.

Functional Accountabilities

Area of Contribution

Key Activities

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.

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

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

Level of Proficiency

Behavioural Competencies