Drone Registration Specialist - GCAA

General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Jobs; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical insurance

Government employee allowances

Job summary

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in the United Arab Emirates is seeking Drone Registration Specialists to process UAV permits, enforce public airspace rules, and maintain the national drone registry. You will handle applications, verify applicant details, and issue certificates.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and knowledge of civilian drones. We offer a stable daytime role with government employee benefits and allowances in a prestigious national aviation

Qualifications

• Attention to detail required for processing legal documents and ensuring correct airspace clearance.
• Clear and professional communication when educating the public about aviation safety rules.
• Familiarity with civilian drones and their camera capabilities to classify permit types.

Responsibilities

• Process commercial and recreational drone permit applications submitted through the federal aviation portal.
• Cross-check applicant details against security databases to approve or reject temporary airspace access.
• Answer public inquiries regarding restricted red zones where aerial photography is forbidden by federal law.
• Issue physical identification cards and digital operating certificates to approved commercial drone pilots.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Technical Basics

Job description

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) requires dedicated Drone Registration Specialists to process civilian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) permits, enforce public airspace rules, and maintain the national drone registry.

Daily Administrative Tasks

• Process commercial and recreational drone flying applications submitted through the federal aviation portal.
• Cross-check applicant details against security databases to approve or reject temporary airspace access.
• Answer public inquiries regarding restricted red zones where aerial photography is strictly forbidden by federal law.
• Issue physical identification cards and digital operating certificates to approved commercial drone pilots.

Rules for Selection

• Attention to Detail: Processing legal documents requires extreme focus to ensure no unauthorized individuals receive sensitive airspace clearance.
• Communication: Educating the general public about aviation safety rules in a polite and highly professional manner.
• Technical Basics: Familiarity with different types of civilian drones and their camera capabilities helps the staff categorize the correct permit type.

What the Authority Offers

• Basic Income: 7,000 to 9,000 AED fixed monthly salary, supplemented by standard government employee allowances.
• Federal Support: Stable daytime office hours, premium medical insurance, and a prestigious administrative role within the national aviation sector.