Aviation Consultant - NAVAIDS specialist

Dar; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting organization in the UAE is seeking an experienced NAVAIDS specialist to join their expanding transport consulting practice. The role involves leading the design and integration of navigational aids systems for international airport projects, ensuring compliance with aviation standards and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in navigational aids.
• Degree in Electrical or Aeronautical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and integration of NAVAIDS systems for airports.
• Utilize RF modeling tools for signal coverage.
• Collaborate with engineers and airport authorities.

Skills

NAVAIDS systems design

RF propagation modeling

Compliance with aviation standards

Collaboration with engineering teams

Education

Electrical or Aeronautical Engineering degree

Job description

Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at www.dar.com.

Our transport consulting practice is expanding working on international airport projects. We are looking for an experienced NAVAIDS specialist.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and integration of NAVAIDS systems (ILS, VOR, DME, NDB, etc.) for new and existing airports, ensuring compliance with national and international aviation standards (ICAO, FAA, EASA).
• Able to provide NAVAIDS location within the airfield (critical and sensitive areas)
• Utilize RF propagation modeling tools to predict signal coverage and performance, ensuring NAVAIDS systems meet operational requirements and performance criteria.
• Collaborate with civil engineers, air traffic controllers, and airport authorities to integrate NAVAIDS design into overall airport infrastructure planning.
• Able to review NAVAIDS system specifications and designs to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and client requirements.
• Able to determine the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) system requirements and integration with other airfield elements.
• Able to prepare high level functional plans for the ATCT cab.
• Develop design documentation, including system specifications, schematics, and project reports.
• Contributed to the design of airport approach lighting systems, runway safety areas, and other related infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure that designs support operational efficiency and regulatory compliance, addressing any identified risks or challenges

Experience & Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in navigational aids.
• Electrical or Aeronautical Engineering degree.