Executive Director – Aviation Risk & Accident Investigation

Dubai Careers - A Smart Dubai Initiative; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority is seeking an experienced executive leader to provide governance, strategic oversight of aviation risk management, and supervision of accident investigations to support aviation safety and security objectives.

The role requires 18+ years in aviation safety or risk management, advanced degrees, and a proven ability to lead enterprise frameworks, regulatory compliance, and inter‑agency coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Safety, Risk Management, Engineering, Aviation Management, Security Studies, Law, or related discipline.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s Degree in aviation science, Engineering, accident investigation, risk management, business continuity, or aviation oversight or equivalent
• Postgraduate qualification in accident investigation, risk management, business continuity, or aviation oversight is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and governance for the Risk Management and Accident Investigation Department.
• Oversee governance, conduct, and quality assurance of aviation accident and incident investigations.
• Direct development and maintenance of integrated aviation risk management frameworks and assessment processes.
• Oversee enterprise-level aviation risk analysis, scenario assessment, and executive risk reporting.
• Ensure business continuity, emergency preparedness, and crisis management frameworks are in place.

Skills

Aviation safety

Accident investigation

Risk management

Regulatory governance

Executive reporting

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Safety / related field

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Postgraduate qualification in accident investigation / risk management

Job description

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority is seeking an experienced executive leader to provide governance, strategic oversight of aviation risk management, and supervision of accident investigations to support aviation safety and security objectives.

The role requires 18+ years in aviation safety or risk management, advanced degrees, and a proven ability to lead enterprise frameworks, regulatory compliance, and inter‑agency coordination.