Foreign Operator Oversight Specialist – Risk & Compliance

The General Civil Aviation Authority; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is seeking professionals to drive the FOA Risk Based Surveillance Programme. The role includes planning, analysis, prioritization, and rostering to ensure robust safety oversight of foreign operators and regulatory compliance across UAE airports.

You will engage in oversight of operator approvals, documentation validation, and collaboration with international authorities while supporting continuous improvement in aviation safety and regulatory process

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute risk-based surveillance plans across field inspections, alcohol testing, procedures, and safety trend analysis.
• Identify safety and compliance risks using data and stakeholder consultations.
• Analyse movement of foreign aircraft operators to detect non-compliance or unusual activity.
• Manage inspector scheduling across UAE airports to meet annual inspection targets and safety oversight.

Job description

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is seeking professionals to drive the FOA Risk Based Surveillance Programme. The role includes planning, analysis, prioritization, and rostering to ensure robust safety oversight of foreign operators and regulatory compliance across UAE airports.

You will engage in oversight of operator approvals, documentation validation, and collaboration with international authorities while supporting continuous improvement in aviation safety and regulatory process