Navigation Engineer

Etihad Airways; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline seeks a Navigation Specialist to conduct technical and commercial navigational studies. The role involves assessing destinations, analyzing fuel savings, and providing critical safety information to the flight crew. Candidates should possess at least a High School Certificate, with a degree in Engineering being an advantage, alongside experience in a navigation environment and familiarity with air traffic management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a navigation environment.
• In-depth knowledge of ICAO Annexes and support manuals.
• Previous experience in flight planning is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fuel and payload studies for future destinations.
• Analyse and publish safety-critical information for flight crew.
• Ensure charting requirements support network operations.

Skills

Knowledge of Aeronautical Information Services

Understanding of Air Traffic Management

Flight Planning Systems

Education

High School Certificate

Degree in Engineering

Job description

To undertake navigation-related technical and commercial studies, deliver fuel savings, and provide navigation-related information to the Flight Crew. This may include escape procedures, performance-based navigation profiles, and assessing aerodromes for suitability.

Accountabilities

• Conduct fuel and payload studies for future destinations
• Responsible for analysing and publishing safety critical information such as terrain avoidance instructions for the flight crew.
• Performs technical assessments for destinations and alternates.
• Ensures that all charting requirements are met to support the network.
• Participates in Simulator sessions for validating specialised navigation procedures.
• Provides fuel value assessments for finance to determine annual fuel budgets.

Education & Experience

• High School Certificate is required.
• Degree in Engineering would be an advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of Aeronautical Information Services, Air Traffic Management, State Regulatory bodies (JAA / FAA), IATA organisation, resources &
• processes, & ICAO Annexes & support Manuals.
• Sound knowledge of airspace and air routes, flight planning systems as well as on-board Navigation computer capabilities, and airport design criteria.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a Navigation environment,
• Previous Flight Planning experience would be an advantag.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more.All this ties into Etihad’s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!

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