Senior Aviation Accident Investigator & Analyst

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority is seeking an experienced investigator to conduct and coordinate civil aviation accident and occurrence investigations within Dubai, ensuring high-quality outputs. You will apply structured evidence collection, interviewing, and analytical methods, producing findings, conclusions, and recommendations in line with ICAO Annex 13 and local regulations.

The role emphasizes coordination with GCAA, peer review, and safety learning through trend interpretation, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Aviation, Engineering, Safety, Accident Investigation or related discipline relevant to civil aviation investigations.
• Master’s degree in Aviation Safety, Accident Investigation or related field is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct civil aviation accident and occurrence investigations in accordance with approved procedures and applicable local and international requirements, including ICAO Annex 13.
• Collect, document, and analyse physical evidence, operational data, and records to identify contributing factors and operational conditions.
• Prepare investigation inputs, technical findings, and draft report sections in line with approved methodologies and quality requirements.
• Coordinate assigned investigation tasks and work packages within cases under the direction of senior investigation staff.
• Contribute technical inputs to investigations conducted under ICAO Annex 13 principles in coordination with the GCAA.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Engineering, Safety, Accident Investigation

Master’s degree in Aviation Safety, Accident Investigation, or related field

Job description

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority is seeking an experienced investigator to conduct and coordinate civil aviation accident and occurrence investigations within Dubai, ensuring high-quality outputs. You will apply structured evidence collection, interviewing, and analytical methods, producing findings, conclusions, and recommendations in line with ICAO Annex 13 and local regulations.

The role emphasizes coordination with GCAA, peer review, and safety learning through trend interpretation, with