Senior Officer - Flight Data Monitoring

Dubai Aviation Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Aviation Corporation seeks an experienced Safety & Flight Data Analyst to identify hazards by collecting, processing, and analyzing aircraft operational data. The role emphasizes monitoring the Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) system, generating trend reports, and supporting safety reviews.

The candidate should have 5–7 years in flight data monitoring, an aviation-related degree, and fluent English; GE FDM experience is a plus. On-site role based in Dubai with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (aviation) is required.
• Fluent in English; additional languages advantageous.
• Experience with Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) is required.
• Knowledge of GE FDM system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors flight data to identify non-compliant operations per flydubai standards.
• Ensures FDM system operates effectively by coordinating with stakeholders.
• Generates FDM trend reports and drafts safety newsletters for awareness.
• Analyzes flight data to identify gaps and shares findings with stakeholders.
• Suggests process updates to improve FDM reporting and analytics.
• Coordinates with internal/external parties to resolve FDM issues.

Skills

Flight Data Monitoring

Data analysis

English fluency

System administration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aviation

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

GE FDM system

Job description

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

To assist in identification and mitigation of underlying hazards and risks through the collection, processing, analysis and archival of aircraft operational data.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors flight data to identify instances where flight operations are not in accordance with all applicable flydubai requirements, standards and procedures.
• Ensures the effective operation of the Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) system by coordinating with relevant stakeholders to resolve system issues.
• Generates timely FDM trend analysis reports and co-authors the FDM safety newsletters to support safety awareness and operational improvement.
• Analyses flight data to identify, filter, and distribute any gaps or issues, and shares relevant findings with stakeholders for review and resolution.
• Recommends processes or policy improvements to optimise FDM reporting and analytics.
• Coordinates with internal and external parties to ensure that the FDM are resolved efficiently and works with them to develop and rollout any updates.
• Participates in flight replay and brief for flight crew on FDM related events and provides guidance and recommendations on any issues discovered.
• Supports safety investigations by providing any relevant Flight data summaries, highlighting key events, trends, and parameters for review.
• Collates safety performance data and prepares a draft for review at Safet Review Board (SRB) and Safety Action Group (SAG) meetings.
• Acts as the system administrator for assigned safety applications including but not limited to the FDM and Safety Management System (SMS) , ensuring user access, system records, and data are maintained.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree (3+ years)
• Bachelor’s degree in an aviation-related discipline
• Fluent in English (other languages an advantage)
• Flight Data Monitoring experience.
• Knowledge of GE FDM system.
• Years with qualifications: 5 - 7 years, Years without qualifications (if applicable): 7 - 9 years

COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Personal Accountability & Commitment to achieve
• Resilience & Flexibility (Can do attitude)

ISR REQUIREMENTS

Reads and complies with the ISR policies of the Company and diligently reports any weakness or incidents to the respective Line Manager or the Information Security team. Completes all required ISR awareness sessions and follows associated guidelines in the day-to-day business operations.