Senior Officer - Flight Data Monitoring

Flydubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 290,000 - 536,000; Full time

Job summary

Flydubai seeks a skilled Flight Data Monitoring specialist to assist in identifying hazards by collecting, processing, and analyzing aircraft operational data. You will monitor flight data, coordinate issue resolution, and support safety communications.

The role involves analyzing trends, preparing drafts for SRB/SAG meetings, and acting as system administrator for safety apps including FDM and SMS. English fluency required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation or related field is required or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience is required.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Flight Data Monitoring experience is essential.
• Knowledge of GE FDM system is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor flight data to ensure operations comply with Flydubai requirements and procedures.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve FDM system issues and maintain operation.
• Create timely FDM trend analyses and contribute to safety newsletters.
• Analyze flight data to identify gaps and share findings for resolution.
• Suggest process or policy improvements to enhance FDM reporting and analytics.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners to implement FDM updates.

Skills

Flight Data Monitoring

Fluent in English

FDM experience

Safety reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree (3+ years)

Aviation-related discipline

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.

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.