Senior Specialist - Engineering Investigation

General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced aviation investigator to lead investigation teams for major accidents and incidents in the UAE. The role includes conducting safety studies, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures.

Candidates should possess a technical university degree or aviation engineering license with at least 5 years of aviation industry experience. Strong leadership and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in the aviation industry.
• Aviation engineering license from a recognized authority is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigation teams for major accidents in UAE.
• Conduct safety studies and identify aviation safety risks.
• Prepare and present high-level working papers for international forums.

Skills

Aviation investigation

Safety analysis

Leadership

Project management

Education

University degree in a technical discipline relevant to aviation

Job description

Lead investigation teams formed to conduct investigation into major complex accident that occurs in the territory of UAE as investigator-in-charge or chairperson for efficient utilization of resources and ensuring effective investigations. Conduct investigation into less size accidents serious and incidents for identifying causes and contributing factors. Conduct safety studies research for identifying aviation safety risks at the national and international levels. Conduct special limited scope safety investigations requested by the management for identifying certain aviation safety concerns. Represent the UAE in investigations conducted by other States and supervise the UAE team for effective participation in the investigation. Determine the initial response actions as a Duty Investigator based on received notifications of accidents and serious incidents. Assure that accident investigators comply with site safety procedures. Conduct insight analysis of human and organizational factors engineering aspects and determine their contribution to the accident. Lead investigation team assigned to conduct investigations under Annex13 provisions into a State military police air accidents upon request from the concerned authority. Lead investigation team as investigator-in-charge assigned to conduct investigation for the privilege of other States upon official request from that State. Manage the preparation of the investigation Final Report according to the report-writing procedure Project change managementManage teams working groups taskforces to perform projects and tasks relevant to the GCAA strategic plan and State s initiatives. Prepare and present high-level working papers and presentations in the international forums to support the UAE soft power strategy. Plan and manage the implementation of activities generated by the National Air Accident Committee such as workshops and seminars. Plan and manage full scale exercises conducted for evaluation the coordination procedure with the accident site stakeholders. Draft standards policies procedures and guidance material for industry relevant to air accident investigation according to the best international practice. Support and provide advices to the Assistant Manager EI to manage changes through continuous improvement of functional systems processes and practices. Mentor new investigators and assess their performance according to the AAIS Competency-Based Training and Assessment policies and procedures ReportingEnsure that all functional reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet GCAA requirements and quality standards Health Safety and Environment within GCAAEnsure compliance with all relevant health safety quality and environmental management procedures and controls to guarantee employee safety legislative compliance delivery of high quality products services and a responsible environmental attitude as per IMS available standardsOther Tasks AccountabilityPerform additional tasks relevant to the role area of expertise as requested by the management to be able to achieve the objectives commitments.

University degree in a technical discipline relevant to aviation; or aviation engineering license issued by recognized authority with 5 years experience in the aviation industry.