Senior Specialist Flight Recorders, Laboratory & Investigation Technology

General Civil Aviation Authority; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation regulatory authority in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled candidate to manage the operations of the Flight Recorders Laboratory. Responsibilities include leading investigations for major accidents, collaborating with manufacturers, and ensuring compliance with technical standards. The ideal candidate should have a university degree in a relevant discipline and at least 5 years of experience in the aviation technical field. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a critical branch of aviation safety.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in the aviation technical environment is required.
• Experience conducting investigations into aviation accidents or incidents.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations of the Flight Recorders Laboratory.
• Lead investigations for major/complex accidents.
• Ensure accuracy of functional reports.

Skills

Data retrieval

Collaboration with manufacturers

Maintenance of laboratory equipment

Accident investigation

Education

University degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

Flight Recorders Laboratory (FRL)

Maintain and manage the operations of the Flight Recorders Laboratory (AD-FRL) in accordance with the vendor’s technical instructions and AAIS policies and procedures and maintain the AD-FRL data recovery equipment and software as per the manufacturer specifications.

• Manage the operation of the damaged flight recorders' data retrieval, including the electronic board's recovery in collaboration with the flight recorder manufacturer
• Manage CVR audition sessions and transcribe the CVR audio recordings in coordination with the investigator-in-charge (IIC)
• Identify and develop recovery procedures for the various types of aircraft data recording devices and equipment (FMC, QAR, EHM, etc.)
• Establish and maintain imagery equipment and laboratory for the mechanical parts collected as investigation evidence and preserve the parts for further laboratory examinations (CT-scan, x-ray, and metallurgy, strength analysis, etc.)
• Participate in the planning, organizing and conducting of accident investigation drills and exercises, and provide the special equipment (drones, FARO scanner, ULB detectors, etc.) for testing and examination during the exercises
• Prepare research and studies in flight recorders laboratory in the air accident investigation field
• Lead the “Flight Recorders Investigation Group” in major/complex accident investigations as assigned by the AAIS management
• Provide data download and analysis for drones’ occurrences (upon request from other authorities), and prepare and submit Special Investigation Reports
• Collaborate with the experts/advisers from the manufacturer and other stakeholders for effective site investigation, data analysis, and laboratory examinations

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Establish and maintain the AD-FRL procedures as per the international standards and best practices
• Draft regulations related to flight recorders, investigation tools and equipment, accident

Air Accident/Incident Investigation

• Lead the “Flight Recorders Investigation Group” in major/complex accident investigations
• Provide technical support to the investigation team at the accident site
• Conduct investigations (as IIC) into general aviation accidents/serious incidents and large aircraft serious incidents/incidents

Reporting

• Ensure that all functional reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet the GCAA requirements and quality standards.
• Produce graphical representation of the flight animations videos to simulate the accident/incident flight
• Compose flight recorders’ factual/group(s) reports for the investigation Final Report in the factual information, pertaining analysis, conclusions, and safety recommendations relevant to the flight recorders and the downloaded data.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

University degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent aviation technical qualification; and 5 years’ experience in a relevant environment or equivalent