Senior Specialist Flight Recorders, Laboratory & Investigation Technology

General Civil Aviation Authority; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

General Civil Aviation Authority in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior IC for the Flight Recorders Laboratory to lead data recovery, CVR processing, and complex accident investigations. You will manage operations, coordinate with manufacturers, and deliver analytical reports supporting the investigation Final Report.

The role requires a university degree and at least five years in aviation investigation environments, with leadership experience in a lab setting.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent aviation technical qualification.
• 5 years experience in a relevant environment or equivalent.
• Senior IC experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the Flight Recorders Laboratory operations per AAIS policies.
• Lead the Flight Recorders Investigation Group in major/complex investigations.
• Provide data download and analysis for drones occurrences and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with manufacturers and stakeholders for site investigation data analysis.
• Prepare research and studies in flight recorders laboratory for investigations.

Skills

Investigation leadership

Data analysis

Lab management

CVR processing

Education

University degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Flight data recovery equipment

CT-scan X-ray equipment

Drone surveying tools

Job description

Description

Flight Recorders Laboratory (FRL)

• Maintain and manage the operations of the Flight Recorders Laboratory (AD-FRL) in accordance with the vendors 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 boards 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 planningorganizingandconductingof 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-FRLprocedures 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; and5 years experience in a relevant environment or equivalent

Required Experience:

Senior IC