Software Developer (ATFM)

Global Air Navigation Services L.L.C.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Air Navigation Services L.L.C. in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced ATC/ATM specialist to lead operations-domain activities within software projects for UAE airspace.

You will define requirements, assess supplier proposals, and drive regulatory compliance while coordinating with stakeholders and training teams.

Qualifications

• Specialist ATC operations knowledge across the project lifecycle.
• Ability to define, review, validate and verify air traffic operations requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as the focal point for ATC/ATM operations domain, providing expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare feasibility studies, design documents, and operational requirements.
• Conduct technical evaluation of supplier proposals.
• Attend stakeholder meetings and lead technical discussions.
• Review system design documents and operational submittals.
• Participate in design reviews and testing phases (FAT, SAT).
• Manage operational training and verification activities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and document control.
• Maintain GCAA currency as an Air Traffic Controller.
• Represent the organisation in stakeholder meetings.

Skills

ATC operations knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or Higher Diploma in Aviation/Business

Tools

MS Project

DOORS

Jama

Job description

Overview

Build and maintain Air Traffic Flow Management software supporting UAE airspace operations at Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Responsibilities

• Act as the focal point for ATC/ATM operations domain, providing expertise across the project lifecycle.
• Prepare feasibility studies, design documents, and operational requirements.
• Conduct technical evaluation of supplier proposals.
• Attend stakeholder meetings and lead technical discussions.
• Review system design documents and operational submittals.
• Participate in design reviews and testing phases (FAT, SAT).
• Manage operational training and verification activities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and document control.
• Maintain GCAA currency as an Air Traffic Controller.
• Represent the organisation in stakeholder meetings.

Experience

Provide specialist ATC operations knowledge and subject matter expertise on defining, reviewing, validating and verifying air traffic operations requirements across the project lifecycle.

Education

Bachelor's degree or Higher Diploma in Aviation, Business, or equivalent.

Certifications

• Current GCAA (or equivalent) air traffic control licence for approach control.
• Project Management certification (PMP / PRINCE2) preferred.

Languages

MS Project, technical writing, ATC operations and ATM systems knowledge, ICAO SARPs and Annexes familiarity.

Nice to have

Requirements verification software (VCRM, DOORS / Jama); ATM systems integration; safety and change management.