Specialist - Air Carrier

The General Civil Aviation Authority; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A national aviation authority in Dubai is seeking an experienced aviation safety professional to manage certification and approval processes. The role involves developing oversight programs, conducting safety investigations, and supporting compliance with international aviation standards. Ideal candidates will have expertise in safety policies and regulatory practices, along with strong organizational skills. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the safety culture within the UAE's civil aviation industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in certification and auditing processes within aviation.
• Strong knowledge of international aviation safety standards and regulations.
• Ability to analyze safety performance and implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Manage certification and approval processes in line with regulations.
• Develop annual oversight program and ensure compliance.
• Conduct safety-related investigations to prevent incidents.
• Implement corrective actions from internal surveillance programs.
• Support external audits and maintain comprehensive documentation.
• Assist in liaising with international aviation regulatory bodies.

Job description

Certification/Approval, Audit and Continued Oversight

Ensure that all certification/approval and audit is managed effectively in line with stipulated guidelines and issue relevant certificates/approvals and/or recommend for certification/approval, as per the Technical Authority Manual.

Provide inputs into the process of developing the annual oversight (surveillance) program to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.

Ensure timely and up to date data in Q-Pulse (auditing system) to ensure compliance with GCAA’s roles and functions.

Conduct aviation Safety-related investigations, coordinating where operational issues are relevant in order to determine the cause of accidents and prevent future incidents.

Internal Surveillance Program & External Audits

Implement corrective actions raised against the Department during internal surveillance program to ascertain alignment of Safety Affairs standards in line with international standards and continuous improvement.

Support the administration of all auditing activities by external entities of Safety Affairs including ICAO, and IMS to ensure smooth and productive audit.

Document Management

Maintain a comprehensive record of relevant certification, reports, recommendations, and general documents to ensure an accurate record and evidence base.

Safety Policy / Safety Promotion and Culture

Assist in providing input into the identification of Acceptable Levels of Safety Performance (ALOSP) to ensure appropriate and achievable targets are set.

Improve and implement safety promotion activities to disseminate and nurture a safety awareness culture in the UAE civil aviation industry and to keep industry players abreast of changes to relevant rules, regulations, and other aviation safety developments.

Provide advice and guidance to the relevant people in the Sector, sharing best practice, trends and the findings of reviews, studies and investigations to prevent future occurrences/ incidents/accidents.

Policies, Systems, Processes and Procedures

Assist the management in maintaining on-going liaison with foreign and international aviation regulatory bodies on new requirements and changes to existing safety regulations to foster the safe and orderly growth of UAE civil aviation.

Implement Safety Affairs policies, systems, processes, and procedures so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering high quality safety services to the UAE civil aviation industry in accordance with customer service standards.

Reporting

Ensure that all functional reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet GCAA requirements and quality standards.

Health, Safety and Environment within GCAA

Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, quality 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 standards.

Other Tasks/ Accountability

Perform additional tasks relevant to the role / area of expertise as requested by the management to be able to achieve the objectives/commitments.