Specialist - CAMO

The General Civil Aviation Authority; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Civil Aviation Authority is seeking a specialist in certification, approval, audit and continued oversight to manage certification/approval activities and issue or recommend certificates in line with the Technical Authority Manual.

You will help develop the annual oversight program, ensure data integrity in Q-Pulse, carry out investigations such as ROSI, and coordinate across disciplines with stakeholders including OEMs and foreign regulators to enhance UAE safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Certification/approval and audit management per guidelines.
• Issue relevant certificates/approvals or recommend certification.
• Contribute to the annual oversight program for compliance.
• Maintain timely data in the Q-Pulse auditing system.
• Carry out investigations (e.g., ROSI) to identify causes.
• Coordinate with other disciplines as needed.
• Engage in industry networking, forums and meetings.
• Support safety-concern resolution and appropriate preventative measures.
• Exchange information with OEMs, foreign regulators and international bodies.

Job description

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 certification/approval, as per the Technical Authority Manual.
Provide inputs in development of the annual oversight (audit and surveillance) program to ensure compliance with standards and regulations. Continued improvement towards safety should be considered as much as possible.
Ensure timely and up to date data in Q-Pulse (auditing system) to ensure compliance with GCAA’s roles and functions.
Ensure that investigations (e.g., ROSI) are carried out to determine the cause of incidents and prevent future occurrences and direct coordination with other disciplines (if necessary)
Industry networking / forums / meetings
Participate in regular internal and external meetings/forums related to Airworthiness/maintenance to facilitate stakeholder collaboration and to maintain an open channel of communication and discussion with stakeholders.
Support in establishing a resolution of safety concerns process, ensuring the organization response to address the safety concerns with an acceptable preventative measure.
Undertake the exchange of information with foreign stakeholders, such as the original equipment manufacturers, foreign regulatory authorities and other international aviation bodies on safety issues affecting the UAE aircraft /operators and aviation industry to share experience and to ensure UAE actions and contribution to the international aviation community.

Continuous Improvement
Participate in continuous improvement programmes within Airworthiness as per set guideline and project charter, to enhance existing systems and processes and ensure alignment with GCAA’s objectives and support the GCAA readiness to face the demands of the future aviation system.
Internal Surveillance & 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.