Specialist - Oversight And Inspection

UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) seeks an aviation security inspector to oversee compliance with national aviation security standards. The role involves planning inspections, developing oversight checklists, and supporting investigations of security incidents.

Responsibilities include reviewing AOC and Aerodrome Certification security aspects, conducting quality control activities, and ensuring timely, accurate reporting in line with NCASP and UAE Civil Aviation Regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in aviation security with at least 3 years’ experience.
• Experience in conducting inspections and quality control in aviation security.

Responsibilities

• Plan day-to-day inspections activities and define guidelines for frequency and follow-up actions.
• Prepare and maintain oversight checklists per national requirements.
• Conduct oversight inspections to ensure compliance with UAE Civil Aviation Law and NCASP.
• Identify, categorise, and record deficiencies for corrective action.
• Support investigations of aviation security occurrences, incidents and violations.
• Collect, collate, and analyse data relevant to quality control activities.
• Review aviation security aspects for issuance/renewal of AOC and Aerodrome Certification.

Skills

Aviation security

Education

Aviation security degree/qualification

Job description

Job Description:

• Plan day to day to implement aircraft operations inspections activities and to define guidelines for frequency and associated follow-up activities. Prepare and maintain oversight checklists in accordance with national requirements to ensure effective oversight. Prepare and conduct oversight inspection to ensure compliance with national requirements in accordance with the oversight plan. Identify, categorise, and record deficiencies for corrective action. Support investigations of aviation security occurrences, incidents, and violations. Collect, collate, and analyse data relevant to quality control activities.
• Conduct quality control activities to ensure compliance with requirements of the UAE Civil Aviation Law, Civil Aviation Regulations, and the National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP); assess and evaluate quality control results; conduct follow-up quality control activities.
• Review aviation security aspects for issuance /renewal of Aircraft Operator Certification (AOC) and Aerodrome Certification (AC)

Continual Improvement

• Contribute and participate in the development implementation and maintenance of the National Civil Aviation Security Quality Control Programme (NCASQCP) to determine the level of compliance. Also, to validate the effectiveness of the Civil Aviation Regulations, National Civil Aviation Security, Programmes, and other national security schemes
• Contribute and participate in the review and development of National Civil Aviation Security Policy, Civil Aviation Regulations, National Civil Aviation Security Programmes, and other national security requirements to ensure compliance with ICAO Annex 17 Standards and Recommended Practices.
• Provide senior expertise, guidance, and information to colleagues pertaining the Inspection procedures.

Internal Surveillance Program & External Audits

• Implement corrective actions raised against the Sector under the internal surveillance programme to align with international standards and continuous improvement.
• Support the administration of activities by external entities on request.

Document Management

• Maintain records of relevant reports, certifications, and general correspondence to ensure proper document management

Reporting

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

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Preferably a degree from a University/College or professional qualification in aviation security with 3 years’ experience in a relevant function.

Requirements: