Specialist - Search & Rescue

General Civil Aviation Authority; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A national aviation regulatory body in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced professional to oversee certification and auditing processes in compliance with aviation safety standards. The ideal candidate will hold a university degree in a relevant aviation discipline and have at least 5 years of experience in an aviation role. Responsibilities include managing audits, maintaining safety documentation, and improving safety culture in the UAE aviation industry. This role involves collaboration with both internal and external entities to enhance aviation safety measures.

Qualifications

• Technical training in Search & Rescue preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a relevant aviation function.

Responsibilities

• Manage certification/approvals and audits effectively.
• Implement corrective actions during internal surveillance.
• Maintain comprehensive records of certification and reports.
• Participate in aviation safety investigations.
• Collaborate with international regulatory bodies.

Skills

Aviation Safety Management

Auditing

Compliance Monitoring

Risk Assessment

Document Management

Education

University degree in relevant aviation discipline

Job description

Certification/Approval, Audit and Continued Oversight

Ensure that all certification/approvals and audits are managed effectively in line with stipulated guidelines and 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 Audit

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 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 services standards.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

University degree in relevant aviation discipline with technical training in Search & Rescue (preferred), and 5 years’ experience in a relevant aviation function.