Sr Specialist Air Trials

REMAYA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rest and relaxation policy

Job summary

REMAYA is seeking a Senior Specialist – Air Trials to support flight test preparation, coordination, and safety assessment at our test range in the UAE. You will report to the Air Trial SME and ensure safe, efficient execution of flight test activities, including UAVs and aircraft movements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering and at least 7 years in aerospace, flight testing, or safety engineering, with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in aerospace, flight testing, systems engineering, or safety engineering.
• Experience in flight testing, UAV operations, or safety analysis is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Commitment to safety, compliance and environmentally responsible practices.

Responsibilities

• Collect, consolidate, and analyse data for flight test preparation with accuracy and compliance.
• Support planning and coordination of flight tests involving aircraft, UAVs, and missiles.
• Prepare Test Risk Assessments with customers and stakeholders; apply risk methodologies.
• Collaborate with Scheduler to plan and optimize test activities.
• Coordinate with Test Safety Manager to ensure safety compliance and present to the Test Safety Board.
• Work with Range Controlling Officer to define NOTAM requirements and permits for UAVs and aircraft.
• Provide operational support during test campaigns and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Report environmental and QHSE incidents following procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Aerospace Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description:

External Job Description

REMAYA creates and delivers world-class military grade shooting ranges from the initial design and development stages right through to operations and management, imparting live-fire training to organisations serving and enhancing the skills of defense forces. As a leader in ensuring the highest levels of survivability for military and security personnel – whether on the battlefield or on a mission – REMAYA has been entrusted with protecting interests and advising clients, including governments, international entities and corporations operating across the globe.

We are seeking a Senior Specialist – Air Trials to support the preparation, coordination, and safety assessment of flight tests at our test range. Reporting to the Air Trial SME, you will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of flight test activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect, consolidate, and analyse technical and operational data for flight test preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies and customer documentation.
• Support the planning, organization, and coordination of flight tests involving aircraft, UAVs, and missile systems.
• Prepare Test Risk Assessments in collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders; apply risk analysis methodologies including identification, classification, mitigation, and rating.
• Collaborate with the Scheduler to plan and optimize test activities.
• Coordinate with the Test Safety Manager to ensure safety compliance, and present test programs and safety assessments to the Test Safety Board.
• Work with the Range Controlling Officer to define and manage NOTAM requirements and support permits for UAVs and aircraft movements.
• Provide operational support during test campaigns and contribute to continuous improvement of test preparation and safety processes.
• Ensure environmentally responsible work practices, and exercise authority to stop work if safety or environmental risks arise.
• Report environmental and QHSE incidents to the QHSE Manager and relevant authorities following established procedures.

Experience & Qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in aerospace, flight testing, systems engineering, or safety engineering.
• Practical experience through work, internships, or academic projects in flight testing, UAV operations, or safety analysis is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, compliance, and environmentally responsible practices.

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