Sr. Specialist, Air Trials

REMAYA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

REMAYA is 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.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field and a minimum of 7 years in aerospace, flight testing, or safety engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in aerospace, flight testing, systems engineering, or safety engineering.
• Experience in flight testing, UAVs, or safety analysis is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collect, consolidate, and analyse flight test data for preparation and documentation.
• Plan and coordinate flight tests involving aircraft, UAVs, and missiles.
• Prepare Test Risk Assessments with customers and internal stakeholders; apply risk analysis techniques.
• Collaborate with the Scheduler to plan and optimize test activities.
• Coordinate with the Test Safety Manager to ensure safety and present programs to the Test Safety Board.
• Define and manage NOTAM requirements and permits for UAVs and aircraft movements.
• Provide operational support during test campaigns and drive safety/process improvements.
• Ensure environmentally responsible work practices and stop work if risks arise.
• Report environmental and QHSE incidents following established procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

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.

Senior Specialist – Air Trials

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.