Runway Safety Specialist

Navtech, Inc.; Cardiff, Hersham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation solutions provider seeks a Runway Safety Specialist in Cardiff, UK. You will contribute to the ROAAS (Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting System) development for non-Airbus aircraft, ensuring innovation and compliance. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering with at least 3 years of experience. Skills in Python, Matlab, and a strong analytical mindset are needed. This role offers a unique chance to shape aviation safety standards and procedures while collaborating with international teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an Aircraft Manufacturer or Avionic supplier.
• Strong analytical and technical skills required.
• Experience with coding in Python, Matlab, and Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to ROAAS development activities.
• Provide support and technical assistance to ROAAS operators.
• Participate in meetings with Airbus engineering teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical modeling

Machine learning

Algorithm development

Python

Matlab

Simulink

Git

Education

Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

The jobholder will act as Runway Safety Specialist, and will notably actively contribute in the development of ROAAS (Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting System)) function on non-Airbus aircraft, from Specifications activities to certification demonstrations ensuring production of expected deliverables in due time, cost, and quality in line with NAVBLUE contractual commitments.

Main Responsibilities

• Contributing to ROAAS development activities for a dedicated Aircraft manufacturer by
  • Generating ROAAS performance database and supporting material for its certification
  • Providing system logics and modeling to simulate landing distance performance computation and operational procedure for ROAAS on non-Airbus development
  • Analyzing current Airbus design and propose new solutions adapted to non-Airbus aircraft specificities,
• Proposing new ways of working and to ensure the performance of non-Airbus activities by challenging and optimizing existing development (Airbus or Non Airbus)
• Supporting ROAAS operators and ensuring technical support once solution in service.
• Participating in meetings and reviews with Airbus engineering teams on ROPS & ROAAS development.

Mid Term evolution

• Assessing latest ROPS development and certification demonstrations and check applicability to non-Airbus design to enrich specification to the highest level of maturity.
• Participating in Intellectual Property protection activities in coordination with relevant Airbus stakeholders (Intellectual Property, Legal etc.).

Qualified Experience/Skills/Training

• Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent

Required Skills / Experience

• Demonstrated strong analytical and technical skills
• Technical: Modeling, Machine learning, Algorithm
• Coding : Python, Matlab, Simulink, Git.
• Preferably 3 Years of experience
• A first experience in Aircraft Manufacturer or Avionic supplier (System and/or Aircraft Performance)
• Recognized for your agility and analysis skills for complex technical topics.
• Ability to travel internationally ( 3- 5 Domestic and International travels a year)

Selection and Hiring Commitment

We thank all applicants for applying. Only selected applicants will be contacted.

Navblue is committed to creating an environment and a culture where everyone feels like they belong no matter who they are or where they are from. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, record of offences, and basis of disability or any protected class. Accommodations will be available on request for candidates throughout the entire recruitment and selection process.

About Us

NAVBLUE, an Airbus Company, is a leading global provider of flight operations solutions, including aeronautical charts, navigation data solutions, flight planning, aircraft performance software (take-off/landing, weight and balance), and crew planning solutions. You’ll be able to shape the future of the digital aviation industry by working on several of the best in the industry flagship products enabling pilots, dispatchers, flight engineers and other aviation personnel on a daily basis to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable flight operations all over the world. You’ll have the opportunity to support millions of flights each year and help NAVBLUE customers maximize efficiency, reduce costs, ensure compliance with complex national and international safety regulations, and effectively deliver their services.

You’ll join a team with a focus on digital and collaborative innovation that is passionate and customer-focused. Over the last few years, Airbus has been supportive of various initiatives such as Going Digital, Performance Based Navigation Services, Air Traffic Management Modernization Programs, FlySmart on iOS and other digital projects related to new aircraft technologies; the launch of NAVBLUE was therefore a natural step to further develop its Flight Operations and Air Traffic Management Portfolio.

NAVBLUE is a fully owned subsidiary of Services by Airbus, fueled by the agility of Airbus ProSky and Navtech (acquired in 2016), and the pioneering spirit of Airbus, NAVBLUE was created in July 2016 with one mission: lead aviation into the digital age.

NAVBLUE is based in Hersham (UK), Cardiff (UK), Toulouse (France), Waterloo, ON (Canada), Bangkok (Thailand), Malmö (Sweden), and Gdańsk (Poland) with other offices all around the world.