AAM Flight Ops Specialist: Safety, ConOps & Regulation

United Nations Development Programme; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations Development Programme seeks a senior expert to analyze safe operation of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and integrate it into Saudi aviation systems under GACA.

You will develop ConOps, regulations, and risk management procedures, coordinate training, oversee tests, and produce timely, high-quality reports.

Essential qualifications include a Bachelor’s in aerospace engineering and at least 12 years of relevant experience; English is required, Arabic desirable.

Qualifications

• Aerospace engineering degree or equivalent required.
• 12+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency in English required; Arabic desirable.
• Experience with aviation safety and regulatory frameworks is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses and studies on safe operations of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and integration into the aviation ecosystem.
• Build technical capabilities in AAM within GACA.
• Develop regulations and procedures, prepare technical recommendations, and obtain approvals.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Concept of Operations (ConOps) for AAM, covering the environment, fleet technology, and processes.
• Analyze and document AAM operational requirements including autonomous operations, urban overflight, and emergencies.
• Review and approve AAM operational risk-management procedures (e.g., SORA).
• Monitor AAM operator performance and provide safety-enhancing recommendations.
• Coordinate with training providers to ensure AAM pilot/operator qualifications meet GACA regulations.
• Support and enable tests and flight trials for AAM systems.
• Perform additional tasks assigned by management related to the job scope.
• Prepare reports on time and with required quality.
• Commit to cybersecurity-related tasks and responsibilities.

Skills

Professionalism

Judgement/Decision-making

Communication

Teamwork

Technological Awareness

Continuous Learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, or equivalent

Job description

The United Nations Development Programme seeks a senior expert to analyze safe operation of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and integrate it into Saudi aviation systems under GACA.

You will develop ConOps, regulations, and risk management procedures, coordinate training, oversee tests, and produce timely, high-quality reports.

Essential qualifications include a Bachelor’s in aerospace engineering and at least 12 years of relevant experience; English is required, Arabic desirable.