Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Vertiports Expert

UN News; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

UN News is seeking an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Vertiports Expert to evaluate and review vertiport standards, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance within the aviation infrastructure. You will study design standards, charging systems, and ground movements while supporting certification and operation.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years of aviation experience, exposure to ICAO standards, and strong English communication skills; Arabic knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, airport management, or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 years of professional experience in aviation with ICAO standards exposure.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of Arabic desirable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and review vertiport standards for safety and quality.
• Develop regulations and procedures for AAM vertiports.
• Coordinate with developers and operators to verify compliance.
• Support vertiport certification and operation processes.
• Prepare reports and analyses for management.

Skills

Professionalism

Judgement

Communication

Teamwork

Tech Awareness

Continuous Learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Airport Management, or equivalent

Job description

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Vertiports Expert

Job Description

The Organizational Setting

Evaluate and review standards for establishing and operating vertiport infrastructure for AAM, ensuring compliance with safety and quality requirements. Duties include studying design standards, power and electric-charging systems, and ground-movement procedures, as well as supporting vertiport certification and operation.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Function 1 (incl. Expected results)

Under the direction:

• Conduct technical analyses and studies ensuring the safe integration of AAM technologies into the aviation ecosystem.

Function 2 (incl. Expected results)

• Build technical capabilities in advanced air mobility (AAM) within GACA.

Function 3 (incl. Expected results)

• Develop regulations and procedures, prepare technical recommendations, and obtain the required approvals.

Function 4 (incl. Expected results)

• Define the operational concepts, network, and requirements for AAM ground infrastructure.

Function 5 (incl. Expected results)

• Contribute to developing design and operational regulations for AAM vertiports.

Function 6 (incl. Expected results)

• Assess safety requirements and emergency procedures at vertiports.

Function 7 (incl. Expected results)

• Analyze future expansion needs and integration with other transportation networks.

Function 8 (incl. Expected results)

• Coordinate with developers and operators to verify compliance with standards.

Function 9 (incl. Expected results)

• Support inspection and initial certification processes for vertiports.

Function 10 (incl. Expected results)

• Support and enable tests and flight trials for AAM systems.

Function 11 (incl. Expected results)

• Conduct technical analyses to ensure safe integration of infrastructure with the aviation system and other transportation networks.

Function 12 (incl. Expected results)

• Prepare reports on time and with the required quality.

Function 13 (incl. Expected results)

• Perform any additional tasks assigned by direct management related to the nature and scope of the job.

Function 14 (incl. Expected results)

• Commit to cybersecurity-related tasks and responsibilities.

Impact of The Outcome of the Position

The work of this position directly contributes to the safe and effective integration of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) into the national aviation system, supporting GACA’s strategic objectives and alignment with international aviation standards.

Work Relations and Contacts

The incumbent works under the direction of the General Management of Advanced Air Mobility – AAM, within the Aviation Safety and Environmental Sustainability sector. The role requires close coordination with internal GACA departments, regulatory bodies, OEMs, operators, and international aviation organizations.

COMPETENCIES

Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Technological Awareness:Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Commitment to Continuous Learning:Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seek to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Airport Management, or equivalent.

Professional experience

• Minimum 12 years of experience in the field.
• Experience with ICAO standards and recommended practices related to AAM or emerging aviation technologies.

Languages

• Proficiency in English.
• Knowledge of Arabic is desirable

REMUNERATION

P5 STEP 1

No Fee