Flight Data Monitoring Specialist

Aloula Aviation | الأولى للطيران; Dammam; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company in Dammam is seeking a professional to manage the Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) program and ensure continuous safety improvements. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Aviation Safety or Aeronautical Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in aviation safety or FDM/FOQA. Responsibilities include conducting detailed analyses, preparing safety reports, and delivering training sessions. This role emphasizes collaboration across various departments to enhance safety measures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of aviation safety or FDM/FOQA experience.
• Preferred: Commercial Pilot License (CPL) or Aircraft Maintenance License (AML).

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor the Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) program.
• Conduct analyses of exceedances and anomalies using FDM software tools.
• Prepare and present monthly safety reports to management.
• Collaborate with departments to resolve FDM findings.
• Deliver recurrent FDM awareness training sessions.

Skills

Flight Data Monitoring (FDM)

Statistical analysis

Safety performance indicators

Data handling protocols

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Safety, Aeronautical Engineering, or related field

Tools

FDM software (Flightscape, GE/CFM Insight)

Job description

Basic Function:

• Develops, maintains, and monitors the Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) program to ensure continuous safety improvements.
• Conducts detailed analyses of exceedances, anomalies, and safety events using FDM software tools.
• Coordinates with flight operations, safety, and maintenance departments to resolve findings from FDM reports.
• Prepares and presents monthly FDM safety reports and trends to the Safety Review Board (SRB) and senior management.
• Maintains data integrity and confidentiality in compliance with organizational policies and GACA/ICAO standards.
• Assists in the development and improvement of safety performance indicators and predictive safety tools.
• Provides training and support to flight crews on FDM concepts, exceedance definitions, and the impact on safety.
• Supports event investigation and FOQA/FDM analysis during safety investigations and risk assessments.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manages all aspects of the FDM program, including system configuration, parameter setting, flight data acquisition, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Tracks trends, identifies risk areas, and collaborates with operational departments to recommend and implement safety enhancements.
• Performs statistical and graphical analysis of flight data, detects potential threats, and classifies events such as unstable approaches, high-speed exceedances, hard landings, and configuration deviations. Prepares in-depth reports and provides recommendations for corrective action.
• Facilitates regular review meetings to discuss FDM findings, initiates safety investigations when necessary, and ensures closure of safety recommendations. Acts as a liaison between pilots, engineering, and quality assurance to ensure corrective actions are feasible and effective.
• Generates executive-level dashboards, summary reports, and statistical overviews of flight safety performance indicators. Communicates key findings clearly and professionally, enabling informed safety-related decisions by top management.
• Implements robust data handling protocols, ensures secure storage of sensitive flight data, and restricts access to authorized personnel only. Ensures that de-identification of flight data is in place in accordance with 'just culture' principles.
• Works with safety managers to design measurable performance metrics based on FDM trends. Integrates predictive analytics to identify precursors to safety incidents, enabling preemptive intervention.
• Delivers recurrent FDM awareness training sessions to pilots and operations staff. Clarifies the intent and implications of monitored events, reinforces safety behavior, and promotes voluntary participation and transparency.
• Contributes to root cause analysis by providing reconstructed flight profiles and event timelines. Collaborates with investigation teams to validate factual data and contribute technical insight during safety reviews.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Safety, Aeronautical Engineering, or related field.

Knowledge and Experience:

Minimum 3 years of aviation safety or FDM/FOQA experience. Proficiency in FDM software (e.g., Flightscape, GE/CFM Insight or FOQA, or similar).

License and Certificates:

Preferred: Commercial Pilot License (CPL) or Aircraft Maintenance License (AML).