About the Role
The role involves implementing aircraft operations inspections activities and defining guidelines for their frequency and related follow-up activities. You will prepare and maintain oversight checklists according to national requirements to ensure effective oversight, conduct inspections for compliance, identify and categorize deficiencies, and support investigations of aviation security occurrences. Additionally, you will collect, collate, and analyze data relevant to quality control activities.
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Key Responsibilities
- Plan day-to-day activities for aircraft operations inspections and define frequency guidelines and follow-up activities.
- Prepare and maintain oversight checklists compliant with national requirements.
- Conduct oversight inspections to ensure compliance according to the oversight plan.
- Identify, categorize, and record deficiencies for corrective actions.
- Support investigations related to aviation security occurrences, incidents, and violations.
- Conduct quality control activities to ensure adherence to the UAE Civil Aviation Law, Civil Aviation Regulations, and the National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP).
- Assess and evaluate quality control results and conduct follow-up activities.
- Review aviation security aspects for the issuance and renewal of Aircraft Operator Certification (AOC) and Aerodrome Certification (AC).
Continual Improvement
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of the National Civil Aviation Security Quality Control Programme (NCASQCP) to assess compliance levels.
- Validate the effectiveness of Civil Aviation Regulations and national security schemes.
- Participate in the review and formulation of National Civil Aviation Security Policy, Civil Aviation Regulations, National Civil Aviation Security Programmes, and additional requirements to align with ICAO Annex 17 Standards and Recommended Practices.
- Provide senior expertise and guidance regarding inspection procedures to colleagues.
Internal Surveillance Program & External Audits
- Implement corrective actions from the internal surveillance programme in alignment with international standards and ongoing improvement.
- Support activities requested by external entities.
Document Management
- Maintain records of all relevant reports, certifications, and correspondence for effective document management.
Reporting
- Ensure all functional reports are timely, accurate, and meet GCAA requirements and quality standards.
Knowledge and Experience
- A degree from a University/College or a professional qualification in aviation security is preferred, along with 3 years’ experience in a relevant function.
