Qureos Mentor

UAE General Civil Aviation Authority

<div><div>Leadership
 
<ul><li>Lead the AIM Design employees and guide them to achieve the section&rsquo;s objectives through setting objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating and providing constant feedback.
</li><li>Liaise with Aeronautical Information Management sections and manage the process of preparing the annual budget and monitoring financial performance versus the budget.
</li><li>Manage the dashboard and KPIs both strategic and operational under the AIM Design section.
</li><li>Lead and manage the team members of the business units by instilling the values of the &ldquo;Corporate Path&rdquo; which is including setting individual objectives, selecting qualified staff, monitoring performance, provision feedback, in order to maximize subordinate and performance.
</li></ul></div><div>AIP Aeronautical Charts Production and Management
 
<ul><li>Manage the effective processing of AIP Aeronautical Charts focusing of accuracy, timeliness and quality.
</li><li>Lead the team to ensure that accuracy and timeliness of AIP Aeronautical Charts are within allowable performance indicators.
</li><li>Ensure effective coordination with external and internal stakeholders to clarify and negotiate solutions to ensure accurate verification of information before dissemination.
</li><li>Develop and implement procedures to ensure effective and timely recording of evaluations, verifications and coordination done in the Aeronautical Information update process to ensure accuracy, traceability and integrity.
</li><li>Manage staff objective setting and ensure achievement of objectives.
</li><li>Develop training plans, staff motivation measures and provide periodic formal and informal feedback.
</li></ul></div><div>Aeronautical Chart Scale 1:500,000 Production and Management
 
<ul><li>Manage the effective processing and provision of accurate and timely Aeronautical Chart Scale 1:500,000 within allowable performance indicators
</li><li>Engage in effective, productive and positive communication and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate verification and timely delivery of Aeronautical Chart Scale 1:500,000 product to customers/stakeholders.
</li></ul></div><div>Electronic Terrain and Obstacles Data (ETOD) Acquisition and Provision
 
<ul><li>Manage the provision of accurate and timely Electronic Terrain and Obstacles Data (ETOD) Area 1 within allowable performance indicators.
</li><li>Lead an effective, productive and positive communication and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of Electronic Terrain and Obstacles Data (ETOD) Area 1 product to customers/stakeholders
</li><li>Supervise the development of technical documentation for Data Acquisition and Provision.
</li></ul></div><div>Safety, Quality &amp; Audits
 
<ul><li>Lead investigations of reported incidents to identify root cause by doing proper analysis.
</li><li>Manage the development of mitigation plans with corrective and preventive actions.
</li><li>Supervise safety risk assessments for planned and unplanned activities.
</li><li>Manage the preparations for department audits and coordination of the required actions.
</li></ul></div><div>Policies, Systems, Processes and Procedures
 
<ul><li>Recommend improvements to departmental policy and direct the implementation of procedures and controls so that all relevant regulatory requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, service to customers
</li><li>Ensure the development of guidance for continuous improvement in processes, systems and technologies to support the National and ICAO roadmap in line with GCAA and the department strategy.
</li><li>Develop or enhance AIM business processes and KPIs related to the functions of the section.
</li><li>Lead and supervise the development of various systems, including the preparation of requirements and specifications, migration, testing and training e.g.:
</li></ul>✓ Database Driven Charting System
 
✓ Electronic Terrain and Obstacles Data (ETOD)
 
✓ Aeronautical information communication recording and management system
 
✓ Electronic Content Management system
 
✓ GCAA e-services and website
 
<ul><li>Ensure compliance with National and ICAO regulations, as well as industry requirements by maintaining updated procedures.
</li></ul></div><div>Continuous Improvement
 
<ul><li>Encourage the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices, taking into account &lsquo;international best practice&rsquo;, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.
</li><li>Identify and lead the development of strategic objectives and direction towards Aeronautical Charting System enhancements by fostering new technology and introducing digital aeronautical information products and services.
</li></ul></div>Knowledge and Experiences:
 
&bull; Degree in a technical field relevant to aviation or specific relevant courses and certifications in navigation or flying with a minimum of 6-8 years of experience in a similar environment
 
&bull; Experience in GIS and CAD Applications, Aeronautical Charting is mandatory
 
&bull; Technical Training / Certification in Aeronautical Information Management
 
&bull; The job requires in-depth knowledge of National and ICAO regulations relating to AIM
 
&bull; In depth knowledge of AIXM, Aeronautical data and products
 
&bull; Thorough knowledge of Systems and Applications especially related to AIM</div>

Senior Manager - AIM Design

<div><div>Administrative Support:
 
<ul><li>Coordinate the schedules, appointments and meetings for the Director-AAID and staff.
</li><li>Arrange for the travel related arrangement for all the AAID investigation team members for their local and international travel.
</li><li>Assure external and interoffice communication and ensuring these correspondences are properly archived.
</li><li>Support the utilisation of GCAA assets under their jurisdiction to ensure optimal utilisation of them.
</li><li>Support the AAI team through scheduling appointments, coordinating arrangements transport, accommodation and travel bookings to ensure smooth organisation operation.
</li><li>Act as focal point and handling daily customer services relations for customer service enquiries.
</li><li>Ascertain preparation of draft correspondence to stakeholders with regard to various concerns and submit to the line manager for signature to ensure that all communications are properly and timely relayed to individual concerned.
</li><li>Support annual leave plans and monitoring on-going leave of staff.
</li></ul></div><ul><li>Coordinate the requirements including provision for telephone, fax, photocopier, telex, office furniture etc. based on assessment of the needs and requirements of the GCAA.
</li><li>Coordinate the process of providing and maintaining office equipment&rsquo;s with the GCAA IT Department
</li><li>Oversee the process of maintaining optimum levels of office stationery required by the AAID team.
</li></ul><div>Document Management:
 
<ul><li>Organize and maintain a comprehensive record of relevant reports and general documents.
</li></ul></div><ul><li>Receive, classify, consolidate and/or summarize documents and information as well as maintain records of documents to ensure compliance with standards and internal procedures.
</li><li>Develop and execute a programme to quality check presence, quality and organization of approved/accepted manuals and other related documents to ensure compliance with standards.
</li><li>Investigate and research files and documents to establish or clarify facts required to progress queries raised internally or externally.
</li></ul><div>Inventory Procurement Support:
 
<ul><li>Provide administrative support for the procurement of the investigations kits such as Go-Bags, Tool Kits that is required for investigations.
</li></ul></div><div>Staff Training Coordination:
 
<ul><li>Coordinate matters relating to staff training to ensure that AAID team members travel and participate in nominated trainings.
</li></ul></div>KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
University degree in relevant major or equivalent technical aviation qualifications with 2 years experience.</div>

Officer - Air Accident Investigation

<div>Certification/Approval, Audit and Continued Oversight
<ul><li>Support Aerodrome Inspectors in audit preparation and conduct pre- and post-audit activities.
</li><li>Provide direct support during oversight activities including inspections, compliance and management systems by documenting interviews and collecting/organizing audit evidences.
</li><li>Produce Q-pulse (reports and manuals): AIP; ROSI; VORSY; e-service certification, post holders, projects and approvals data for the inspections and audits during the preparation stage.
</li><li>Provide direct support for document reviews and technical inspections further to e-services submissions for Manual Acceptances, ANA related Approvals and Aerodrome Projects including verification of works completion.
</li><li>Assist in maintenance of certificates, approvals and acceptances including renewals, quality reviews and maintenance of associated non-compliance register.
</li></ul>Industry Networking
<ul><li>Tracking and follow up of actions with relevant stakeholders.
</li><li>Assist in preparation of industry working papers, PMO updates, award submissions and customer service inputs according to Section input and in alignment with UAE national initiatives.
</li></ul>Internal Surveillance Program:
<ul><li>Assist in the implementation of corrective actions raised against the section during internal surveillance program to ascertain alignment of Safety Affairs standards in line with international standards and continuous improvements.
</li><li>Support oversight implementation of administration processes to ensure ongoing compliance with procedures such as archiving and document retention.
</li><li>Support in developing and implementing an internal section audit plan to ensure the continued validity, improvement, effective implementation of section internal procedures.
</li></ul>External Audits:
<ul><li>Support the administration of all auditing activities by external entities of Safety Affairs including ICAO, and IMS to ensure smooth and productive audit.
</li><li>Provide support to the Sector, sharing best practice, trends and the findings of reviews, studies and investigations to prevent future occurrences/incidents/accidents.
</li><li>Support the line manager in the collection and documenting of PQ related evidences;
</li><li>Ensure that all documents related to PQ are collected and evidences for such item that need aerodrome visits by the USOAP audit team are compiled well in advance.
</li><li>Support in the stand-alone audits (apart from the regular surveillance audits), that are needed to establish states oversight of certain activities as mentioned in the USOAP PQ;
</li><li>Provide technical and administrative support during USOAP Audit;
</li><li>Ensure EFOD filing are up to date and carry out quality check of the same.
</li></ul>Document Management
<ul><li>Assist in the maintenance of comprehensive records of relevant certification, reports, correspondence, recommendations and general documents to ensure an accurate record and evidence base.
</li><li>Ensure correct procedures and process relating to ANA and GCAA eServices are followed and all relevant documentation is correctly uploaded to the ANA File Reference, Q-Pulse, eServices and incident system such as ROSI and VORSY as required.
</li><li>Maintain section index of forms and procedures to ensure they are reviewed on a regular basis and updates are submitted as required.
</li><li>Assist in maintenance of Service Cards and ANA e-Services to ensure correct information in communicated to external stakeholders
</li></ul>Safety Policy / Safety Promotion and Culture
<ul><li>Assist in providing input into the identification of Acceptable Levels of Safety Performance (ALOSP) to ensure appropriate and achievable targets are set.
</li><li>Review and classify safety reports according to the prevailing GCAA taxonomy and ECCAIRs classifications.
</li><li>Improve and implement safety promotion activities to disseminate and nurture a safety awareness culture in the UAE civil aviation industry using GCAA systems and Social Media to keep industry players abreast of changes to relevant rules, regulations, and other aviation safety developments.
</li><li>Provide advice and guidance to the Sector, sharing best practice, trends and the findings of reviews, studies, and investigations to prevent future occurrences/incidents/accidents.
</li></ul>KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
<ul><li>A Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in aviation or a relevant discipline.
</li><li>Extensive knowledge of aerodrome operations and preferably at least 5 years&rsquo; experience at an international airport or equivalent experiences within the UAE Aviation System.
</li><li>Must have an understanding of CAR Part IX - Aerodromes, ICAO Annex 14 and associated documents.
</li><li>Must have basic knowledge of SMS both theory and practical
</li><li>Competent communicator with good influencing skills
</li><li>Competent in writing reports and have experience of Accident/Incident Investigation
</li><li>Must have good administration and time management skills
</li><li>Must be able to work effectively in a multi-national team environment
</li><li>Must be proficient in both spoken and written English.
</li><li>Proficiency in written Arabic is advantageous.</li></ul></div>

Officer - Aerodromes

<div>Leadership
 
Manage the effective achievement of the assigned section&rsquo;s objectives, setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating staff, providing formal and informal feedback and appraisal.
 
Enhance core efficiencies and competencies, and leverage technologies to maximize performance and widen the scope of the PANS Ops and AIM Data function.
 
Lead the continuous improvement to the AIM processes, systems and technologies to support the ICAO and National transition from AIS to AIM roadmap in line with the department strategy.
Flight Procedures Design
 
Ensure that all instrument approach procedures, Standard Arrival, Standard Departure procedures and ATS Routes for en-route navigation are in accordance with the related GCAA Regulations and in compliance with the ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices
 
Lead the verification and provide expert advice to the Airspace team to ensure that the required standards are followed as per the provisions of ICAO provisions.
AIXM 5 Database Encoding
 
Supervise and validate complex data capture in order to maintain quality assured aeronautical information in the AIM database
 
Overseeing the conformance of procedure encoding with AIXM 5 Terminal Procedures coding methodology and rules
Ensure the harmonization between procedures encoding accurately reflecting procedure design intention to support clear understanding of flight procedures for aviation safety
 
Develop and Manage AIXM 5.1 business rules in order to support data integrity and accuracy
Aeronautical Information Publication
 
Supervise the provision of relevant information on changes made to flight procedures and aeronautical data for Aeronautical Information Publications
 
Provide expert advice to the AIM Design unit in the production of aeronautical charts.
 
Oversee the review and validation of the SID/STAR and instrument approach procedure charts against the promulgation requirements specified in the ICAO standards and recommended practices
AIM Database System Management
 
Manage AIM Database System and ensure its continuous availability for AIM operations
 
Drive and manage continuous AIM system upgrade to cope with ICAO SARPs, future AIXM developments or users changing requirements
 
Lead AIM Database system enhancement for sustaining digital transformation i.e. system to system interoperability (SWIM), ICAO digital data sets provision and data-driven charting application
 
Steer AIM system evolution for gradually enabling the interoperable exchanges of aeronautical information with internal stakeholders, regional States&rsquo; AIM, regional databases and industry data consumers respectively
 
Plan the transition for AIM System to interact and integrate the aeronautical information with other information domains (AIM 2.0 environment)
Policies, Systems, Processes and Procedures
 
Recommend improvements to departmental policy and direct the implementation of procedures and controls so that all relevant regulatory requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, service to customers
 
Adapt and create data collection and management processes towards digital AIM products and services;
 
Develop, document and update, when necessary, the AIM database encoding specifications in line with ICAO SARPs and industry requirements
Continuous Improvement
 
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of section systems, processes and practices taking into account &lsquo;international best practice&rsquo;, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement
 
Identify strategic objectives and directions towards AIM system enhancements in fostering the new technology and for introducing digital aeronautical information products and services.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
University degree or a license in an aviation discipline with a minimum 5 years&rsquo; experience in a relevant environment.
 
Technical Training / Certification in instrument procedure design</div>

Assistant Manager - PANS OPS

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ABOUT_COMPANY

Senior Manager - AIM Design

Officer - Air Accident Investigation

Officer - Aerodromes

Assistant Manager - PANS OPS