Qureos Mentor

UAE General Civil Aviation Authority

<div>Technical Assessment &amp; Compliance
<ul><li>Review and provide technical input on airport security equipment specifications during procurement and design stages.
</li><li>Review existing aviation security screening equipment and relevant systems (passenger, cabin baggage, hold baggage, cargo, and mail, supplies etc.).
</li><li>Assess compliance with: ICAO Annex 17 | ICAO Doc 8973 | UAE NCASP and associated regulations.
</li><li>Identify technical vulnerabilities, performance gaps, and risks.
</li></ul>Equipment Performance &amp; Capability Evaluation
<ul><li>Evaluate detection capabilities of: X-ray | Explosive Detection System (EDS) | Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) | Body (Security) Scanner | Metal Detection Equipment (MDE) | Liquid Explosive Detection System (LEDS) | Walk-through metal detectors (WTMD) | Hand-held metal detectors (HHMD)
</li><li>Assess image quality, detection and performance settings, alarm resolution, throughput, and reliability.
</li><li>Develop and maintain UAE national technical specifications and standards for aviation security equipment
</li><li>Development of Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for each type of equipment.
</li></ul>Regulatory &amp; Certification Support
<ul><li>Support the development or refinement of: Equipment certification/performance standards, type-approval criteria, acceptance test and routine test procedures including standard test piece for each category of equipment.
</li><li>Align national technical specifications with international benchmarks.
</li></ul>Operational Readiness &amp; Human Factors
<ul><li>Assess: Operator interface usability, alarm resolution decision-making, ergonomics and fatigue factors
</li><li>Provide recommendations for operator performance optimization.
</li><li>Participate in or oversee acceptance tests and site acceptance tests for security equipment where required.
</li></ul>Emerging Technologies &amp; Future Readiness
<ul><li>Advise on: Next-generation detection systems, AI-based detection, and automated target recognition (ATR), integration of cybersecurity controls for AVSEC equipment etc.
</li><li>Develop a future aviation security equipment readiness roadmap.
</li></ul>Training &amp; Knowledge Transfer
<ul><li>Deliver focused technical knowledge transfer to: GCAA inspectors | Quality Control personnel | Airport security technical teams.
</li><li>Support development of technical guidance materials.
</li></ul>Reporting and Documentation
<ul><li>Review departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
</li><li>Ensure that all functional reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet GCAA requirements and quality standards.
</li><li>Prepare comprehensive reports and statistical summaries on aviation security equipment and emerging technologies.
</li><li>Maintain oversight over document control and records management practices within the section.
</li></ul>Stakeholder Coordination
&bull; Support the Manager in stakeholder communication and coordination on aviation security equipment and emerging technologies.
&bull; Liaise with relevant technical committees and support national regulatory collaboration efforts. 
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
<ul><li>Preferably a degree from a University/College or professional qualification aviation security with 5 years&rsquo; experience in the relevant discipline.
</li><li>At least 5 years of relevant experience in civil aviation security, including oversight or regulatory roles in certifications and approvals.
</li><li>ICAO National Inspector certification (mandatory)
</li><li>Good knowledge of ICAO Annex 17, Doc 8973, and international AVSEC regulatory practices.
</li><li>Experience in reviewing, approving, or auditing AVSEC training programmes, personnel, or security systems.</li></ul></div>

Senior Specialist - Technology and Equipment

<div>The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), through the Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre, offers a CNS (Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance) Training Program for UAE Nationals, designed as a pathway to a career in aviation engineering. Requirements
<ul><li>UAE National (passport &amp; family book required)
</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or Diploma in Electronics, Avionics, Aviation Engineering, Telecommunications, IT, Networking, or Cyber Security
</li><li>Completed national service or exemption (for males)
</li><li>IELTS Level 4
</li><li>Ability to work under pressure with discipline and commitment
</li></ul>Program Details
<ul><li>Comprehensive theoretical and practical training in CNS systems.
</li><li>All training expenses are fully covered by GCAA.
</li><li>Trainees will receive:
<ul><li>Monthly allowance
</li></ul></li></ul>Important
<ul><li>Potential employment upon successful completion
</li><li>Shift-based working environment</li></ul></div>

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