Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Flight Operations Expert

Role Overview

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Flight Operations Expert at ICAO, a specialized agency of the United Nations. This position is based within the Aviation Safety and Environmental Sustainability sector.

Company Overview

The role operates under the direction of the General Management of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) within GACA. The incumbent coordinates closely with internal GACA departments, regulatory bodies, OEMs, operators, and international aviation organizations.

Role Purpose

Conduct technical analyses and develop operational frameworks for flight operations in the Advanced Air Mobility domain to ensure safe and efficient integration of autonomous or semi-autonomous AAM operations into the national aviation ecosystem. The work directly supports GACA's strategic objectives and alignment with international aviation standards.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Analysis & Evaluation

• Conduct technical analyses and studies related to the safe operations of Advanced Air Mobility and integration of AAM technologies into the aviation ecosystem.
• Analyze and document AAM operational requirements such as autonomous operations, urban overflight, and emergency scenarios.

Regulatory Development

• Develop regulations and procedures related to AAM operations.
• Prepare technical recommendations and obtain required approvals.
• Review and approve AAM operational risk-management procedures such as SORA.

Operational Framework & Planning

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Concept of Operations (ConOps) for AAM, covering the operational environment, fleet technology, and processes.
• Support and enable tests and flight trials for AAM systems.

Safety & Performance Management

• Monitor AAM operator performance and provide recommendations to enhance safety levels.
• Build technical capabilities in Advanced Air Mobility within GACA.

Training & Qualification Coordination

• Coordinate with training providers to ensure AAM pilot and operator qualification meets GACA Regulations.

Reporting & Administration

• Prepare reports on time and with the required quality.
• Perform additional tasks assigned by direct management related to the nature and scope of the job.

Governance & Security

• Commit to cybersecurity-related tasks and responsibilities.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, 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 (desirable).

Languages

• Proficiency in English (essential).
• Knowledge of Arabic (desirable).

Skills & Competencies

Professionalism

• Show pride in work and achievements; demonstrate professional competence and mastery of subject matter.
• Be conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results.
• Show persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
• Remain calm in stressful situations.

Judgement & Decision-Making

• Identify key issues in complex situations and reach the heart of the problem quickly.
• Gather relevant information before making a decision.
• Consider positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them.
• Take decisions with an eye to impact on others and the Organization.
• Propose a course of action or make a recommendation based on all available information.
• Check assumptions against facts.
• Make tough decisions when necessary.

Communication

• Speak and write clearly and effectively.
• Listen to others, correctly interpret messages, and respond appropriately.
• Ask questions to clarify and exhibit interest in two-way communication.
• Tailor language, tone, style, and format to match the audience.
• Demonstrate openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
• Solicit input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise.
• Be willing to learn from others.
• Place team agenda before personal agenda.
• Support and act in accordance with final group decisions.
• Share credit for team accomplishments and accept joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Technological Awareness

• Keep abreast of available technology.
• Understand applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office.
• Actively seek to apply technology to appropriate tasks.
• Show willingness to learn new technology.

Commitment to Continuous Learning

• Keep abreast of new developments in own occupation and profession.
• Actively seek to develop oneself professionally and personally.
• Contribute to the learning of colleagues and subordinates.
• Show willingness to learn from others.
• Seek feedback to learn and improve.

Additional Information

• Position level: P5 STEP 1.
• The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.