Specialist - Foreign Operators Affairs

Role Overview

Specialist - Foreign Operators Affairs, General Civil Aviation Authority.

Role Purpose

Oversee foreign air operator compliance and safety performance through ramp inspections, surveillance audits, and investigation coordination. Develop and promote safety policies and cultural initiatives across the UAE civil aviation sector.

Key Responsibilities

Oversight of Foreign Operators

• Plan SAFA Ramp Check activities based on operator frequency and define inspection guidelines to optimize GCAA resources and manpower.
• Prepare SAFA Ramp Checks to ensure inspections are conducted effectively.
• Conduct SAFA Ramp Checks to verify compliance with safety standards.
• Moderate SAFA Ramp Checks to guarantee standardization, unified categorization of findings, and correctness and clarity of reports.
• Identify, categorize, and report deficiencies recorded in SAFA Ramp Check Reports or identified during surveillance.
• Ensure operators address deficiencies to maintain acceptable safety levels.
• Bring overdue or sensitive items, including violations, to the attention of the appropriate line manager.
• Recommend or apply law enforcement provisions when necessary.
• Support aviation safety-related investigations by coordinating operational issues to determine accident causes and prevent future incidents.
• Investigate and coordinate with other disciplines to determine incident causes and prevent future occurrences.

Internal Surveillance Program & Audits

• Implement corrective actions raised against the Department during internal surveillance programs.
• Ensure Safety Affairs standards align with international standards and support continuous improvement.
• Support administration of all external auditing activities involving Safety Affairs, including ICAO and IMS audits.
• Ensure smooth and productive external audit processes.

Safety Policy, Promotion and Culture

• Assist in defining the Safety Policy applicable to foreign operators landing at UAE airports.
• Ensure safety standards are identified and met.
• Improve and implement safety promotion activities to disseminate and nurture safety awareness culture in the UAE civil aviation industry.
• Keep industry players informed of changes to relevant rules, regulations, and aviation safety developments.
• Provide advice and guidance to the Sector on best practice and trends.
• Share findings from reviews, studies, and investigations to prevent future occurrences, incidents, and accidents.