Specialist - Facilitation

Role Overview

Specialist - Facilitation at the General Civil Aviation Authority. This role supports the development, coordination, and oversight of national civil aviation facilitation and security programmes.

Role Purpose

To advise on the development and implementation of National Civil Aviation Security and Facilitation Programmes, ensure compliance with ICAO standards, and support continuous improvement across civil aviation facilitation and security operations.

Key Responsibilities

National Civil Aviation Security Programme

• Advise on the review and development of National Civil Aviation Security Policy, Civil Aviation Regulations, and National Civil Aviation Security Programmes to ensure consistency with requirements of the National Civil Aviation Facilitation Programme (NCAFLAP) and Annex 9 – Facilitation Standards and Recommended Practices.
• Advise on the review of aviation security aspects in regard to issue and renewal of Aircraft Operators Certification (AOC) and Aerodrome Certification (AC) to ensure minimum interference with related facilitation aspects.

National Civil Aviation Facilitation Programme

• Advise on the review and development of the National Civil Aviation Facilitation Programme (NCAFLAP).
• Advise on the coordination of the National Civil Aviation Facilitation Programme (NCAFLAP).
• Participate in compliance monitoring of Annex 9 Facilitation Standards and Recommended Practices and where necessary identify differences for notification to ICAO.
• Support airport operators and concerned entities to ensure efficient management of entry and departure of aircraft, crew, passengers, and cargo at airports to prevent unnecessary delays without compromise of appropriate security requirements.
• Advise on the development and review of facilitation documents and policy, including review of ICAO working papers.
• Undertake matters related to civil aviation facilitation as assigned by the line manager, including contribution and participation in facilitation-related forums.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute and participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the National Civil Aviation Security Quality Control Programme (NCASQCP) to determine the level of compliance with and validate the effectiveness of the National Civil Aviation Security Programme.
• Contribute and participate in the review and development of National Civil Aviation Security Policy, Civil Aviation Regulations, and other national security and facilitation requirements to ensure compliance with ICAO Annex 17 – Security Standards and Recommended Practices.
• Participate in planning, development, and implementation of oversight activities in accordance with oversight plans.
• Participate in the review of oversight reports, identify and categorise deficiencies, and recommend corrective action.
• Participate in follow-up audits and inspections to verify implementation of corrective actions.

Internal Surveillance Programme & External Audits

• Implement corrective actions raised against the sectors under the internal surveillance programme to ensure alignment with international standards and continuous improvements.
• Support the administration of activities by external entities on request.

Document Management

• Maintain records of relevant reports, certifications, and general correspondence to ensure proper document management.

Qualifications & Experience

• University or College degree or professional qualification in aviation security, facilitation, or any relevant discipline.
• Five years' experience in a similar environment.