Senior Specialist - ANS Safety (Only UAE National)
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About the Role
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority is seeking a Senior Specialist in ANS Safety to manage the Safety Management System, conduct safety risk management, lead investigations, and ensure compliance with international standards.
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Responsibilities
- Manage the Safety Management System that monitors and ensures GCAA ANS has a comprehensive safety management system
- Manage effective Safety Risk management to ensure hazard identification, safety risk assessment and mitigation
- Manage effective ANS Safety Assurance to ensure safety performance, management of change and continuous improvement
- Develop and manage the implementation of an effective ANS Safety Training Program
- Develop and manage the implementation of effective Safety Promotion
- Monitor and evaluate the SMS to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes
- Lead or contribute to safety related projects aimed at enhancing overall safety performance
- Ensure the SMS aligns with international best practices and benchmarks against leading safety standards
- Provide expertise to the ANS Safety Unit in safety recommendations from reported safety occurrences
- Lead or participate in safety investigations following incidents or accidents
- Conduct regular safety evaluation assessment and internal safety audit programs
Requirements
- Degree in an aviation discipline or a verified CAA license
- 5 years’ experience in a similar environment
- Good knowledge and skills in safety audit, operations safety programs and safety standards & regulations
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Experience with advanced safety management software and data analysis tools is preferred
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Overview
- Senior Specialist ANS Safety role at UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)
Safety Management System
- Manage the Safety Management System that monitors and ensures that GCAA ANS has a comprehensive safety management system in line with ANS strategic goals and GCAA Audit and Risk Management.
- Manage effective Safety Risk management to ensure hazard identification, safety risk assessment and mitigation.
- Manage effective ANS Safety Assurance to ensure safety performance, management of change and continuous improvement of the SMS.
- Develop and manage the implementation of an effective and comprehensive ANS Safety Training Program to ensure all staff is safety trained at the required level.
- Develop and manage the implementation of effective and comprehensive Safety Promotion to ensure dissemination and communication of safety related feedback to all staff.
- Monitor and evaluate the SMS to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
- Lead or contribute to safety related projects aimed at enhancing the overall safety performance of the ANSP.
- Ensure the SMS aligns with international best practices and continually benchmarks against leading safety standards.
Safety Risks & Recommendations
- Provide expertise to the ANS Safety Unit in the Safety recommendations resulted from reported safety occurrences.
- Promote lessons learned across ANS 4 different function departments to maximize the benefit and ensure an accurate promotion of safety.
- Review, Analyse and identify hazards, and make safety recommendations to mitigate the accompanied risks.
- Provide regular updates and briefings to senior management on safety performance, emerging risks, and recommended actions.
- Lead cross functional safety reviews to ensure comprehensive risk assessments and cohesive safety strategies.
Policy and Procedures
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in safety processes, procedures, and systems.
- Draft, review and assess ANS Safety policies, procedures and operations manuals to ensure compliance with required regulatory requirements of safety standards / guidelines.
- Provide council and expertise to the Crisis Management Committee (CMC), draft and maintain emergency response and contingency plans, policies and procedures to ensure compliance to the international and local standards / regulations.
Safety Analysis and Investigations
- Lead or participate in safety investigations following incidents or accidents involving air navigation services.
- Analyse data, gather evidence, and identify contributing factors to determine root causes.
- Develop recommendations and corrective actions to prevent recurrence of incidents and enhance safety.
Audit and Assessment Programs
- Conduct regular safety evaluation assessment and internal safety audit programs in conjunction with ANA and take corrective action as required.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the SMS, identifying areas for improvement.
- Conduct follow up activities to ensure that corrective actions from safety recommendations are implemented effectively.
Knowledge and Experience
- A degree in an aviation discipline or a verified CAA license with 5 years’ experience in a similar environment.
- Good knowledge and skills in safety audit, operations safety programs and safety standards & regulations.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with the latest safety management trends and regulations.
- Experience with advanced safety management software and data analysis tools is preferred.
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