Senior Specialist - ANS Safety (Only UAE National)

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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