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<p><strong>Job Purpose</strong></p> <p>To support the Air Navigation Services (ANS) Safety Management System (SMS) Manager and Deputy Manager in the development, maintenance and implementation of an effective SMS across the ANS</p> <p><strong>Duties & Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Support the ANS SMS Manager in maintaining oversight of the SMS on behalf of the accountable manager</li> <li>Conduct ATS investigations and trend analysis to identify safety risks within the organisation and in conjunction with external agencies, contractors and stakeholders as appropriate</li> <li>Develop recommendations to address identified safety risks and collaborate with relevant departments for mitigation</li> <li>Perform / facilitate hazard identification and safety risk analysis in accordance with the SMS</li> <li>Assist all departments in development and oversight of unit safety cases and other safety assurance</li> <li>Conduct internal operations and safety audits for internal oversight and in preparation for regulatory audits</li> <li>Work in close collaboration with key stakeholders to provide additional oversight, assistance and guidance as directed by line management</li> <li>Facilitate and participate in key internal and external safety meetings as per regulatory and company requirements</li> <li>Prepare and disseminate periodic reports on the internal organisation's safety performance in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements</li> <li>Maintain safety records, data and documentation in accordance with the applicable aviation regulations and organisational policies</li> <li>Ensure safety training and promotion for all staff is delivered in compliance with the regulatory requirements and reinforcing a robust Safety Culture</li> <li>Monitor aviation industry safety concerns and initiatives to ensure leading edge service delivery of safety management best practice</li> <li>Perform any additional responsibilities as directed by the ANS SMS Manager to support ANS operations, projects and the achievement of departmental objectives</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Educational Qualification:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Higher secondary school certificate (Essential).</li> <li>University Diploma or Degree in safety, quality or aviation-related subject (Preferable)</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Professional Certifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Air Traffic Control license with validated Aerodrome or Approach Surveillance ratings (preferably both)</li> <li>Certificated training in SMS from a recognised training provider (e.g. ICAO, IATA, IACT, GCAS or equivalent)</li> <li>ATM Incident Investigation Course conforming to ATS Safety Investigator requirements of the GCAA (Preferable)</li> <li>Aviation Human Factors or Threat and Error Management Course (Preferable)</li> <li>Endorsement as an OJTI, Examiner or Training Officer (or equivalent) (Preferable)</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>5 years’ minimum experience as an ATCO (preferably at a busy, international airport)</li> <li>Experience within an aviation Safety Management Department or regulatory authority (preferable)</li> <li>Experience of conducting internal audits and safety investigations within an ANS environment (preferable)</li> <li>At least 2 years professional experience of aviation in the UAE (Preferable)</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Special Technical Skills:</strong></p> <ul> <li>High standard of English Language proficiency required, both written and verbal, to produce technical reports and communicate complex aviation safety matters to all levels of company staff and its clients.</li> <li>Knowledge of Arabic preferred</li> <li>Working knowledge of GCAA Civil Aviation Regulations and ICAO documents relating to ANS and its safety management, including ICAO Doc 9859 Safety Management Manual</li> <li>IT proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint (MS SharePoint and Teams experience preferable)</li> <li>Procedures and systems relevant to the application of ANS SMS</li> <li>Legal, Regulatory & Quality Compliance</li> <li>Safety Investigation</li> <li>Safety Assurance, including Audit and Inspection activities</li> <li>Safety Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Management</li> <li>Safety Training Design and Delivery</li> </ul>