1. [2025/66] - ANS SMS Specialist

<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>Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities</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 collaborat e 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>Facilit ate 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 A NS operations, projects and the achievement of departmental objectives</li></ul><p>Educational Qualification:</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>Professional Certifications:</p><ul><li>Air Traffic Control license with validated Aerodrome or Approach Surveillance ratings (preferably both)</li><li>C ertificated 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 E rror Management Course (Preferable)</li><li>Endorsement as an OJTI, Examiner or Training Officer (or equivalent) (Preferable)</li></ul><p>Experience:</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 (prefer able )</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>Special Technic al Skills:</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></ul>#J-18808-Ljbffr