Role Purpose
Lead and manage the Aircraft Oversight Section of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA). Develop safety prevention programme of aircraft operator and airport operator in accordance to International and national relevant standards and regulations. Submit risk assessments and recommendations for preventive measure action.
Key Responsibilities/Duties
A. Functional:
1. Policy Development: Manage, Develop, review the implementation of oversight procedures to ensure compliance with international and federal standards and regulations. Ensure compliance of airport operator and aircraft operator of safety regulation.
2. Data Management: Manage, Assess, collate, organize, the analyze of aircraft operator Safety performance in the Emirate of Dubai to produce Annual/ Biannual evaluation report.
3. Risk Minimization: Identify the systematic causes of aircraft Non compliances and ensure preventive actions to minimize the risks associated with hazards at all Dubai aviation facilities.
4. Prevention Procedures: Adapt and implement programmes, as required, to monitor the operators, airports, service provider and report any issues that may arise within its jurisdiction.
5. No Objection Certification: Approve the NOC certificates for clearance of any aircraft spare parts identification and any other NOC related to aircraft operation.
6. Safety Assessments of Foreign Aircraft: Manage and plan all inspections and assessments with GCAA related to Safety Assessments of Foreign Aircraft (SAFA). Taking any necessary action to ensure compliance with International and federal standards and regulations.
7. Performs other job-related duties as may be assigned from time to time.
B. Managerial:
1. Strategy: Set, communicate and oversee implementation of the Section strategy in line with the overall objectives, mission and vision of DCAA.
2. Budget: Set, consolidate, review, monitor and allocate the Section budget; and forward to the Director for further approval.
3. People Management: Provide direction and manage subordinate staff in performing their delegated tasks; Provide professional development opportunities and perform periodic performance appraisals for reporting staff (in coordination with the HR) and recommend incremental increases and levels of financial rewards, e.g. bonuses and annual pay rises for staff
4. Training & Development: Ensure that all direct reports acquire the required skills and knowledge through appropriate training programs (in coordination with the HR).
5. Policies, Procedures & Processes: Ensure that the performance of various assigned tasks, and the conduct of staff are in accordance with the Section's policies and procedures.