Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Airworthiness Expert

Description

The Organizational Setting

Conduct technical studies and analyses related to granting and approving airworthiness certificates for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft and systems, ensuring the safety of their design, structure, and maintenance. Duties include evaluating engineering certification standards, reviewing design and manufacturing documentation, and verifying compliance with regulatory requirements, in addition to supporting VTOL ground and flight testing and verifying the conformity of operational systems.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Function 1 (incl. Expected results)

• Conduct technical analyses and studies ensuring the safe integration of AAM technologies into the aviation ecosystem.

Function 2 (incl. Expected results)

• Build technical capabilities in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) within GACA.

Function 3 (incl. Expected results)

• Update existing regulations to incorporate AAM relevant systems & technologies.

Function 4 (incl. Expected results)

• Develop regulations and procedures, prepare technical recommendations, and obtain the required approvals.

Function 5 (incl. Expected results)

• Develop new regulations to enable airworthiness certification issuance.

Function 6 (incl. Expected results)

• Define processes to conduct surveillance/oversight of testing and compliance.

Function 7 (incl. Expected results)

• Conduct technical studies related to issuing and accepting airworthiness certificates for AAM aircraft and systems.

Function 8 (incl. Expected results)

• Review and analyze engineering designs, safety data, and manufacturers’ risk-management solutions.

Function 9 (incl. Expected results)

• Coordinate with Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) and fleet operators to verify compliance with certification standards.

Function 10 (incl. Expected results)

• Support and enable tests and flight trials for AAM systems.

Function 11 (incl. Expected results)

• Perform any additional tasks assigned by direct management related to the nature and scope of the job.

Function 12 (incl. Expected results)

• Prepare reports on time and with the required quality.

Function 13 (incl. Expected results)

• Commit to cybersecurity-related tasks and responsibilities.

Impact of The Outcome of the Position

The work of this position directly contributes to the safe and effective integration of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) into the national aviation system, supporting GACA’s strategic objectives and alignment with international aviation standards.

Work Relations and Contacts

The incumbent works under the direction of the General Management of Advanced Air Mobility – AAM, within the Aviation Safety and Environmental Sustainability sector. The role requires close coordination with internal GACA departments, regulatory bodies, OEMs, operators, and international aviation organizations.

COMPETENCIES

Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, or equivalent.

Professional experience

Essential:

• Minimum 12 years of experience in the field.

Desirable:

• Experience with ICAO standards and recommended practices related to AAM or emerging aviation technologies.

Languages

Essential:

• Proficiency in English. 

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Arabic is desirable 

REMUNERATION

P5 STEP 1 

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.