Flight Operations Inspector

The General Authority of Civil Aviation, Aviation Standards (ASD) Sector is the legislative, regulatory and governing body of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s aviation industry. Among its functions, the sector issues and updates codes and regulations, ensures compliance with regulations and procedures, and conducts oversight to guarantee the highest possible levels of safety and security.

The incumbent has delegated authority to conduct airmen flight checks and perform certification of the airmen.

The incumbent will be involved in the following fields:

• Light Sport Aviation
• Aviation Events
• Parachuting

He is also authorized to make commitments and decisions described below:

•       Provides expert advice and support to the Principal Operations Inspector (General).

•       Advises on and supports national inspectors with performing flight operations certification functions, including certification of airmen and approval of operations manuals, crew training and checking programs, minimum equipment lists and the issuance of operating certificates and/or specifications.

•       Accomplish Pilot certification and practical test.

•       Complete Aviation Events certification (must be familiar with ground movement, general aviation, and airports).

•       Recommend regulation improvements and Inspector guidance (E-Book) development as well as policies, procedures and forms.

•       Determine compliance with Annex 1 and where applicable provides technical advice and support the Principal Operations Inspector (General) in the development of proposals.

•       Identifies training needs, developing training plans, coordinating and evaluating actual ground and flight training programs.

•       Provides expert advice and guidance in incident/accident investigations in line with Annex 13 of the Chicago convention.

•       Develop plans and perform similar evaluations in order to monitor compliance with national standards and ICAO provisions. 

•       Design plan and conduct ramp inspections of aircraft in order to assess, analyze and determine areas of improvement and make appropriate recommendations in line with international standards and trends. 

•       Develops plans, coordinates, implements, monitors and prepares safety management system reports defining key performance indicators, expected outputs.

•       Perform all other duties in his field of specialization.

The cooperation provided under this Project aims to reinforce the GACA capacity to provide safe, efficient and cost-effective civil aviation services through the input of ICAO Advisers and Consultants in specialized disciplines to address specific problems arising from the introduction of new technologies; develop a manpower and training plan, as well as a career progression plan, which will provide sound guidance for management decisions affecting the hiring, training, promotion and retention of its highly trained personnel.

The incumbent establishes relationships and contact with GACA professional and technical personnel and managers in order to exchange information, clarification and explanation of processes in the domain of regulations, rules, IFP, airports, airspace and related subjects.

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.

• University degree in Civil Aviation field or relevant academic qualification.

• Management or supervisory experience with a government department of civil aviation, directly associated with the preparation and responsibility for implementation of rules, regulations, operating manuals and flight and ground procedures deemed necessary for flight safety, inspection and certification.
• Knowledge of legal responsibilities and administrative procedures for the issuance of documents under state of registry approval relating to supervision of flight operations.
• Extensive experience as a government flight operations inspector dealing with flight operations inspection of light sport aviation, Aviation events and parachuting.
• Experience in the preparation, approval and use of flight operations manuals and other flight documentation.
• Experience in the development of inspector guidance and civil aviation regulation pertaining to light sport aviation, aviation events and parachuting. 
• Experience in the preparation and approval of flight training and checking programs, and development of training plans for inspectors.
• Sound knowledge of related ICAO annexes, recommended practices and related documentation.
• Lead Auditor and/or Auditor experience of 5 years as Civil Aviation Authority auditor or IATA Operational Safety Auditor (IOSA).

Essential

• Good command of oral and written English is essential.

Desirable

• A working knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

P5 STEP 1

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.