Senior Specialist - Training and Certification

General Civil Aviation Authority · Abu Dhabi

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Aviation Security Planning, Assessment and Compliance

Ensure that the national training programs, screener certification program and approval procedures are in compliance with Annex 17, CAR Part VII and NCASP.
Plan, develop, and coordinate aviation security technical training plans and requirements within the section.
Provide expertise and training to the sector pertaining to aviation security training and screeners certification and approval.
Contribute and recommend inputs on national and international issues related to aviation security training and adjust planning needs accordingly.
Coordinate certification and approval tasks by ensuring proper prioritization, technical accuracy, and timely delivery.
Review and assess submissions and technical documentation from specialists before managerial approval, ensuring compliance with national and international standards.
Conduct audits or assessments of training organizations and airport training delivery to ensure compliance with national standards.

Aviation Security e-Services and Publication

Contribute and recommend the upkeep of aviation security related information in the GCAA portal.
Handle e-Services enquiries and coordinate the resolution of issues raised by various entities related to aviation security training and screeners certification and approval.
Ensure and coordinate the currency of aviation security publications and documentation posted on the GCAA portal for knowledge sharing.
Ensure updates pertaining to Security Directives, GASI and security bulletins through AVSEC web board.

Reporting and Documentation

Review departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
Prepare comprehensive reports and statistical summaries on aviation security training and screener certification.
Ensure that all functional reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet GCAA requirements and quality standards.
Maintain oversight over document control and records management practices within the section.
Represent the section in internal meetings and external engagements, as necessary.

Technical Leadership

Lead multifaceted assessments for certification of personnel and approval of AVSEC programmes, training organizations and equipment.
Participate in the development, review and continuous improvement of procedures, templates, and oversight tools.
Monitor trends in screener performance and certification outcomes and recommend corrective or improvement measures

Aviation Security Training Policy / Promotion and Culture
• Ensure the development and implementation of security promotion activities to disseminate and nurture a security awareness culture in the UAE civil aviation industry and to keep industry players abreast of changes to relevant rules, regulations and other aviation security developments.

Stakeholder Coordination
• Support the Manager in stakeholder communication and coordination on aviation security training and screener certification.

Health, Safety and Environment within GCAA
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, quality and environmental management procedures and controls to guarantee employee safety, legislative compliance, delivery of high-quality products/services and a responsible environmental attitude as per IMS available standards.

Preferably a degree from a University/College or professional qualification aviation security with 5 years’ experience in the relevant discipline.

At least 5 years of relevant experience in civil aviation security, including oversight or regulatory roles in certifications and approvals.
ICAO National Inspector certification (mandatory)
Good knowledge of ICAO Annex 17, Doc 8973, and international AVSEC regulatory practices.
Experience in reviewing, approving, or auditing AVSEC training programmes, personnel, or security systems.

To implement and manage the national training programs, certification, and approval framework for aviation security screeners across UAE airports, including State-delegated approval of CBT and e-learning programs, review of training curricula, conduct of certification assessments, and follow-up on compliance with NCASP, CAR Part VII, NCASTP, and NCASCCP. The role provides expert input on the evaluation and adoption of advanced training technologies, including AI, VR, and Metaverse solutions, to support standardized and future-ready AVSEC training.

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