Flight Safety Expert

The Organizational Setting

Under the direction of Director of the Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau (CDI), the Field Operations Section (FOS) is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and closure of Technical Assistance (TA) and Technical Cooperation (TC) projects. It drafts agreements and aids in creating country-specific and regional projects and programs by identifying priority areas, developing objectives, activities, and deliverables, setting timelines, and specifying budgetary requirements. 

Additionally, under the direction of the CDI Director, the Field Personnel Section (FPS/FRU) recruits international experts to implement Capacity Development and Implementation projects across various Civil Aviation fields and manages the ICAO Roster of Experts.

Major duties and Responsibilities Function 1 (incl. Expected results)

Review and update the existing flight safety regulations and recommend necessary changes.

Function 2 (incl. Expected results)

Amalgamation and review of the latest applicable and related ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and recommend the necessary changes to the existing civil aviation safety regulations.

Function 3 (incl. Expected results)

Assist in the review and improvement of industry practice and recommend the necessary changes as appropriate to the existing regulations.

Function 4 (incl. Expected results)

Assist DGCA in the development and upgrading of the applicable safety programmes.

Function 5 (incl. Expected results)

Assist in the preparation of a plan for the correction of deficiencies in the aviation safety based on the findings reported by international bodies such as ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Programme Audit.

Function 6 (incl. Expected results)

Assist in the improvement of safety programmes and regulations applicable to accident investigations.

Function 7 (incl. Expected results)

Identify and describe the deficiencies on the application of the existing regulations and suggests the necessary changes to ensure maximum effectiveness.

Function 8 (incl. Expected results)

Conduct training and workshops on the existing civil aviation safety regulations and any newly recommended changes and updates.

Function 9 (incl. Expected results)

Provide the necessary advice and consultations related to civil aviation safety regulations and their application.

Function 10 (incl. Expected results)

Prepare the technical information circulars and guidance documents related to civil aviation safety regulations.

Function 11 (incl. Expected results)

Perform other related duties, as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

Core 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.

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.

Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

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.

Managerial Competence:

Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands.

Qualifications and Experience Education

University degree in electronics engineering or equivalent academic and technical qualifications.

Professional experience                              

Essential

• At least 10 years flight crew experience, preferably as pilot-in-command, on large heavy jet modern aircraft and experience as a flight check or training captain or as a government flight examiner/Inspector would be particularly useful. 
• Management or supervisory experience in a substantial airline or 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. 
• Knowledge of the requirements for personnel training, licensing, rating and maintenance of competency of flight and ground crews concerned with flight operations and with aircraft inspection and airworthiness certification requirements. 
•  Experience in the preparation, approval and use of operations manuals and other flight documentation. 
• A general knowledge of accident investigation procedures and some experience in such investigations. 
• Familiarity with normal procedures for the submission of applications for air operator's certificates and permits, including non-scheduled, and their assessment and issuance of withdrawal. 
• Awareness of ICAO Flight Safety Oversight Programme and appropriate documentation and procedural requirements. 
• Certificate in ICAO’s Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme, Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP CMA) Computer Based Training (CBT) course before taking up the assignment.

Languages

Essential 

• A good command of oral and written English.

Desirable 

• A working knowledge of French or another official language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

It should be noted that this is a prospective position intended for experts interested in consultancy contracts. (short and long term) 

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

ICAO CDI consultants are expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting their status as international civil servants. 

ICAO CDI offers an attractive benefit package to its consultants in accordance with the policies of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC).

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.