Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Air Navigation Services Expert

The position involves conducting studies and analyses to integrate Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) systems into air-traffic management networks, developing technical frameworks and regulations, and supporting testing and flight trials to ensure safe and coordinated AAM operations within the national aviation system.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical analyses and studies ensuring the safe integration of AAM technologies into the aviation system.
• Build technical capabilities in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) within GACA.
• Develop regulations and procedures, prepare technical recommendations, and obtain the required approvals.
• Assess Air Traffic Management (ATM) needs and procedures for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).
• Develop air-route models for VTOL aircraft within urban and suburban airspace.
• Analyze CNS system requirements for future AAM operations.
• Participate in the development of the Low Level Airspace Concept and initial air traffic framework.
• Evaluate air-traffic congestion and propose solutions to integrate AAM flights into the airspace.
• Participate in preparing operational regulations for AAM aircraft.
• Support testing related to AAM air corridors and traffic-management solutions.
• Support and enable tests and flight trials for AAM systems.
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by direct management related to the nature and scope of the job.
• Prepare reports on time and with the required quality.
• Commit to cybersecurity-related tasks and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in the field.
• Experience with ICAO standards and recommended practices related to AAM or emerging aviation technologies is desirable.
• Proficiency in English is essential.
• Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.

Skills

• Aerospace Engineering
• Advanced Air Mobility
• Air Navigation Services
• ICAO Standards Compliance
• Air Traffic Management
• Aviation Safety
• Regulatory Frameworks
• Flight Trials Support
• Technical Analysis
• Emerging Aviation Technologies

Languages

English, Arabic