Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Airworthiness Expert

The position involves conducting technical studies and analyses related to granting and approving airworthiness certificates for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft and systems, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The role supports integration of AAM technologies into the aviation ecosystem and development of relevant regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical analyses and studies ensuring the safe integration of AAM technologies into the aviation ecosystem.
• Build technical capabilities in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) within GACA.
• Update existing regulations to incorporate AAM relevant systems & technologies.
• Develop regulations and procedures, prepare technical recommendations, and obtain the required approvals.
• Develop new regulations to enable airworthiness certification issuance.
• Define processes to conduct surveillance/oversight of testing and compliance.
• Conduct technical studies related to issuing and accepting airworthiness certificates for AAM aircraft and systems.
• Review and analyze engineering designs, safety data, and manufacturers’ risk-management solutions.
• Coordinate with Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) and fleet operators to verify compliance with certification standards.
• 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
• Airworthiness Certification
• ICAO Standards Compliance
• Aviation Safety
• Regulatory Compliance
• Technical Analysis
• Advanced Air Mobility
• Emerging Aviation Technologies

Languages

English, Arabic