Fatigue Risk Management Expert (OPAS)

Job Description

The Organizational Setting The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Aviation Safety and Environmental Sustainability Sector is the regulatory body of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s aviation industry. Among its functions, the sector issues and updates safety regulations for civil aviation, ensures compliance with regulations and procedures, and conducts oversight to guarantee the highest possible levels of safety and security.

The cooperation provided under the ICAO CDI technical project aims to support the GACA/Aviation Safety and Environmental Sustainability Sector with its commitment to provide efficient and cost-effective safety oversight on civil aviation activities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Fatigue Risk Management Expert (OPAS) is responsible for implementing and managing a data-driven Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) that ensures continuous improvement and mitigation of fatigue risk for aviation stakeholders in the Kingdom.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

ICAO OPAS Officer will be under the direct leadership and supervision of the Aviation Safety and Environmental Sustainability Sector within GACA. He will be assigned to carry out the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Administers and executes GACA Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS).
2. The Expert will administer a data-driven system, based largely upon scientific principles and operational knowledge, which allows for continuous monitoring and management of safety risks associated with fatigue-related errors.
3. The Expert will identify and provide mitigation suggestions to manage the potential risks associated with fatigue.
4. He/she will manage, monitor, and mitigate the effects of fatigue to improve aviation stakeholders' alertness and reduce performance errors.
5. Develop and implement risk management and safety assurance processes for fatigue.
6. Design fatigue-related education and training modules.
7. Manage the analysis, investigation, documentation, trending, and monitoring of the GACA FRMS to the industry stakeholders.
8. Perform other related duties in his field of specialization, as assigned.

Impact of The Outcome of the Position

The cooperation provided under the SAU22801 Project aims to reinforce GACA's 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 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 of the position facilitates the implementation of ICAO requirements in fatigue risk management and associated guidance material including audit, oversight, and inspection of service providers certified in accordance with GACA requirements.

Work Relations and Contacts

1. Internal: The incumbent establishes relationships and contacts with Aviation Safety and Environmental Sustainability Sector Managers at GACA.

2. External: The incumbent establishes relationships and contacts with Contractors, Consultants, International regulators, and bodies.

COMPETENCIES

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.

Qualifications and Experience

Education: University degree in Aviation, or relevant academic qualifications.

Professional experience: Extensive experience (10 years or more) in a modern, up-to-date environment, at increasing levels of responsibility, leading to supervisory level in aviation fatigue risk management and in large government, international organizations or aviation industry. Professional or advanced technical, and operational qualifications in FRMS. Experience at senior or supervisory level in aviation FRMS. Demonstrated experience relating to safety management and/or civil aviation safety regulations. Thorough knowledge of ICAO SARPs. Ability to write clearly and concisely detailed technical and specialized reports and to make verbal presentations. Knowledge and accuracy in applying directives from the International Civil Aviation Organization.

Languages

Essential: A good command of oral and written English is essential.

Remuneration:

P5 STEP 1

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.