Regional Technical Coordinator – Flight Operations at an International Civil Aviation Organization

We require suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below in the International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Co-operation Programme.

Position: Regional Technical Coordinator – Flight Operations

Ref: BGS/09/801-Post 17-05 (Pos.ID:301415)             FAF/10/042

Job Description

Qualifications Requirements

• Candidates must have experience at senior level with Civil Aviation Administration, 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. Considerable flight crew experience as pilot-in-command preferably on modem, heavy turbojet aircraft or substantial experience as a Government Flight Operations Inspector preferably with ratings on  modem, heavy turbojet aircraft.
• Knowledge of the requirements for personnel licensing systems, and of the training and maintenance of competency of flight and ground crews concerned with flight operations.
• Experience In the preparation, approval and use of Flight Operations Manuals and other flight documentation.
• Experience in the preparation and approval of flight  training and checking programmes Sound knowledge of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices and related documentation.

Competencies

• Judgment/decision – making: Proven ability to take ownership of all responsibilities and to honour commitments, to exercise mature judgment, to organize key  issues and analyze relevant information, to make feasible recommendations and to take sound decisions.
• Communication:  Ability to write clearly and concisely and to present articulate verbal reports in English. Knowledge of French and./or Portuguese would be an asset. Teamwork: Ability to work with colleagues to achieve the project goals and maintain harmonious working relationships in a multinational environment
• Leadership,  vision and management of performance: Demonstrated ability to plan and guide the work of a technical team in a multinational  environment, to identify priorities and adjust them as required .
• Client Orientation: Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with external collaborators, to work and advocate effectively in a consensus-based system and successfully manage and resolve conflict.
• Commitment to continuous learning: Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in professional field.
• Technological awareness & Ability to use contemporary office automation equipment, software, databases.

Duties:

Under the coordination of the Executive Director and the Technical support and training Director:

• Development of Flight Operations Regulations for use/adaptation in Member States.
• Assistance to States in the development or modification of their regulations for the Operation of Aircraft and Personnel Licensing.
• Preparation of generic procedural manuals for the Operations of Aircraft and Personnel Licensing.
• Assistance to States in the development of their procedural manuals on Operation of Aircraft and Personnel licensing.
• Development of administrative procedures for providing on-demand certification and surveillance tasks in States.
• Development of annual surveillance programme in consultation with the Member States.
• Assistance to States in the certification and annual surveillance activities.
• Attendance, and participation in the seminars, workshops and training courses organized under the project.
• Perform any other duty assigned/required in the field of specializa