To undertake navigation related technical and commercial studies, coordinate and attend simulator validations for precision approaches, identify and deliver fuel savings and provide navigation related information and documentation to Flight Crew which are in compliance with stringent General Civil Aviation Authority regulations and international Air Navigation Laws which are essential to flight safety.
Responsibilities
Undertakes route, fuel and payload feasibility studies for all current and future destinations
Calculates Block Times (BT’s) and undertakes seasonal BT reviews
Is responsible for developing and devising all new company routes in compliance with navigational airway and airspace rules
Is responsiblefor developing and publishing safety critical technical emergency terrain avoidance instructions that are used by Pilots during an engine failure and or rapid depressurization scenario
Provides accurate fuel burn figures
Compiles, verifies and is accountable for ensuring that the monthly Navigation data updates which are loaded on all Etihad aircrafts Flight Management Computer (FMC) contains the latest navigation information in accordance with General Civil Aviation Authority regulations
Performs comprehensive technical assessments of all airports and alternate airports that may be used operationally by Etihad Airways and is responsible for ensuring that they are assessed in accordance with regulations set out by General Civil Aviation Authority
Ensures that all future navigational and paperless cockpit system requirements and technological advances are planned and catered for in line with airline growth
Ensures that all navigation and logistical charting requirements to support the airline’s operations are planned for and met, taking into consideration new areas of geographic operations, fleet size, fleet variation and regulations
Plans, organizes and participates in simulator sessions for validating specialized navigation precision approaches. Is responsible for coordinating the sessions, logging the flight data in conjunction with technical pilots and making the relevant charts available to crew operationally post approval
Requirements
Qualification & Education:
High school education
Aviation or Engineering related Degree or Diploma would be ideal
Experience:
Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a Flight Operations division of an airline, preferably in the Navigation Department
Training & Knowledge:
Sound knowledge of international Civil Aviation Rules and Regulations
In-depth knowledge of aircraft performance
Experienced in updating navigational flight management systems
Experienced in using Flight Planning Systems
Experienced in undertaking detailed commercial route evaluations
Experienced in undertaking airport technical evaluations
Experienced in developing depressurization and engine failure procedures
In-depth knowledge of airspace rules, regulations and air routes
Familiar with Aeronautical Information Publications and ICAO Annexes
Fluent in written and spoken English with the ability to communicate at all levels both internally and externally
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