Airworthiness Department

Flight Operations Department

Safety Department

Economic Regulation Department

A) Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) Job Qualification Requirements

1. Holds an A&P License or equivalent (except for Avionics majors)
2. Minimum 5 years Aviation maintenance work experience (cost study) in a repair station, air carrier repair facility or similar.
3. Supervisory experience is desirable.
4. Investigation and report on accidents, incidents and violations experience is desirable.
5. Fluent in the English language.
6. Knowledge of FAA FAR specifically (FAR 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 39, 43, 91, 121, 125, 135 and 145.)
7. Knowledge of ICAO annexes.
8. Experience working in a National Aviation Authority is highly Desirable

B) Airworthiness Engineer Job Qualification Requirements

1. Bachelor degree in Engineering in one of the following disciplines: Avionics, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, or equivalent.
2. Engineering work experience in Aviation
3. Supervisory experience is desirable.
4. Investigation and report on accidents, incidents and violations experience is desirable.
5. Fluent in the English language.
6. Knowledge of FAA FARs specifically (FAR 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 39, 43, 91, 121, 125, 135 and 145.)
7. Knowledge of ICAO annexes.
8. Experience working in a National Aviation Authority is highly Desirable

A) Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) Job qualification requirements

1. Minimum of 5000 hrs. Flying experience with at least 500 hrs in modern glass cockpit aircraft.
2. Minimum of 1500 hrs. As Pilot-in-Command with an air carrier.
3. Maximum age 55 Years old.
4. Check airman experience, Simulator check airman preferable.
5. Recency as an Inspector, examiner, aviation management, check airman or a pilot not to exceed 3 Years
6. Familiarity with Saudi Arabian GACA/FAR ( U.S.A. Federal Aviation Regulations) and ICAO Annexes.
7. Fluent in English language, Understanding, Reading and Writing.
8. Initiative, tact and sound judgment with ability to maintain harmonious relationship with others.
9. Basic knowledge of computing and word processing.

B) Aviation Safety Inspector (Cabin Safety) Job qualification requirements

1. Have served as an air carrier flight attendant for a minimum of 10 Years.
2. Have served as a flight attendant supervisor or equivalent position for a minimum of 3 years.
3. Experience as safety ground instructor preferable.
4. Maximum age 50 Years old.
5. Familiarity with Saudi Arabian GACA/FAR (U.S.A. Federal Aviation Regulations) and ICAO Annexes.
6. Fluent in Arabic and English languages, Understanding, Reading and Writing.
7. Initiative, tact and sound judgment with ability to maintain harmonious relationship with others.
8. Basic knowledge of computing and word processing.

A) Accident & Incident Investigator Job Qualification Requirements

1. Investigation of aviation accidents and incidents .
2. Participate in aircraft accident and incident Investigation or act as group team member.
3. Conduct interviews with witnesses in occurrences
4. Analysis of occurrence factual information
5. Identify safety deficiencies and establish corrective actions.
6. Prepare occurrence report
7. Prepare Correspondence with concerned local & international agencies
8. Maintain database of all aviation accident and incident
9. Perform special studies on aviation safety matters recommend corrective action

1. Bachelor of Science in Aviation Safety / Aeronautics, and Pilot or Airframe & Power Plant Mechanic License.
2. Knowledge of investigation regulations, national and international 3
3. Knowledge of investigation process and report writing
4. Knowledge of aircraft operation and maintenance and systems
5. Ability to gather and collect information from the various sources.
6. Ability to analyze facts in a logical manner.
7. Integrity, impartiality in recording facts, and perseverance in pursuing inquiries.
8. Proficiency in communicating and writing in both Arabic and English languages
9. Varied experience in aviation, safety, investigation 15 Years

B) Recorders Lab Technician

1. Operate Data download station
2. Operate FDR readout station
3. Operate CVR station
4. Conduct routine maintenance for equipment
5. Update lab software promptly according to the provider's updates

1. Electronics Technician Certificate or Diploma
2. Knowledge of investigation regulations, national and international
3. Knowledge of flight aerodynamics
4. Knowledge about aircraft recorders
5. Computer skills: Using recorders download and analysis software
6. Ability to analyze facts in a logical manner.
7. Integrity, impartiality in recording facts, and perseverance in pursuing inquiries.
8. Proficiency in communicating and writing in both Arabic and English languages
9. A 5 Years of experience of Operation and Maintenance of Computer, Electronics equipments and software.

C) Flight Recorders Specialist

1. Receive, examine, and record the condition of flight recorders.
2. Perform download and readout of data from aircraft flight recorders.
3. Reconstruction of the flight path.
4. Maintain a database for commonly used aircraft (FFD-Frame Format Descriptor files)
5. Assist investigators in the FDR data analysis
6. Playback of the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and prepare transcript and submit reports.
7. Participate in occurrence investigations-Flight Recorders Group.

1. Bachelor of Science in Electronic/Avionic Engineer, or Pilot or Airframe and Power plant Mechanic License
2. Knowledge of investigation regulations, national and international
3. Knowledge of flight aerodynamics
4. Knowledge about aircraft recorders
5. Computer skills: Using recorders download and analysis software
6. Ability to analyze facts in a logical manner.
7. Integrity, impartiality in recording facts, and perseverance in pursuing inquiries.
8. Proficiency in communicating and writing in both Arabic and English languages
9. A 5 Years of experience as Electronic engineer, Avionic Engineer, or Pilot or Airframe and Power plant Mechanic License

D) Director ANS Safety

1. Direct and supervise the ANS Safety Division. Lead and manage the section in ensuring the safety of air navigation services being provided within Saudi Arabia.
2. Establish and propagate standards for the certification of Air Traffic Controllers to ensure adequate qualifications are met.
3. Establish and enforce CNS systems standards and requirements to ensure the safety of the Air Navigation infrastructure.
4. Develop Air Navigation Flight Procedure guidelines in conjunction with ANS Safety Management Systems and Operations Planning to ensure that proper land / take off procedures are followed at Airports.
5. Assess obstacles around airports and certify aerodromes to ensure their compliance with all safety requirements.
6. Assess the impact of potential changes to air traffic control regulations on safety standards (e.g., shortening air distance/time intervals aircraft) .
7. Certify new ANS technologies prior to their deployment to ensure that they are in accordance with international safety standards.
8. Oversee and monitor outsourcing activities of flight procedures inspection
9. Conduct regular safety audits at ACC, approaches and towers in conjunction with ANS Safety Management System
10. Establish and enforce ANS standards and requirements to ensure safety of ANS operations.
11. Investigate and or Participate in accident or incident investigations related to air traffic services.

1. Bachelor of Science in Aviation Safety / Aeronautics, and Air Transport Pilot License.
2. Knowledge and accuracy in the application of US FAA Terminal Procedures Manual and other related publications
3. Knowledge of ICAO PANS-OPS, Annexes and other related publications.
4. General knowledge of Air Traffic Services and Control functions in relation to IFR Procedures
5. General knowledge of aircraft and visual/electronic navigation and landing aids.
6. Ability to take corrective action concerning a safe use of IFR procedures.
7. Knowledge of flight checks objectives and requirements.
8. A 10 Years of experience of Flight Procedures Design/Development
9. A 3 Years of experience of Management of 3 to 15 subordinates
10. Proficiency in communicating and writing in both Arabic and English languages

E) Director of Airport Standards & Safety

1. Lead the Aerodromes Safety & Standards Team
2. Prepare working plan and Department Organization
3. Prepare resources requirement and _candidates
4. Supervise inspection and airports certification personnel
5. Approve inspection reports
6. Communicate with other parties for corrective actions
7. Prepare necessary reports to higher authorities

1. University degree or equivalent (Preferable to be in engineering or Aviation related field).
2. Familiar with ICAO SARP's in particular Annex 14 and related publications.
3. Aware of Aerodromes and aviation systems requirement.
4. Knowledge of Aviation safety essential requirements.
5. Leadership and Management skills.
6. Ability to prepare reports and present cases.
7. Knowledge of Engineering measurements and testing procedures.
8. A 15 years as Aviation Safety or Airports Safety Inspector, or Airport Engineering/ Management, or Airport O&M.
9. At least 3 years of Leadership experience.
10. Proficiency in communicating and writing in both Arabic and English languages.

F) CNS Safety Expert

1. Exercise overall supervision and direction of the flight inspection specialists.
2. Plan and assign of flight inspection to be accomplished.
3. Review and initial all flight inspection reports.
4. Ensure that all flight inspection documents are properly filed.
5. Attend flight inspection conferences.
6. Participate in meetings concerning airspace future plans.
7. Participate with other departments concerning aviation safety.
8. Establish CNS systems standards and requirements.
9. Certify new CNS technologies prior to their deployment.
10. Proficiency in communicating and writing in both Arabic and English languages.

1. Diploma of Aeronautics Electronics
2. Knowledge of Aeronautics Electronics.
3. Knowledge of aircraft Electronics and Avionics systems.
4. General knowledge of Antenna systems and Radio wave propagation.
5. Knowledge of ICAO manual on testing of Radio Navigation Aids.
6. Knowledge of US FAA Flight Inspection Manual.
7. General knowledge of Flight Procedures & Obstacles evaluation.
8. General knowledge of Airways Engineering & Air Traffic Services.
9. Must be a graduate of formal Flight Inspection course.
10. A 10 Years experience

G) Aviation Safety Inspector (Prevention)

1. Collect Aviation Occurrence data.
2. Review and Analyze gathered data
3. Identify safety deficiencies
4. Conduct studies to recommend actions to overcome safety deficiencies.
5. Participate in the development of safety recommendations in occurrence reports.
6. Enhance safety awareness in the aviation industry
7. Follow up on the implementation of safety recommendation
8. Prepare an annual report of the status of safety recommendations
9. Prepare and present accident prevention lectures and work papers
10. Maintain database of all aviation accident and incident
11. Participate in accident/ incident investigation

1. Bachelor of Science in Aviation Safety / Aeronautics, and Pilot or Mechanic License.
2. General knowledge of rules and regulations governing the aviation activities.
3. General knowledge of aircraft operational procedures and maintenance processes.
4. Ability to illustrate and exemplify safety deficiencies to upper management.
5. Ability to gather and collect information from the various sources.
6. Ability to analyze facts in a logical manner.
7. Integrity, impartiality in recording facts, and perseverance in pursuing inquiries.
8. Proficiency in communicating and writing in both Arabic and English languages
9. A 5 Years Varied experience in the aviation field

H) ATS Safety Expert

1. Establish and monitor air traffic services, safety standards and operating requirements
2. Establish and propagate standards for the certification of Air Traffic Controllers to ensure adequate qualifications are met.
3. Assess the impact of potential changes to air traffic control regulations on safety standards (e.g., shortening air distance/time intervals between aircraft) .
4. Conduct regular safety audits at ACC, approach control centers, and towers in conjunction with the ANS Safety Management System
5. Investigate and / or participate in the investigation of air traffic occurrences

1. Diploma from Air Traffic Control Academy
2. Knowledge and accuracy in the applying Directives from the US FAA Terminal Procedures Manual and other applicable publications
3. Knowledge of ICAO PANS-OPS, Annexes and other ATS related publications.
4. Knowledge of Air Traffic Services, control functions and procedures
5. Knowledge of visual/electronic navigation and landing aids.
6. Ability to take corrective action concerning unsafe use of ATS procedures.
7. General knowledge of aircraft operation.
8. Ability to write technical reports.
9. A 10 Years experience Air Traffic Controller (Radar), Approach, Tower, Ground
10. A 5 Years experience Supervisor position of an air traffic control unit
11. A 2 Years experience Air Traffic Safety Management System.
12. Proficiency in communicating and writing in both Arabic and English languages.

I) Airport Standards & Safety Expert

1. Provide advice on Aerodromes Safety & Standards issues.
2. Prepare, establish, and _of airport standards and safety manuals
3. Supervise and perform airport safety inspections and recommend corrective actions
4. Supervise and perform airports certifications
5. Analyze, evaluate and review factors affecting safety at airports
6. Communicate with other parties for corrective actions
7. Prepare necessary reports to higher authorities
8. On the job training of Saudi national staff

1. University degree or equivalent (Preferable to be in engineering or Aviation related field)
2. Familiar with ICAO SARP's in particular Annex 14 and related publications
3. Aware of aerodromes designs and aviation systems requirement
4. Knowledge of airports and aviation safety essential requirements
5. Leadership and Management skills
6. Ability to prepare reports and present cases.
7. Knowledge of Engineering measurements and testing procedures
8. A 15 years as Aviation Safety or Airports Safety Inspector, or Airport Engineering/ Management, or Airport O&M
9. A 3 Years Leadership experience.
10. Proficiency in communicating and writing in both Arabic and English languages.

J) Director Aviation Safety

1. Direct and supervise the Aviation Safety Division
2. Manage Investigation and Act as Investigator-in-Charge of aircraft accident /incident or group chairman or team member
3. Plan Investigation responses
4. Manage accident prevention process
5. Conduct interviews with witnesses in occurrences
6. Analysis of occurrence factual information
7. Identify safety deficiencies
8. Prepare occurrence report
9. Correspond with concerned local & international agencies
10. Participation, as accredited representative of the Kingdom on international accident l incident investigations.
11. Maintain database of all aviation accident and incident
12. Perform special studies on aviation safety matters recommend corrective action.

1. Bachelor of Science in Aviation Safety / Aeronautics, and Air Transport Pilot License with minimum of 5000 Hours.
2. Knowledge of investigation regulations, national and international
3. Knowledge of accident prevention process and report writing
4. Knowledge of aircraft operation and maintenance and systems
5. Ability to gather and collect information from the various sources.
6. Ability to analyze facts in a logical manner.
7. Integrity, impartiality in recording facts, and perseverance in pursuing inquiries.
8. Proficiency in communicating and writing in both Arabic and English languages
9. A 10 Years Varied experience in aviation, safety, investigation, and prevention.
10. A 3 Years experience Management of 15 to 20 subordinates
11. Others (desirable experience) Air transport pilot

A) Economic Regulator

1. Law degree from an accredited law college.
2. Minimum five years experience in Administrative Law (Aviation Regulations) or Corporate Law experience desirable (Air Carrier).
3. Must be a fluent in spoken and written English
4. Specialized knowledge and experience in :

• Developing and updating air transport liberalization policy and strategies
• Establishing policies and updating procedures for the licensing and regulating of new operators, domestic and international routes and auxiliary services providers.
• Initial licensing and renewal of commercial air operators, air cargo agencies and auxiliary services providers.
• Evaluating and assigning routes among competing commercial air carriers
• Evaluating fare structures to avoid unfair competition

B) Economist Researcher

1. Masters degree in Economics from an accredited University. PhD in Economics desirable
2. Minimum five years experience in the aviation industry as an economist
3. Must be a fluent in spoken and written English
4. Specialized knowledge and experience in :

• Quantitative and qualitative analysis relating to liberalization and competitive issues in the civil aviation industry
• Economic analysis related to measuring route traffic and profitability factors effecting fare structuring and licensing policies
• Econometric analysis of air transport issues and the development of economic forecasts for regulatory, policy and corporate planning purposes
• Development of statistical and economic data for use in bilateral and other international agreement negotiations
• Specialized statistical analysis software to support economic analysis and forecasting