Aviation Safety Specialist

Skills

Hamad International Airport is seeking a highly skilled and organized individual to join our team as

• Assist Line Manager in maintaining and reviewing operational programs related to Aviation Safety and Investigation, ensuring that programs align with SMS requirements and aviation safety standards.
• Liaise with Aerodrome Departments and Airport Stakeholders to address aviation safety requirements and ensure coordinated efforts across all relevant teams.
• Review and verify that aviation safety procedures comply with QCAR regulations, ensuring all procedures meet regulatory standards for safe airport operations.
• Contribute to developing and managing the Hazard Log and Risk Register, supporting MATAR’s documentation requirements, and tracking potential hazards in compliance with State Regulator standards.
• Define and document Threat/Hazard Identification and Risk Management processes in alignment with the MATAR Safety Management System manual to establish clear guidelines for hazard handling.
• Prepare risk assessments and safety cases and assist in aeronautical studies to support the handling of non-compliance situations, ensuring that all safety documentation aligns with operational requirements.
• Coordinate and support aerodrome oversight inspections conducted by the QCAA Aerodrome Standards Directorate, ensuring operational readiness and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Participate in safety training and safety promotion activities to strengthen safety awareness and maintain a high standard of operational safety within the workforce.
• Assist in aerodrome certificate processes by ensuring compliance requirements are efficiently met, and all documentation is up to date.
• Review and analyze voluntary safety reports and implement appropriate follow-up actions to address findings and maintain a proactive safety approach.
• Conduct Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) initiatives in consultation with the Ground Safety Manager following QCAA safety oversight and audits to address identified issues and ensure continuous improvement in safety standards. (AES1), representing MATAR’s operational safety & compliance.
• Liaise with department heads and senior airport stakeholders on Aerodrome Safety Assurance, Training, and Airside Driving Licensing activities to uphold MATAR’s safety practices.
• Promote a positive safety culture by supporting MATAR's safety objectives through technical knowledge, continuous training, and clear communication within the organization.
• Prepare and recommend operating and capital budgets for department review, aligning resources with operational safety goals.
• Perform other department duties related to his / her position as directed by the Head of the Department.

General Information

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Location: Qatar-Doha

Job family: Corporate & Commercial

Closing Date:

Description

About the role

Hamad International Airport is seeking a highly skilled and organized individual to join our team as Aviation Safety Specialist . If you thrive in a dynamic environment, possess excellent communication skills, and have a proven track record in implementing and maintaining safety standards, leadership and stakeholder management and can help us to achieve this ambition by:

• Assist Line Manager in maintaining and reviewing operational programs related to Aviation Safety and Investigation, ensuring that programs align with SMS requirements and aviation safety standards.
• Liaise with Aerodrome Departments and Airport Stakeholders to address aviation safety requirements and ensure coordinated efforts across all relevant teams.
• Review and verify that aviation safety procedures comply with QCAR regulations, ensuring all procedures meet regulatory standards for safe airport operations.
• Contribute to developing and managing the Hazard Log and Risk Register, supporting MATAR’s documentation requirements, and tracking potential hazards in compliance with State Regulator standards.
• Define and document Threat/Hazard Identification and Risk Management processes in alignment with the MATAR Safety Management System manual to establish clear guidelines for hazard handling.
• Prepare risk assessments and safety cases and assist in aeronautical studies to support the handling of non-compliance situations, ensuring that all safety documentation aligns with operational requirements.
• Coordinate and support aerodrome oversight inspections conducted by the QCAA Aerodrome Standards Directorate, ensuring operational readiness and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Participate in safety training and safety promotion activities to strengthen safety awareness and maintain a high standard of operational saf