Air Traffic Flight Engineer

Job description / Role

Live your potential with DFS Aviation Services

We are a part of the DFS Group, one of the largest air navigation service providers in the world. We focus on the provision of air navigation services and the sale of software solutions, consulting, training services to airports and air navigation service providers worldwide. As a modern aviation company, we guarantee the perfect mix of proven experience and progressive ideas. High quality standards are just as much part of our philosophy as a lean organization, international networking and honest ambitions. We offer our employees and associates challenging and creative jobs with one of the most secure and attractive employers in the UAE (Dubai), in one of the most exciting industries.

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DFS Aviation Services are currently looking for a dedicated, experienced and innovative ATE - Air Traffic Engineering to join our team in Dubai, UAE. We offer you an opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive working environment, professional development and growth opportunities.

We are looking for a candidate who has proven operational experience in airport systems. To maintain availability and integrity of equipment through planned and preventative maintenance of all ATE or ATM systems and equipment at Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) International Airports and Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) or off airport sites, by employing the policy, procedures and processes detailed within the CNS Exposition and CNS Operations Manual ensuring minimal disruption to the ATS operation with excellent communications, organizational, and presentation skills.

This role will be based in Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) or DXB Airport at Dubai Air Navigation Services (DANS). DANS provides air navigation services at four airports in the UAE, one of which is the world's busiest airport for international passengers, where their mission is to empower and develop all their people in delivering world-leading air navigation services that exceed every standard, assure their customers, and shape global innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain availability and integrity of equipment through planned and preventative maintenance of all ATE or ATM systems and equipment at Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) International Airports and Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) or off airport sites, by employing the policy, procedures and processes detailed within the CNS Exposition and CNS Operations Manual ensuring minimal disruption to the ATS operation.

Technical maintenance:

• Carry out maintenance of CNS/ATM systems and equipment at DXB, DWC or EFTA in accordance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices, GCAA Civil Aviation Regulations and the processes and procedures contained in the CNS Exposition and Operations Manual.
• Perform Level 1 and 2 scheduled maintenances on systems they are competent on assigned by Line Managers to ensure continuous operation of CNS services.
• Perform unscheduled maintenance and fault rectification on systems they are competent on assigned by Line Managers.
• Apply tactical adaptations or configuration changes via published MOC processes on request by stakeholders to support their operational efficiency.

Customer satisfaction:

• Contribute to stakeholder and customer service levels through awareness of and compliance with SLA’s, utilise SLA processes when coordinating with external ANSPs and other colleagues.

Personnel management:

• Carry out OJTI activities during the year to maintain currency if held.
• Maintain personal airport driving permit (ADP) at level necessary for their area of responsibility up to L4.
• Maintain Fire Warden or First Aid qualifications as assigned by Line Managers.
• Progress all technical skills and soft skills necessary for post as assigned by Line Managers.
• Progress any succession activities required for promotion or uplift in line with personal expectation.

Quality management:

• Ensure quality of data input to management systems is highly accurate to support the department KPI reporting.
• Document all activities in line with personnel model to show individual performance and productivity.
• Assist the effectiveness of all technical resources (TME, tools, specialist parts) ensuring calibration or other functions enhance the test and measuring capability. Seek innovation in products for this purpose.
• Ensure all documentation for maintenance activities are completed in accordance with the processes and procedures contained in the CNS Operations Manual.
• Take an active role in ensuring ATES processes and procedures are as efficient and effective as possible, developing and testing new innovations.

Knowledge & experience:

• The post holder shall have as a minimum, a bachelor’s degree or higher diploma in electronics engineering from a recognized university, training establishment, or have equivalent and relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a CNS/ATM maintenance environment.
• Experience operating basic and advanced test and measuring instrumentation is advantageous.
• Relevant certificates of competency on CNS/ATM systems or equipment that meet international or national regulatory standards. All Level 1 and Level 2 competencies should be current.
• Up to date knowledge of GCAA Civil Aviation Regulations.
• Knowledge of ICAO standards and recommended practices.
• Technical knowledge of communications, navigation, radar, ATM, and other airport systems.
• Knowledge of ATC and other customer procedures.
• Knowledge of all safety objectives.

Skills:

• Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Personal airport driving permit (ADP) relevant to the local airports.
• Attention to detail, good communication and organizational skills.
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematic diagrams.
• Computer literacy with MS Office package skills.