Assistant Director, Safety and Flight Operations Consulting
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Assistant Director, Safety and Flight Operations Consulting Employment Type: Fixed Term
Contract
Contract Duration: 30 months
At IATA, we speak for the airlines of theworld, serving and supporting over 300 of them across all continents. Weare passionate and knowledgeable about the aviation industry, and we strive tomake it safer, smarter, more sustainable and more inclusive. We celebratediversity and inclusion in our workforce, and we respect and value thedifferent backgrounds, perspectives and skills of our employees. We also careabout our employees’ wellbeing, and we provide flexible work arrangements,travel benefits, family-friendly policies, equal pay and a day off on yourbirthday. We believe in giving back to the community and encourage our staff toparticipate in volunteering activities that support causes they care about. Weencourage you to join our global community of aviation enthusiasts, and we willdo our best to make you feel comfortable during the interview process. IATA ismore than a trade association; it is a vision of a better future for airtravel.
About the team you are joiningReporting to the Senior Principal, Safety, Flight Ops & Environment Consulting
What your day would be like Reporting to the Senior Principal, Safety, Flight Ops &
Environment Consulting
What your day would be
like
Collaborate with all stakeholders in Iraq to define clear
goals for each project activity and related boundaries.
Develop and
keep updated a Project Management Plan (PMP) including definition of
tasks, estimating resources, and creating schedules.
Track
progress, monitor milestones, and ensure that project deliverables are
completed within the specified timeframes.
Liaise with
stakeholders, team members, and external partners to provide regular
updates, address concerns, and maintain transparency throughout the
project lifecycle.
Identify potential obstacles, assess their
impact, and proactively mitigate risks to the project timeline and
objectives. The goal is to keep the project on track and minimize
disruptions.
Document project progress, decisions, and changes
using tools like project management software.
Oversee quality
control, review project deliverables, and ensure that the technical
end results meet or exceed the expectations of the client.
Track
the utilization of resources and expenses against the project
budget.
Note: The Assistant Director is expected to spend
between 50-75% of his / her time in Bagdad over a period of 30 months
to ensure the successful delivery of the project for the
client.
In addition of his / her project management tasks, the
Assistant Director is also expected to work in close relationships
with all the stakeholders in Iraq to facilitate the growth of aviation
in Iraq and generate commercial revenues for IATA.
Hold a
master’s degree in aeronautical engineering / aviation or possess a
commercial pilot license.
Demonstrate a minimum of 10 years of
relevant experience as an aviation consultant and/or project manager
for international aviation safety projects.
Showcase proficiency in
project management and a keen analytical mindset.
Demonstrate an
excellent understanding of critical aviation industry issues,
particularly those related to safety topics and IATA safety audit
programs.
Possess knowledge and experience with ICAO standards and
EASA regulations.
Demonstrate capability to engage with C-Suite
executives, including the ability to formally present findings and
recommendations.
Exhibit excellent oral and written communication
skills in both English and Arabic.
Be open to traveling to Baghdad,
with an expected travel commitment of 50-75%.
Travel Required: Y
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