AIA Management Expert
Organizational Context
Under the ICAO Capacity Development and Implementation Directorate (CDI), the Operations Section (FOS) supports the identification of priority development needs in civil aviation and offers technical cooperation. This role supports a project to reform the Civil Aviation Committee (CAC) in Armenia into an autonomous, technically competent, and financially sustainable authority capable of fulfilling its safety oversight mandate.
Job Purpose
To provide expert assistance in the institutional reform of Armenia's Civil Aviation Committee (CAC) and the establishment of an autonomous, effective, and sustainable Accident and Incident Investigation Authority (AASIID) in line with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs).
Responsibilities
Assess current accident and serious incident investigation arrangements, develop recommendations for an independent AASIID, design its organizational set-up and policies, advise on inter-agency coordination, and develop training programs. Contribute to project planning, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
Work Experience
Minimum 15 years of professional experience in civil aviation, focusing on aircraft accident and serious incident investigation. Experience leading or advising on the establishment/reform of national investigation authorities. Deep knowledge of ICAO Annex 13 and related documents. Experience designing investigation procedures and frameworks. Experience conducting/supervising investigations and preparing reports. Experience supporting capacity building for investigation authorities. Knowledge of CIS/Eastern European aviation regulatory environment is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, Judgement/Decision-making, Communication, Teamwork, Commitment to Continuous Learning, expertise in aircraft accident and serious incident investigation, knowledge of ICAO Annex 13 and related guidance, experience in institutional reform and capacity building.