Passenger data expert
Organizational Context
The Air Transport Bureau (ATB) supports Security and Facilitation; Economic Development of Air Transport; and Environmental Protection. The Aviation Security, Cybersecurity and Facilitation Branch (ATB/ASF) contributes to the development and coordination of a global policy and legal framework for international civil aviation. The Facilitation (FAL) Section within ATB/ASF is responsible for the development and update of Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) related to the facilitation of the international air transport system, and for supporting Member States with their implementation. The Section also manages activities related to the ICAO Traveller Identification Programme (ICAO TRIP) Strategy.
Job Purpose
To provide and coordinate country-specific technical assistance for the implementation of Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) systems, develop and maintain tools to support this assistance, and provide specialized technical guidance to Member States.
Responsibilities
Provides technical assistance for API and PNR implementation, including readiness assessments, gap analyses, and support for legislation and regulations. Develops tools, methodologies, and guidance materials for implementation. Assists states in establishing Passenger Data Single Window arrangements and strengthening operational and targeting capabilities. Coordinates and monitors implementation support activities, promoting progress and regional cooperation.
Work Experience
Considerable experience (preferably 10 years or more) in Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) related issues. Experience with automated data processing systems and electronic data exchange. Technical expertise related to the UN/EDIFACT PAXLST Message and PNRGOV Guidelines. Experience in evaluation.
Skills
Technical assistance delivery, training, capacity building, inspection of state models in facilitation, API and PNR systems, automated data processing, electronic data exchange, UN/EDIFACT PAXLST Message, PNRGOV Guidelines, legal and administrative framework development, operational and technical requirements definition, border management, inter-agency cooperation.