Navigation Engineer

Etihad

Synopsis

To undertake navigation-related technical and commercial studies, deliver fuel savings, and provide navigation-related information to the Flight Crew. This may include escape procedures, performance-based navigation profiles, and assessing aerodromes for suitability.

Accountabilities

• Conduct fuel and payload studies for future destinations
• Responsible for analysing and publishing safety critical information such as terrain avoidance instructions for the flight crew.
• Performs technical assessments for destinations and alternates.
• Ensures that all charting requirements are met to support the network.
• Participates in Simulator sessions for validating specialised navigation procedures.
• Provides fuel value assessments for finance to determine annual fuel budgets.
  
  

Education & Experience

• High School Certificate is required.
• Degree in Engineering would be an advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of Aeronautical Information Services, Air Traffic Management, State Regulatory bodies (JAA/FAA), IATA organisation, resources &
• processes, & ICAO Annexes & support Manuals.
• Sound knowledge of airspace and air routes, flight planning systems as well as on-board Navigation computer capabilities, and airport design criteria.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in a Navigation environment,
• Previous Flight Planning experience would be an advantag.