Navigation Engineer

Job Description

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.
  
  

Qualifications

• Educated to High School level / Standard.
• Degree in Engineering would be an advantage.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a Navigation environment.
• Previous Flight Planning experience 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.
  
  

Additional Information

Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.

To learn more visit www.etihad.com

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