SAFA National Coordinator

To facilitate the development of an annual ramp inspection programme

To ensure that the annual ramp inspection programme leaves appropriate time and resources to enable the inspections of aircraft operated by operators suspected of non-compliance with the applicable requirements

To supervise ramp inspectors planning process

To monitor the implementation of the annual ramp inspection programme

To plan prioritised ramp inspections

To ensure that all staff involved in ramp inspections are competent, remain current and are trained in accordance with the individual needs

To schedule recurrent trainings in a timely manner

As far as practicable, to make use of the workflow function which is available in the ramp inspection tool

To implement a national ramp inspection quality control system

To ensure entering ramp inspection reports into the ramp inspection tool as soon as possible after the inspection and in accordance with ARO.RAMP.145 (a)

To collect and analyse all traffic data for Qatar

To support the QCAA by participation in working groups, where possible

To represent the State of Qatar at the RICS meetings and, when necessary, at other ramp inspection related meetings

To promote and implement an inspectors exchange programme between competent authorities from the Participating States

To provide support in handling requests for disclosure of data related to information recorded and reported in accordance with ARO.RAMP.145

To organise regular meetings with all ramp inspection staff to maintain a high-quality standard regarding:

o any changes/updates to requirements relating to ramp inspections of aircraft of operators under the regulatory oversight of another State; and

o feedback on quality issues regarding reports, e.g. incorrect entries, mistakes, omissions, etc

To ensure the quality of data and reports uploaded into the ramp inspection tool, including reports uploaded by other officials performing alcohol tests

To manage the access of national operators and the QCAA s staff and other national officials to the ramp inspection tool

To propose appropriate team members for ramp inspection standardisation visits

Manages an inspector s qualification and records (to keep control of staff qualifications)

Allocates adequate time, resources and budget, to participate in various QCAA mandatory and/or voluntary meetings

Monitors, as applicable, the various available information systems relating to prioritised or potentially new operators

Manages the finding follow-up information received through the ramp inspection tool, or by other means if operators have no connection to the ramp inspection tool

Facilitates and promotes quality principles within the team s inputs and outputs with regards to the ramp inspection tool

Professional Higher Education or equivalent experience.

English level C1: Effective operational proficiency or advanced.

First level university degree in aviation, or in a related field, is an advantage.

Must be familiar with EASA and ICAO rulemaking procedures

Must have excellent working knowledge of ICAO Annexes, EASA IR & QCAR related to the specialization domain SAFA.

as SAFA Coordinator or SAFA Senior Inspector is required.

At least 5 years experience in preparing or implementing annual ramp inspection programs, regulations, operating manuals deemed necessary SAFA operations.

Extensive experience as a government SAFA inspector is an advantage