Flight Operations Safety Specialist

Use flight-data monitoring and operational safety information to identify hazards, assess risk and strengthen proactive safety management across the airline group. The specialist interprets operational context rather than treating data as isolated figures, helping teams understand trends and apply effective mitigations. The role also supports investigations, crew engagement, risk assessments and safety communication while maintaining confidentiality and a fair reporting culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret flight-data monitoring exceedances, trends, standard operating procedure application and aircraft-handling context.
• Analyse safety reports and operational data to identify recurring events, emerging threats and possible risk exposure.
• Conduct risk assessments, evaluate existing controls and follow up on mitigation actions until closure.
• Review reports submitted by flight crew, assess operational significance and recommend measures to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct crew debriefings and engagement activities, capturing operational insight and reinforcing a constructive safety culture.
• Contribute to safety publications, Safety Walk & Talk activities and management-of-change assessments.

Requirements

• Have at least 5 years of commercial airline flight operations experience.
• Bring strong understanding of flight procedures, aircraft systems, operating environments and operational decision-making.
• Know the principles of Flight Data Monitoring or FOQA, human factors and threat-and-error management.
• Handle confidential safety information professionally and communicate findings clearly to operational stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Commercial airline pilot experience is required for meaningful operational interpretation.
• Knowledge of ICAO Annex 19, GCAA CAR SMS and CAR AIR OPS is important.
• Training captain, TRI/TRE, flight safety or FDM/FOQA experience is an advantage.

Skills

• Flight-data analysis and trend detection
• Operational risk assessment
• Safety reporting and technical writing
• Crew engagement and debriefing
• Integrity and Just Culture principles

Employment Details

• Employer: Air Arabia
• Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
• Employment type: Full-time position; work schedules may vary by department and operational needs.
• Salary and benefits: confirm the current package during recruitment.
• Applicants must meet the role-specific licensing, medical, legal and eligibility requirements that apply to the position.

Application

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