Aviation Safety Specialist

About the role

Hamad International Airport is looking for a highly skilled and organized Aviation Safety Specialist to join its team in Doha. The role supports the line manager in maintaining and reviewing operational programs related to aviation safety and investigation, in line with SMS requirements and aviation safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the line manager in maintaining and reviewing operational programs related to aviation safety and investigation, aligned with SMS requirements and safety standards.
• Liaise with Aerodrome Departments and airport stakeholders to address safety requirements and coordinate efforts across teams.
• Review and verify that safety procedures comply with QCAR regulations.
• Contribute to developing and managing the Hazard Log and Risk Register, and define and document Threat/Hazard Identification and Risk Management processes in line with the MATAR Safety Management System manual.
• Prepare risk assessments and safety cases, and assist in aeronautical studies to handle non-compliance situations.
• Support aerodrome oversight inspections by the QCAA Aerodrome Standards Directorate and assist with aerodrome certificate processes.

Required profile

• Diploma qualification with at least 5 years of job-related experience, or a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with at least 4 years of job-related experience.
• Safety Management Systems (SMS) training completed through ICAO or ACI.
• ICAO Annex 14 training completion course.
• Apron Management training completion course from ICAO or ACI.
• Project management training from a recognized institution.

Required skills

• Technical writing: experience preparing documents, manuals and standard operating procedures.
• Strong command of English, written and spoken.
• Policy translation: converting complex aviation safety policies into clear procedures and actionable feedback.