Air Navigation Services Inspection & Certification Expert (ICAO Roster)

About the role

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) seeks an experienced Air Navigation Services Inspection and Certification Expert to support technical assistance for Angola's civil aviation authority (ANAC) and the National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (INIPAT). The role focuses on strengthening aviation safety oversight, ensuring compliance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), and coordinating project activities.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the focal point for the ICAO project team, coordinating field activities and consolidating progress reports.
• Monitor compliance with national and international aviation legislation, especially ATS/SAR and PANS‑OPS regulations.
• Conduct inspections of air traffic control (ATC) and search‑and‑rescue (SAR) units, reviewing procedures, equipment, and personnel licensing.
• Prepare status updates, risk assessments, and escalations for the CDI Director and ICAO Project Manager.
• Investigate incidents, recommend corrective actions, and follow up to ensure resolution.
• Validate operational documentation and approve procedural changes for ATS, SAR, and PANS‑OPS units.

Required profile

• Proven experience in aviation safety oversight, ATC or SAR operations, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with ICAO SARPs, ATS/SAR standards, and PANS‑OPS guidelines.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage technical assistance projects.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with experience in risk and issue management.

Required skills

• Air Traffic Control (ATC) operations
• Search and Rescue (SAR) procedures
• Implementation of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs)
• Aviation safety inspection and audit techniques