ICAO Roster-Airline Operations Expert

Under the direction of Director of the Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau (CDI), the Field Operations Section (FOS) is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and closure of Technical Assistance (TA) and Technical Cooperation (TC) projects. It drafts agreements and aids in creating country-specific and regional projects and programs by identifying priority areas, developing objectives, activities, and deliverables, setting timelines, and specifying budgetary requirements. 

Additionally, under the direction of the CDI Director, the Field Personnel Section (FPS/FRU) recruits international experts to implement Capacity Development and Implementation projects across various Civil Aviation fields and manages the ICAO Roster of Experts.

Review the airline's current management and operations policies and practices for both domestic and international operations.                                 

Develop recommendations for consideration by the airline on fares and rates, route structure, aircraft selection, investment strategies and programmes, corporate structure, co-operative and joint venture arrangements and other key factors influencing the development of the airline along internationally recognized commercial practices.

Detail the findings and recommendations as part of the final report.

• Detailed knowledge of the broad field of international airline management and operations. 
• Experience in airline flight scheduling, and in planning, composition and effective use of airline fleet. 
• Good knowledge of characteristics and performance capabilities of various aircraft types used by airlines and their requirements for personnel and base facilities and services.
• Familiarity with aircraft leasing contracts.

• A good command of oral and written English.

• A working knowledge of French or another official language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish).

It should be noted that this is a prospective position intended for experts interested in consultancy contracts. (short and long term) 

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

ICAO CDI consultants are expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting their status as international civil servants. 

ICAO CDI offers an attractive benefit package to its consultants in accordance with the policies of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC).