Technical Officer, Communications, Navigation and Surveillance

ICAO•Montreal, QC

1d•$86,027

About The Position

The Air Navigation Bureau (ANB) is responsible for providing technical guidance to the Air Navigation Commission (ANC), the Council, and the Assembly. ANB provides technical expertise in aviation-related disciplines to States, industry and all elements of the Organization. The Bureau is also responsible for maintaining and implementing the Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP) and Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP), including its aviation system block upgrades as well as producing yearly safety and air navigation status reports. The Bureau develops technical studies and proposals for Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), and Procedures for Air Navigation Services (PANS) for further processing by the governing bodies of ICAO. The Bureau also develops related procedures and guidance material. The Bureau also manages the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) and Continuous Monitoring Approach that monitors all Member States on a continuous basis. The Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) Section is the primary focal point within the Bureau for standardization and implementation support of aeronautical communications, navigation and surveillance systems as well as aeronautical radiofrequency spectrum management. The Section advises States, Council and the Air Navigation Commission on CNS and radiofrequency spectrum matters and has the overall responsibility for Annex 10 – Aeronautical Telecommunications and other CNS related Guidance Documents. It maintains a primary coordination role with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and CNS related industry. In addition, the CNSS Section conducts studies and manages work programmes aimed to evolve the required CNS systems roadmap and frequency spectrum access strategy and its rollout plans, in the short, medium and long term, in a performance based and service-oriented manner. The incumbent reports to the Chief, CNS Section. The responsibilities of the post, as detailed below, focus on aeronautical communications, navigation and surveillance (CNS) systems and radiofrequency spectrum management.

Requirements

An advanced-level university degree (Master’s degree or academic equivalent) in electronics engineering (telecommunications), or related field, is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience in electronics engineering (telecommunications), or related field, may be acceptable in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the technical, operational and procedural aspects of aeronautical communications, navigation and surveillance (CNS) including radiofrequency spectrum management, in an international environment.
Experience with project planning/management methods.
Fluent reading, writing, and speaking abilities in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience of working collaboratively in the ICAO standards making framework and/or relevant expert/regional ICAO bodies.
Experience in working with bodies such as ITU and Regional Spectrum Management Organizations in achieving international consensus related to radio frequency spectrum management.
Experience in the implementation of aeronautical radio communication systems, navigational aids, primary/secondary radars and/or other surveillance systems.
Work experience in a Civil Aviation Authority.
A working knowledge of any other language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish).

Responsibilities

Analyze problems raised by States and International Organizations in the field of communications, navigation and surveillance (CNS) systems and radiofrequency spectrum management and recommend appropriate solutions.
Propose amendments to Annexes to reflect operational needs and new trends and technological developments.
Propose amendments to other documents, such as manuals to facilitate the implementation of Annex requirements.
Maintain awareness of significant trends and technological developments in the field of CNS systems and spectrum management.
Prepare technical studies and working papers for the ANC, international meetings, etc. relating to operational procedures and technical aspects of CNS systems and to spectrum management.
Analyze and draft proposals related to the amendment and/or implementation of relevant technical Annexes to the Convention and other ICAO documents, particularly in the areas of CNS and spectrum management.
Preparation of reports on analyses of technical/operational aspects of civil aviation, and preparation of working papers, reports, briefs, correspondence, etc. Review and development of related global guidance.
Support ICAO panels and study groups as may be necessary to ensure relevant coordination in the building of global provisions and guidance.
Analyze problems raised by States and international organizations and recommend solutions to such problems.
Develop comprehensive working papers, State letters and other documentation required to present Annex amendment proposals and ICAO technical and policy material related to spectrum management to the ANC and ICAO Council to facilitate technical discussions.
Participate in the discussion of such papers and provide support information as needed.
Conduct the necessary follow up actions resulting from the discussion of the papers during panel and working group meetings.
Provide comprehensive analysis of issues raised by States and international organizations in the field of CNS systems and spectrum management.
Provide solutions to technical issues in support of the ANC and Council.
Develop meeting documentation to facilitate effective technical discussions including working papers, presentations and reports.
Provide guidance on ICAO procedures and methodologies for standards making.
Review draft proposals from the study groups and/or panel working groups for quality and consistency with ICAO policies.
Communicate effectively and coordinate with panel members, other ICAO Sections and technical bodies.
Report panel activities to the ANC.
Review proposals to be presented to the ANC from the Secretariat, panels and/or study groups.
Draft replies providing specialized advice and assistance to States, air navigation services providers, international organizations, public and or stakeholders on CNS systems and spectrum management.
Draft and review ICAO publications, such as technical manuals and circulars related to CNS and spectrum management.
Draft working/information papers for Assembly, Council and other governing bodies, as required.
Undertake missions to States, and advocate ICAO’s position at meetings of other Organizations.
Act as subject matter expert on CNS systems and spectrum management matters, providing recommendations for mitigating potential risks to aviation safety issues related to such matters.
Either individually or by managing a group, draft working/information papers for Assembly, Council and other governing bodies as required.
Communicate developments of units/section/branch by preparing and/or delivering presentations, as required.
Deliver technical training, internal or external, as required.
Represent ICAO at seminars, workshops, meetings, as required.
Develop technical briefings and prepare and update presentation to the Assembly, Council, ANC and to various panels.
Make aviation spectrum experts in ICAO member States fully aware of the ICAO strategy and policy on spectrum matters.
Support of aviation experts from member States in their participation to the respective national and regional fora responsible for spectrum matters by providing technical and policy advice.
Develop, present and defend ICAO positions in ITU and regional telecommunication fora responsible for technical and regulatory provisions that may have an impact on aviation use of spectrum, such as the ITU Radio Regulations, ITU-R Recommendations and relevant regional radio regulatory provisions.
Organize ICAO spectrum management seminars/workshops at the regional level.
Develop guidance and promotional material in support of the ICAO strategy and policy on spectrum matters.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.