Navigation Engineer

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Date: 18 Jul 2025

Location: Abu Dhabi, AE

Company: Etihad Airways

 

Synopsis

To undertake navigation-related technical and commercial studies, deliver fuel savings, and provide navigation-related information to the Flight Crew. This may include escape procedures, performance-based navigation profiles, and assessing aerodromes for suitability.

Accountabilities

  • Conduct fuel and payload studies for future destinations
  • Responsible for analysing and publishing safety critical information such as terrain avoidance instructions for the flight crew.
  • Performs technical assessments for destinations and alternates. 
  • Ensures that all charting requirements are met to support the network.
  • Participates in Simulator sessions for validating specialised navigation procedures.
  • Provides fuel value assessments for finance to determine annual fuel budgets.

Education & Experience

  • High School Certificate is required.
  • Degree in Engineering would be an advantage.
  • In-depth knowledge of Aeronautical Information Services, Air Traffic Management, State Regulatory bodies (JAA/FAA), IATA organisation, resources &
  • processes, & ICAO Annexes & support Manuals.
  • Sound knowledge of airspace and air routes, flight planning systems as well as on-board Navigation computer capabilities, and airport design criteria.
  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a  Navigation environment, 
  • Previous Flight Planning experience would be an advantag.

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad’s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!

To learn more, visit etihad.com

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