Air Transport Agreements Manager

Organization: Dubai Civil Aviation Authority Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - Air Transport Agreements Manager (26003641)Job Description Air Transport Agreements Manager - (26003641) Job Description Role PurposeTo serve as the senior technical practitioner within the Air Transport Agreements Section by independently conducting detailed reviews of bilateral and multilateral Air Service Agreement provisions, preparing analytical assessments of draft agreements, assessing seasonal schedule submissions for compliance with bilateral entitlements, analyzing traffic rights utilization, and participating as a technical member in air service negotiations providing the Section Head with well-prepared, evidence-based analytical outputs that support Dubai's agreement management, national carrier protection, and regulatory compliance functions.Key Responsibilities/Duties 1. Air Service Agreement Technical Review & AnalysisConduct detailed technical reviews of assigned bilateral and multilateral ASA provisions, MOU clauses, and related regulatory documentation assessing compliance with national aviation policies, identifying operational implications, and documenting findings with precision. Prepare structured technical assessment reports for the Section Head's review, including clearly articulated observations on provisions warranting attention or amendment consideration.2. Draft Agreement Analysis for Pre-Signature ReviewStudy draft bilateral air service agreements received from federal and local competent authorities conducting comprehensive clause-by-clause technical analysis, assessing regulatory implications, identifying provisions that may affect Dubai's aviation interests or national carrier operations, and preparing a detailed analytical assessment for the Section Head's review. Support the Head in formulating DCAA's formal technical opinion prior to signature..3. Negotiation Participation & Technical InputParticipate as a technical member in air service consultation meetings and bilateral negotiation sessions providing specific technical inputs on agreement provisions, traffic rights data, and capacity analysis under the direction of the Section Head and within the framework established by the Director. Prepare country-specific technical briefs, comparative agreement analyses, and position-supporting data for assigned negotiation engagements.4. Seasonal Schedule Compliance AssessmentAssess airline schedule submissions including seasonal summer/winter schedules and ad-hoc charter and additional flight requests against applicable bilateral agreement entitlements, capacity allocations, and approved operational conditions. Prepare structured compliance assessment recommendations for the Section Head's approval decision, documenting the basis of the assessment and flagging any schedule elements that exceed or conflict with agreed provisions.5. Traffic Rights & Capacity Entitlement AnalysisConduct detailed analysis of traffic rights allocations and capacity entitlements granted to national and foreign airlines under applicable Air Service Agreements assessing reciprocity, operational flexibility, utilization rates, and compliance with agreed terms. Identify entitlement gaps, underutilization patterns, and capacity conflicts, and prepare analytical findings for the Section Head's monitoring and carrier engagement activities.6. National Carrier Technical LiaisonLiaise directly with national carriers on specific traffic rights matters and follow up on required determinations gathering information on operational difficulties and bilateral arrangement challenges they face and preparing structured assessments for the Section Head to coordinate solutions with relevant parties. Maintain accurate records of all carrier communications and matters raised.7. Agreement Register & Implementation TrackingMaintain the section's official register of bilateral Air Service Agreements, MOUs, treaties, and protocols keeping all entries current, tracking execution status, and flagging agreements approaching review dates, requiring follow-up action, or showing implementation gaps. Submit status reports to the Section Head on a regular schedule and upon any material development.8. Technical Reporting & Negotiation DocumentationPrepare technical reports on the implementation and impact of Air Service Agreements relevant to DCAA's mandate, comparative analyses of bilateral terms, position briefs for negotiations, and compliance monitoring summaries for the Section Head's review and use in Director briefings and negotiation preparation. Ensure all outputs are evidence-based, precisely documented, and formatted to the Head's specifications.9. Compliance Monitoring & Deviation IdentificationMonitor airline operations, capacity utilization, and commercial arrangements for compliance with applicable ASA provisions identifying deviations, un

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Role Responsibilities: conduct technical reviews of Air Service Agreement provisions; draft analytical assessments for pre-signature reviews; participate in negotiations providing technical inputs; assess seasonal schedule compliance; analyze traffic rights and capacity entitlements; liaise with national carriers; maintain the agreement register and tracking; produce technical reporting and negotiation documentation; monitor compliance and identify deviations.