The Authority wishes to recruit a Director of Operations who will be responsible for planning, developing and managing the ATM en-route, terminal and communications operations in a safe, efficient and effective manner.
The Authority wishes to recruit a Head of Safety Management who will be responsible for the development, maintenance and promotion of the IAA Safety Management System (SMS)
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