Skip to content
Sign in
← Back to vacancies

Operations Systems Specialist - Departure Control Systems

Etihad Airways

For international applicants

Visa

Work visa: country norm

In UAE, the employer usually arranges the work visa and residence permit. This is a country norm, not an offer stated in the posting, and applies only to these Gulf locations. Check the posting for nationality or residence requirements.

Your work rights

About the employer

Etihad AirwaysIdentity not reviewed by Expat JobsCompany page

🇦🇪 Working in UAE

Possible country route: Employer-sponsored work residence / Golden Visa. Standard employment residence is applied for by the employer. Golden Visa is a separate long-term route with category-specific eligibility; it is not included in every relocation offer.

Depends on the emirate, entry permit, work permit, medical checks and residence issuance. Confirm a dated plan with the employer and issuing authority.

What to check before applying
  1. Confirm the employment route. Ask which authority handles the work permit and residence.
  2. Verify costs and offer. For standard overseas hiring, official guidance assigns recruitment and residence processing costs to the employer.
  3. Complete arrival formalities. Follow the medical and Emirates ID instructions for your route.
Official immigration guidance ↗

Reviewed 2026-10-14. Country routes are context, not a confirmation that this vacancy or your passport qualifies.

Description (EN)

Synopsis

We are seeking an experienced Operations Systems Specialist to lead the optimisation and delivery of airport operational systems, with a primary focus on the Departure Control System (DCS). Acting as the bridge between Airport Operations, IT, vendors, and business stakeholders, you will drive system enhancements, lead strategic projects, support airport deployments, and translate operational needs into technology solutions that improve efficiency, compliance, and the passenger experience.

Key Accountabilities

  • Act as the SME for the Departure Control System (DCS), providing functional expertise and support to stakeholders across the airport operation.
  • Own and maintain DCS configurations, ensuring alignment with operational, commercial, and regulatory requirements.
  • Act as the key liaison between Airport Operations, IT, vendors, and business stakeholders, translating requirements into system solutions.
  • Lead cross-functional projects and system enhancements, ensuring successful delivery and adoption within the operational environment.
  • Support the deployment of DCS solutions at new airports, ensuring operational readiness and successful implementation.
  • Manage testing, validation, documentation, and change activities associated with system enhancements and releases.
  • Drive continuous improvement through optimisation of airport processes, system capabilities, operational performance, and customer experience.

Education & Experience

  • Minimum 5 years’ operational experience in airline and/or ground handling operations.
  • On-the-job DCS training.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage system configurations and deployments.
  • Minimum high school diploma.
  • Subject matter expertise in departure control and/or reservations systems.
  • Working understanding of system integration with airline operational workflows.

 

Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.

To learn more visit www.etihad.com

Recruitment Fraud Alert
Beware of fraudulent job offers from individuals or organizations claiming to represent the Etihad group. We will never ask for personal information, bank details, or payment during the recruitment process. Interviews are conducted face-to-face or via video/telephone before any formal offer. If you are asked for money, please treat it as fraudulent.

📍 Abu Dhabi, UAEOpen in maps ↗

Never pay a recruiter for a job offer or a visa promise. Check the original posting and employer identity before sharing documents. Pay any legitimate government visa fees only through official channels.

Published 7 days ago

Apply

Apply on the company's site · jobs.smartrecruiters.com

Similar vacancies