International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
ICAO is the United Nations agency that helps countries cooperate on international civil aviation. It develops global standards and supports their implementation across the aviation system.
Last reviewed: 19 July 2026
Why it matters
ICAO staff help governments make international aviation safer and more sustainable. Roles combine technical aviation knowledge with legal, policy and programme expertise.
Career tracks
- Aviation safety and air navigation
- Aviation security and facilitation
- Air transport policy
- Aviation law and standards
- Capacity development
Common job levels
- Professional staff: P-1 to P-5
- Directors: D-1 and D-2
- General Service staff
- Consultants and experts
Entry programmes
Open ICAO jobs
Search all rolesUpdated through 21 July 2026 · 40 of 100
- E-commerce Customer Service and Platform Operations Consultant
Montreal, QC, CACloses 25 JulThe consultant provides ongoing operational support to the E-Commerce and Publications Sales team, focusing on e-commerce operations, order-flow support, customer service coordination, and related reporting and process improvement activities.
- Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Air Navigation Services Expert
Riyadh, SACloses 6 AugThis role conducts studies and analyses for integrating AAM systems into air-traffic management networks, develops technical frameworks for AAM corridors and routes, and supports GACA’s strategic objectives and alignment with international aviation standards.
- Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Airworthiness Expert
Riyadh, SACloses 6 AugThis role ensures the safe and effective integration of Advanced Air Mobility into the national aviation system of Saudi Arabia by supporting GACA's strategic objectives and alignment with international aviation standards through airworthiness certification.
- Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Flight Operations Expert
Riyadh, SACloses 6 AugThe role aims to ensure safe and efficient integration of autonomous or semi-autonomous AAM operations into the national aviation ecosystem, supporting GACA’s strategic objectives and alignment with international aviation standards.
- Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Vertiports Expert
Riyadh, SACloses 6 AugThis role ensures the safe integration of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) into the national aviation system, supporting GACA’s strategic objectives and alignment with international aviation standards.
- Regional Officer, Aerodromes and Ground Aids, MID
Cairo, EGCloses 24 JulThe Regional Officer, Aerodromes and Ground Aids provides expert support and advisory services in the field of aerodromes and ground aids to States and Administrations in the Middle East Region. The role serves as secretary and/or technical adviser to the Middle East Region Regional Aviation Safety Group and Middle East Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Regional Group contributory bodies on aerodromes and ground aids subjects. The incumbent monitors developments in the field of aerodromes and assists States in implementing Annex 14 provisions and the Regional Air Navigation Plan.
- Air Law Expert for Bilateral Agreements on Air Transport
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
The role provides expert legal advice on aviation legislation and bilateral air transport agreements, supports the development and implementation of technical assistance projects in civil aviation, and contributes to the creation of country-specific and regional aviation programs.
- Air Traffic Controller - Aerodrome Tower
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
The role ensures safe and efficient air traffic control at aerodrome towers, develops local controller capacity through on-the-job training and assessment, and maintains compliance with ICAO standards and procedures.
- Air Traffic Controller - Approach Radar (Roster)
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
The role is to provide approach radar control services at a mid-size airport. The expert will train national air traffic controllers to take over approach radar duties. The role ensures ATC procedures conform to ICAO standards.
- Air Transport Economic Analysis Expert
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
The role supports the Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau by providing expert analysis on air transport economics for technical assistance and cooperation projects.
- Air Transport Regulatory Policy Expert
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
The role supports the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and closure of Technical Assistance and Technical Cooperation projects in civil aviation, assisting state civil aviation authorities in formulating and adopting air transport regulatory policies.
- Aircraft Incident/Accident Expert (Flight Operations)
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
The role supports the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and closure of Technical Assistance and Technical Cooperation projects in civil aviation, focusing on accident/incident investigation from a flight operations perspective.
- Airline Fleet Planning Expert
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
Provide expert advice on airline fleet planning and management for ICAO technical assistance projects. Develop recommendations to optimize airline operations, route structure, and aircraft selection. Support the development of commercially viable airline strategies in line with international practices.
- Airline Operations Expert
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
The role supports the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and closure of Technical Assistance and Technical Cooperation projects in civil aviation. The expert reviews airline management and operations policies for domestic and international operations. The expert develops recommendations on fares, route structure, aircraft selection, and corporate structure to align with internationally recognized commercial practices.
- Aviation Medicine Expert
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
This role provides assistance to Civil Aviation Authorities in establishing aeromedical examination procedures and regulatory manuals, advises on aviation medicine processes, and supports the development of guidance materials for medical examiners.
- Cabin Safety Expert
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
The role supports the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and closure of Technical Assistance and Technical Cooperation projects in civil aviation, including training needs analysis and design of training programmes for cabin crew and flight deck.
- Civil Aviation Administration Structure Expert
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
Conducts feasibility studies on restructuring civil aviation to improve safety, efficiency, and economic contribution, providing recommendations to governments for developing autonomous or semi-autonomous civil aviation structures.
- CNS/ATM Implementation Planning/Training Expert
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
Advise on the preparation of a comprehensive coordinated action plan for ensuring that national CNS/ATM systems are brought fully in line with ICAO requirements, assist in the identification and assessment of national and international requirements of airspace users, and assist in the development of operating procedures and practices consistent with the operation and servicing of the selected technical system.
- CNS Systems Engineering Expert
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
This role supports the development, implementation, and closure of Technical Assistance and Technical Cooperation projects in civil aviation. The expert formulates national objectives, plans, and policies for CNS and ATM equipment and facilities. The role ensures compliance with ICAO CNS/ATM provisions and manages the ICAO Roster of Experts for field projects.
- Computer IT Engineer Expert
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
The consultant will prepare system analysis and design studies for automation needs in civil aviation. The role involves designing computer-controlled network systems for airport terminal operations and air traffic control. The consultant will develop integrated software systems including financial, personnel, and management information subsystems.
- Dangerous Goods Expert
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
The role supports the Field Operations Section in developing and implementing technical assistance and cooperation projects, ensuring national dangerous goods regulatory frameworks comply with international standards, and providing training and recommendations to enhance civil aviation safety oversight.
- ICAO Roster-Air Traffic Controller - Area/Route Radar
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
This role is responsible for performing area/route radar controller duties at an airport, obtaining an aerodrome control rating for the selected airport, and aiming to hand over area/route radar control duties to trained nationals while retaining a supervisory role.
- ICAO Roster-Airport Financial Operations Expert
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
Develop tactical and strategic management for Airport Finance Departments within Technical Assistance and Technical Cooperation projects, advise Finance Directors on managing airport financial and accounting transactions, and establish modern finance, accounting and billing policies aligned with International Accounting Standards and government authorities.
- Personnel Licensing Expert
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
The role supports the development and implementation of Technical Assistance and Technical Cooperation projects in civil aviation, focusing on reviewing and improving personnel licensing systems to align with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs).
- Rescue and Fire Fighting Expert
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
The role acts as an airport rescue and firefighting shift leader within ICAO's Capacity Development and Implementation projects. It ensures readiness of firefighting vehicles, personnel, and procedures for emergency response at airports. The expert provides on-the-job training to local counterparts to build sustainable firefighting capacity.
- Wildlife Management Expert
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
The role provides expert wildlife management advice for ICAO technical assistance projects. It assesses bird strike risks and develops risk management plans for airport locations. The expert supports the development of effective control programmes to reduce aircraft collision hazards.
- Accident Investigation Expert
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
Provide expert consultancy to States on aircraft accident investigation (AIG) capability, including reviewing investigation capability and corrective action plans, drafting national AIG legislation and regulations, and supporting the establishment of independent investigation organizations.
- Aerodrome Engineer
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
The role collects and assesses information on airport infrastructure and services to identify deficiencies and development requirements, develops airport master plans and reports to improve compliance with ICAO SARPs and regional air navigation plans, and examines airport administration and evaluates feasibility of setting up an autonomous airport authority.
- Aeronautical Meteorology Expert
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
The role supports the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and closure of Technical Assistance and Technical Cooperation projects in civil aviation, assessing and improving aeronautical meteorological services to ensure compliance with ICAO SARPs and Annex 3, and contributing to airport infrastructure and services enhancement through meteorological observation, forecasting, and reporting.
- Air Navigation Services Inspection/Certification Expert
Luanda, AOCloses 1 Jan 2028This role provides technical assistance to ANAC and INIPAT to enhance the aviation safety oversight system in Angola, ensuring safe aircraft operations by enhancing the implementation of ICAO SARPs through USOAP CMA corrective action plans.
- Air Navigation Services Safety Expert / Project Coordinator
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
This role coordinates and manages technical assistance projects in Air Navigation Services (ANS) safety oversight. The expert provides consultancy to national counterparts to improve safety oversight capability and regulatory frameworks. The position supports the development and implementation of corrective action plans and guidance materials for ANS.
- Air Transport Economic Analysis Expert (NGAP)
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
The expert assists States in developing a comprehensive strategy and action plan to address current and future aviation workforce needs, focusing on attracting, training, developing, and retaining the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP), and contributes to establishing a sustainable and resilient aviation workforce supported by a robust monitoring and evaluation framework.
- Aircraft Accident Victim and Family Expert (Roster-iPACK)
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
This role leads the iPack team to help States implement ICAO standards for assistance to aircraft accident victims and their families. The expert will develop national family assistance plans, evaluate facilities, and create training programs. The role also involves establishing a web-based family assistance management system and reporting on deployment outcomes.
- Aircraft Airworthiness/Certification Engineer
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
The role ensures aircraft airworthiness and certification compliance within ICAO's technical assistance projects, providing expert guidance on structure repair, modification, and certification standards, and supporting the development and implementation of aviation safety initiatives in member states.
- Aircraft Maintenance Training Expert
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
The role supports the Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau by providing expertise in aircraft maintenance training, assessing and upgrading training programmes, facilities, and installations, and contributing to the development of technical assistance and cooperation projects in civil aviation.
- Airline Management and Organization Expert
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
The role provides expert advice on airline management and operations for ICAO's technical assistance and cooperation projects, reviewing current airline policies and developing recommendations to align operations with internationally recognized commercial practices.
- Airport Architect
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
The role provides expert architectural advice for airport terminal modifications and new airport designs, ensuring that passenger terminal buildings meet operational requirements and are cost-effective, while supporting the development of national plans for airport infrastructure improvements.
- Airport Civil Engineering Expert
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
This role supports the Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau in delivering technical assistance and cooperation projects in civil aviation, ensuring airport civil engineering works meet operational, quality, and contractual standards.
- Airport Electrical Engineering Expert
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
The role provides senior-level electrical engineering expertise for technical assistance and cooperation projects managed by ICAO's Field Operations Section, ensuring the safe, efficient, and standards-compliant maintenance, operation, and design of airport electrical facilities.
- Airport Emergency Planning Expert
MultipleCloses 1 Jan 2028
This role supports the Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau in delivering technical assistance and cooperation projects. The expert will enhance airport emergency planning and rescue and firefighting capabilities at international airports. The position involves training staff, conducting exercises, and improving emergency plans to ensure aviation safety.
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