Chief Inspector, Dangerous Goods, GCAA –Chairman, ICAO DGP WG Annex 18
Ahmed Wagih is the Chief Inspector – Dangerous Goods within the Dangerous Goods Office, Aviation Security Affairs Sector of the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
Ahmed brings over 35 years of extensive experience in the civil aviation sector, including 16 years in air cargo operations with Singapore Airlines (1993–1997) and Emirates Airline (1997–2008). During this period, he developed deep expertise in special cargo handling, the safe transport of dangerous goods by air, load control, accident and incident investigation and prevention, and operational compliance.
Since joining GCAA in May 2008, Ahmed has held several key positions, including:
In his current capacity, Ahmed plays a leading role in regulatory oversight, compliance enforcement, training, and policy development related to dangerous goods.
Ahmed is:
At the international level, Ahmed actively contributes to global aviation safety through ICAO, serving as:
Ahmed holds:
GCAA - Senior Specialist Aeromedical
Aviation Law Specialist and Air Transport Expert
Aviation Professional
GCAA - Acting Manager Air Carrier
Director of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Program for SCSI
Former GCAA - Chief Air Accident Investigator
Former GCAA – Chief Safety Risk Specialist
Former GCAA - Senior Aviation Security & Dangerous Goods Inspector
Former GCAA - Assistant Director General, Strategy & International Affairs
Aviation Professional
Professor at Abu Dhabi University
Professor at Abu Dhabi University
Former GCAA - Sr. Inspector Foreign Operators
GCAA - Specialist - Aircrew Licensing
Former GCAA - Manager Policy and Regulation
GCAA - Acting Assistant Director General – Strategy & International Affairs
Professor of Aviation Law
GCAA - Senior Manager - MRO
Former GCCA - Manager Aerodromes
Aviation Professional
Former GCAA - Senior Manager CAMO
GCAA - Specialist Engineering Licensing
Former GCAA - Senior Air Accident Investigator
CPA, Tax Agent, Accounting Expert
Former GCAA - Inspector Airworthiness
PMP/MBA/SAFe Agilist/Trainer
Aviation Professional
GCAA - Analyst - Accident Prevention and Safety Recommendations
GCAA - Specialist Aircrew Licensing
Professional Instructor (EdD TESOL,University of Exeter, UK)
GCAA - Specialist Air Carrier
GCAA - Specialist Software Engineering
Aviation Professional
GCAA - Specialist Cabin Safety
GCAA - Senior Specialist - Strategic Safety and Performance
GCAA - Specialist Air Carrier Oversight
Former GCAA - Flight Operations Inspector
GCAA - Specialist Air Carrier
GCAA - Specialist Oversight & Inspection
Former GCAA - Senior Inspector Airworthiness
Dean of Aviation Studies, Hindustan Aviation Academy, INDIA
Safety Management and Human Factors specialist
Doctor of Civil Law (DCL) Candidate at McGill University
Former GCAA - Senior Manager, Aviation Safety Engineering
GCAA - Specialist Aviation Security Regulations
GCAA - Specialist Flight Recorders, Laboratory & Investigation Technology
Manager – Emergency Response, flydubai
Aviation Expert
GCAA - Airworthiness inspector
head Of Audit And Inspection Department Fujairah Medical District - MOHAP
Senior Air Navigation Inspector at UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)
Clinical and Aviation Psychologist
Senior Consultant Cardiologist
Director, Aeromedical Department-HealthBay/Dubai
Senior Aeromedical Specialist
Aviation Professional
Instructor
Aviation Training Consultant - ICAO Qualified Instructor TIC, TMC, MATI, VCI courses - Assessor of the ICAO GAT office
Senior Manager – Aviation Safety Engineering at UAE General Civil Aviation Authority
Acting Senior Manager - Aviation Safety Engineering GCAA
Associate Instructor/Examiner for ZRST Sdn Bhd conducting aircraft type courses
Senior Specialist - Air Transport Operations
Former -GCAA - Senior Specialist - Regulatory Legal Services
Senior Specialist - Air Carrier
Senior Inspector-Air Carrier at UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA),
Specialist - Dangerous Goods
Lecturer
Senior Manager Technical Safety & Compliance for Etihad Airways
BSc Aeronautical Eng (Defense), B 1.1
Director
Head – Regulation, Policy and Certification
He is ultimately responsible for the design and maintenance of the organisations’ sustainability management plans, system and policys
MBA MCMI MIFSM GIFireE Specialist – Aerodrome Emergency & Firefighting, Aviation S
Specialist – Aerodrome Operation Inspector (Heliport Principal Inspector),
Deputy Accountable Manager / Senior Quality & Safety Manager (SKYDIVE DUBAI LLC)
Senior Specialist – MRO UAE General Civil Aviation Authority
Specialist - Dangerous Goods
GCAA - Specialist Air Carrier
Senior Specialist - Quality, Standards & Publications - UAE General Civil Aviation Authority
Expert - Dangerous Goods
Senior Specialist Dangerous Goods
Specialist - Air Transport Operations at UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)
Senior Inspector in Aviation Engineering Safety - GCAA
GCAA - Subject Matter Experts
Specialist - Aerodrome Emergency & Firefighting, Air Navigation & Aerodromes
Senior Specialist - Airspace Management- Air Traffic Management
Senior Specialist - Airspace Management
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