Engineering Affairs Department
Supervises engineering and technical works and follows up construction, rehabilitation, maintenance and development projects at civil aviation facilities.
About the Authority
Directorates and responsibilities
Specialisations that work together for the aviation sector
The General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport works through specialised technical, regulatory and administrative departments. From regulating air traffic and following up on safety and security, to developing airports, investment and services, these specialisations complement one another to support a more efficient and clearer aviation sector.
Explore the fields of work
Each specialisation has its own role, and all share one goal: regulating civil aviation and developing the services connected to it.
Departments
Protocol Department
Organises the ceremonies, receptions, visits, meetings and official events that the Authority holds or takes part in.
Airport Operations Department
Follows up operations at the airports and coordinates among the bodies working in them to ensure efficient operation and continuity of services.
Air Navigation Services Department
Supervises air navigation services and the surveillance, communications and navigation-aid systems needed to manage air traffic.
Electronic AIP (eAIP)Airline Operations Department
Follows up the operational matters of airlines and coordinates their operations and flights within Syrian airports.
Air Transport and Facilitation Department
Regulates air transport affairs and follows up the facilitation provided to passengers, airlines and the bodies working in the sector.
Aviation Licensing Department
Examines applications for licences related to civil aviation activities, issues and renews those licences, and monitors compliance with their conditions under the approved regulations.
Aviation Security Department
Follows up the application of civil aviation security requirements and the measures that protect airports, aircraft and facilities from acts of unlawful interference.
Aviation Safety Department
Follows up the application of civil aviation safety standards, assesses risks and works to reduce them under the approved regulations and standards.
Compliance and Quality Department
Monitors adherence to the approved regulations and standards, develops quality and continuous-improvement procedures and measures institutional performance.
Investment and Commercial Development Department
Develops investment and commercial opportunities in the civil aviation sector and prepares the initiatives and partnerships that grow revenue and attract investment.
Engineering Affairs Department
Supervises engineering and technical works and follows up construction, rehabilitation, maintenance and development projects at civil aviation facilities.
Protocol Department
Organises the ceremonies, receptions, visits, meetings and official events that the Authority holds or takes part in.
Airport Operations Department
Follows up operations at the airports and coordinates among the bodies working in them to ensure efficient operation and continuity of services.
Air Navigation Services Department
Supervises air navigation services and the surveillance, communications and navigation-aid systems needed to manage air traffic.
Electronic AIP (eAIP)Airline Operations Department
Follows up the operational matters of airlines and coordinates their operations and flights within Syrian airports.
Air Transport and Facilitation Department
Regulates air transport affairs and follows up the facilitation provided to passengers, airlines and the bodies working in the sector.
Aviation Licensing Department
Examines applications for licences related to civil aviation activities, issues and renews those licences, and monitors compliance with their conditions under the approved regulations.
Aviation Security Department
Follows up the application of civil aviation security requirements and the measures that protect airports, aircraft and facilities from acts of unlawful interference.
Aviation Safety Department
Follows up the application of civil aviation safety standards, assesses risks and works to reduce them under the approved regulations and standards.
Compliance and Quality Department
Monitors adherence to the approved regulations and standards, develops quality and continuous-improvement procedures and measures institutional performance.
Investment and Commercial Development Department
Develops investment and commercial opportunities in the civil aviation sector and prepares the initiatives and partnerships that grow revenue and attract investment.
Engineering Affairs Department
Supervises engineering and technical works and follows up construction, rehabilitation, maintenance and development projects at civil aviation facilities.
Protocol Department
Organises the ceremonies, receptions, visits, meetings and official events that the Authority holds or takes part in.
Airport Operations Department
Follows up operations at the airports and coordinates among the bodies working in them to ensure efficient operation and continuity of services.
Air Navigation Services Department
Supervises air navigation services and the surveillance, communications and navigation-aid systems needed to manage air traffic.
Electronic AIP (eAIP)Airline Operations Department
Follows up the operational matters of airlines and coordinates their operations and flights within Syrian airports.
Air Transport and Facilitation Department
Regulates air transport affairs and follows up the facilitation provided to passengers, airlines and the bodies working in the sector.
Aviation Licensing Department
Examines applications for licences related to civil aviation activities, issues and renews those licences, and monitors compliance with their conditions under the approved regulations.
Aviation Security Department
Follows up the application of civil aviation security requirements and the measures that protect airports, aircraft and facilities from acts of unlawful interference.
Aviation Safety Department
Follows up the application of civil aviation safety standards, assesses risks and works to reduce them under the approved regulations and standards.
Compliance and Quality Department
Monitors adherence to the approved regulations and standards, develops quality and continuous-improvement procedures and measures institutional performance.
Investment and Commercial Development Department
Develops investment and commercial opportunities in the civil aviation sector and prepares the initiatives and partnerships that grow revenue and attract investment.
Directorates
Readiness Directorate
Follows up the operational and technical readiness of the facilities, equipment and resources needed to keep the civil aviation sector running.
Support and Supply Directorate
Secures the operational and administrative needs of materials, equipment and services and follows up procurement, storage and distribution.
Vehicles Directorate
Manages the Authority's vehicles and machinery, follows up their technical readiness and maintenance and organises their use according to work requirements.
Digital Transformation and Technology Directorate
Develops the digital infrastructure and information systems, automates procedures and services and promotes the use of modern technology in the Authority's work.
Administrative Development Directorate
Develops administrative procedures and structures and helps raise the efficiency of human resources and improve institutional performance.
Financial Affairs Directorate
Manages financial and accounting operations, prepares budgets, follows up revenue and expenditure and prepares financial reports.
Planning and Statistics Directorate
Prepares development plans and programmes, collects data and statistics and analyses the indicators needed for decision-making and performance measurement.
Internal Oversight Directorate
Monitors the soundness of administrative, financial and operational procedures, verifies compliance with regulations and instructions and identifies and addresses shortcomings.
Legal Affairs Directorate
Provides legal advice, prepares and reviews contracts and agreements and follows up cases and disputes to which the Authority is a party.
Government Communication Directorate
Organises official communication with government bodies, coordinates correspondence and shared matters and strengthens institutional cooperation between the Authority and state institutions.
Readiness Directorate
Follows up the operational and technical readiness of the facilities, equipment and resources needed to keep the civil aviation sector running.
Support and Supply Directorate
Secures the operational and administrative needs of materials, equipment and services and follows up procurement, storage and distribution.
Vehicles Directorate
Manages the Authority's vehicles and machinery, follows up their technical readiness and maintenance and organises their use according to work requirements.
Digital Transformation and Technology Directorate
Develops the digital infrastructure and information systems, automates procedures and services and promotes the use of modern technology in the Authority's work.
Administrative Development Directorate
Develops administrative procedures and structures and helps raise the efficiency of human resources and improve institutional performance.
Financial Affairs Directorate
Manages financial and accounting operations, prepares budgets, follows up revenue and expenditure and prepares financial reports.
Planning and Statistics Directorate
Prepares development plans and programmes, collects data and statistics and analyses the indicators needed for decision-making and performance measurement.
Internal Oversight Directorate
Monitors the soundness of administrative, financial and operational procedures, verifies compliance with regulations and instructions and identifies and addresses shortcomings.
Legal Affairs Directorate
Provides legal advice, prepares and reviews contracts and agreements and follows up cases and disputes to which the Authority is a party.
Government Communication Directorate
Organises official communication with government bodies, coordinates correspondence and shared matters and strengthens institutional cooperation between the Authority and state institutions.
Readiness Directorate
Follows up the operational and technical readiness of the facilities, equipment and resources needed to keep the civil aviation sector running.
Support and Supply Directorate
Secures the operational and administrative needs of materials, equipment and services and follows up procurement, storage and distribution.
Vehicles Directorate
Manages the Authority's vehicles and machinery, follows up their technical readiness and maintenance and organises their use according to work requirements.
Digital Transformation and Technology Directorate
Develops the digital infrastructure and information systems, automates procedures and services and promotes the use of modern technology in the Authority's work.
Administrative Development Directorate
Develops administrative procedures and structures and helps raise the efficiency of human resources and improve institutional performance.
Financial Affairs Directorate
Manages financial and accounting operations, prepares budgets, follows up revenue and expenditure and prepares financial reports.
Planning and Statistics Directorate
Prepares development plans and programmes, collects data and statistics and analyses the indicators needed for decision-making and performance measurement.
Internal Oversight Directorate
Monitors the soundness of administrative, financial and operational procedures, verifies compliance with regulations and instructions and identifies and addresses shortcomings.
Legal Affairs Directorate
Provides legal advice, prepares and reviews contracts and agreements and follows up cases and disputes to which the Authority is a party.
Government Communication Directorate
Organises official communication with government bodies, coordinates correspondence and shared matters and strengthens institutional cooperation between the Authority and state institutions.
Offices
Office of the President of the Authority
Organises the work of the President of the Authority, follows up correspondence, directives and decisions and coordinates with the departments and directorates on carrying out the tasks assigned to them.
International Cooperation Office
Coordinates the Authority's relations with international and regional organisations and counterpart authorities and follows up agreements, memoranda of understanding and joint cooperation programmes.
Office of the President of the Authority
Organises the work of the President of the Authority, follows up correspondence, directives and decisions and coordinates with the departments and directorates on carrying out the tasks assigned to them.
International Cooperation Office
Coordinates the Authority's relations with international and regional organisations and counterpart authorities and follows up agreements, memoranda of understanding and joint cooperation programmes.
Office of the President of the Authority
Organises the work of the President of the Authority, follows up correspondence, directives and decisions and coordinates with the departments and directorates on carrying out the tasks assigned to them.
International Cooperation Office
Coordinates the Authority's relations with international and regional organisations and counterpart authorities and follows up agreements, memoranda of understanding and joint cooperation programmes.
How do I reach the service linked to a specific department?
If you are looking for a permit, a certificate or regulatory information, go to the aviation sector services guide, where you can find the responsible body, the required documents and the channels for submitting a request.