MANAGER TECHNICAL SAFETY

Gulf Air; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Air is seeking a Manager - Technical Safety to oversee safety governance across Engineering Maintenance AMO and CAMO, ensuring SMS regulatory compliance and effective risk management.

The role leads administration of the SMS, risk analytics, audits, and regulatory liaison; requires extensive aviation safety experience, AMOS, MOQA, and EASA/BCAA frameworks. Deputy duties and just culture are key components of the role.

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Direct technical safety oversight across Engineering Maintenance AMO and CAMO functions ensuring regulatory compliance effective safety risk management and the integrity of the Safety Management System SMS

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Executive Safety Governance amp Post Holder Accountability
• Maintain align and continually enhance the Technical Safety framework in accordance with BCAA regulations and EASA standards Administer the corporate SMS framework safety policies hazard identification and change management alignment across maintenance operations in accordance with ANTR Vol III Part 19 and EASA Part 145 AMC1 145 A 30 b Oversee AMO maintenance safety procedures and integration of CAMO quality safety systems into the overall corporate SMS in accordance with ANTR 145 A 65 d and M A 712 e Maintain the operator s SMS Safety Risk Register FDAP technical trend monitoring and information security resilience across maintenance software diagnostic tools and avionics data infrastructure in accordance with ANTR OPS 1 037 and EASA Part-IS Formulate strategies to eliminate technical hazards and lower operational costs while advising Nominated Post Holders NPHs and operational managers on procedure enhancements and technical change management
• Post Holder SMS Deputization EASA AMC1 145 A 30 b 4 amp BCAA
• Formally act as the designated Deputy to the Senior Manager Safety Post Holder SMS during periods of absence as documented in the Maintenance Organization Exposition MOE and Safety Management System Manual SMSM Ensure continuity of Safety Management System responsibilities and maintain compliance with approved regulatory requirements during delegated periods of authority
• Occurrence Management Risk Analytics amp Investigation
• Manage internal and regulatory reporting schemes pursuant to ANTR 145 A 60 ANTR M A 202 and ANTR OPS 1 420 ensuring reportable unsafe conditions and technical defects are submitted within mandated statutory windows Oversee technical event processing risk scoring and hazard tracking within AMOS and the corporate aviation SMS Database Analyze trend data to identify weak areas and coordinate follow‑up actions with Quality Assurance Lead independent safety investigations into technical accidents serious incidents and cyber‑safety occurrences ANTR Part VI Conduct root‑cause analyses RCA and human factors evaluations to establish viable cost‑effective Corrective and Preventive Actions CAPA
• Reporting Governance amp External Representation
• Prepare periodic operational risk summaries including Quarterly Safety Reports QSR and Safety Information Exchange SIE to fulfil ANTR OPS 1 965 mandates Exercise quality control over all technical safety documentation prior to release Direct the Technical Safety Action Group TSAG as Secretary including setting agendas tracking mitigation actions and escalating unmitigated risks to the Safety Review Board SRB and Senior Manager Safety Safeguard company interests during joint investigations with BCAA BAC OEMs and insurance underwriters Coordinate with Flight Safety Cabin Safety Ground Safety and OHS on airside hazards voluntary reports and hazardous waste disposal compliance under Kingdom of Bahrain environmental standards Serve as the primary technical SMS subject matter expert during internal QA audits regulatory audits conducted by the Bahrain CAA and international external evaluations including IATA Operational Safety Audit IOSA and EASA audits Foster a Just Culture protecting personal data and investigation confidentiality Control assigned technical safety budgets establish team KPIs and supervise the Technical Safety Specialist

Working conditions

Environment Normal office environment combined with frequent operational oversight in hangars workshops and ramp areas requires flexibility for irregular working hours and duty travel during incident investigations

Access to confidential amp sensitive data

The Manager Technical Safety has direct access to high‑level restricted corporate and operational safety intelligence including Mandatory and Voluntary Occurrence Reports MORs Air Safety Reports Technical Occurrence Reports Confidential Safety and Human Factors Reports Flight Data Analysis FDA FOQA and Maintenance Operations Quality Assurance MOQA data streams Internal External Safety Investigation Files Root‑Cause Analyses and Just Culture disclosures Proprietary fleet reliability data maintenance operating databases AMOS aviation SMS Database and BCAA EASA regulatory correspondence Personnel performance disclosures related to safety incidents and EASA Part‑IS confidential cyber‑threat intelligence

Independent action and decision making

The post requires having an extensive knowledge to develop and implement a technical safety program The management is entirely reliant on the advice given by the jobholder on all aspects of Technical safety The Manager -Technical Safety is required to work independently and has been fully delegated the functions outlined under the main duties subject to approved safety policies amp procedures

Accountability for actions results

A wide range of decisions can be taken by the jobholder within agreed guidelines Accident prevention measures must be practical efficient and cost effective Ineffective measures would result in loss of company assets amp life Most recommendations are implemented without reference to Senior Manager Safety Services The jobholder must ensure that the safety measures are in conformity with the regulations in order to avoid legal actions Wrong decision in respect of Technical Safety may result in substantial financial loss Improper wrong safety precautions laid down by the Manager Technical Safety could jeopardize relations between management and the staff

Qualifications

• University degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Physical Sciences, or an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License with Type Ratings on at least one fleet type operated by the airline.
• Formal Airline Safety Officer Certification or equivalent ICAO/IATA Safety Management System (SMS) qualification.
• Specialized training in Accident/Incident Investigation, Maintenance Human Factors/CRM, Flight Data Acquisition and Analysis, and EASA Part-IS framework implementation.
• BCAA/EASA acceptance as Deputy Post Holder SMS (per AMC1 145.A.30(b))
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in an Airline Safety Department, including technical, maintenance, quality, technical safety investigations, and/or MRO functions.
• Direct working knowledge of AMOS, aviation SMS databases, Flight Data Analysis, Maintenance Operations Quality Assurance (MOQA), and BCAA/EASA MOR reporting protocols.