Safety Risk Officer (m/w/d/o)

German Airways GmbH; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Mobile work daily by agreement

Job summary

German Airways GmbH seeks a Safety Risk Officer (m/f/d) for its Cologne location. You will be the central contact for risk management, report to the Safety Manager, and collaborate with flight-related departments.

You’ll drive AOC-wide risk management, analyze events, and prepare reports to identify trends while supporting compliance and training initiatives. The role requires an aviation-focused degree, strong analytical skills, and Fluent English and German communication.

Qualifications

• University degree in aviation or related field.
• Commercial pilot license is an advantage.
• Experience in safety management within aviation preferred.
• Analytical mindset and ability to work under pressure.
• Fluency in English and German.
• Clean criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Operate and continuously improve AOC-wide Safety Risk Management.
• Analyze safety-relevant events and reports.
• Compile reports to identify trends and developments regarding risks.
• Conduct efficacy controls for mitigation measures with compliance.
• Design and deliver Safety Management System trainings.
• Support departments by facilitating risk assessments.
• Support Fatigue Risk Management processes.
• Create and maintain safety management documentation.
• Contribute to regulatory updates analysis and audits.
• Contribute to audits preparation and implementation.
• Work flexibly in all other areas of Safety Management System.

Skills

Aviation safety

Safety risk management

Analytical thinking

Team spirit

Communication EN/DE

Regulatory knowledge ICAO/EASA

Office software

Quality/Compliance management

Criminal record clean

Education

Aviation-focused university degree

Commercial pilot license (advantage)

Tools

Safety management software

Quality management software

Job description

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Safety Risk Officer (m/f/d) at our location in Cologne as soon as possible.

Become part of our Safety Management Team! As a Safety Risk Officer, you are the central point of contact for risk management issues and take on a responsible and diverse role.

You report directly to the Safety Manager and maintain close contact with all flight-related departments at German Airways.

Your tasks

• Operate and continuously improve our AOC-wide Safety Risk Management
• Analyze safety-relevant events and reports
• Compile reports to identify trends and developments regarding our risks
• Conducting efficacy controls for mitigation measures in collaboration with our compliance management
• Design and implementation of Safety Management System trainings to strengthen our safety culture
• Support our functional departments by facilitating risk assessments
• Support our Fatigue Risk Management processes
• Create and maintain safety management documentation
• Contribute to the analysis and implementation of regulatory updates
• Contribute to the preparation and implementation of audits
• Work flexibly in all other areas of our Safety Management System

Your profile

• A university degree with a focus on aviation or a comparable qualification
• Having a commercial pilot license is an advantage
• Proficient theoretical and practical experience in safety management within aviation companies is an advantage (alternatively in quality, security or compliance management)
• Enjoy challenging tasks and an analytical way of working
• Team spirit, openness and curiosity
• Knowledge of relevant ICAO & EASA regulatory requirements
• Proven experience with Office software, knowledge of safety or quality management software is an advantage
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and German
• Impeccable criminal record

Your advantage

• A responsible position with independent scope for creative decision-making and the opportunity to actively contribute to and develop the Safety Management department of our company
• A diverse work environment in a dynamic airline with short decision-making paths
• The opportunity to take on additional responsibilities depending on experience and qualificationsModern working environment at our Cologne site and flexible working hours
• Mobile work is possible on a daily basis by agreement.
• Attractive additional benefits (e.g. company pension scheme)
• Access to MyIDTravel (e.g. discount on flights)

Your contact person

HR Team of German Airways