Aerospace SMS Architect: Build Safety Management System

Thunderstrike Aviation; Odense; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Thunderstrike Aviation seeks a leader to build and implement a Safety Management System from the ground up. The role focuses on product and flight safety, creating a culture where employees report concerns openly.

You will develop policies, reporting processes, training, and governance, coordinating across engineering, quality and operations to ensure effective safety actions and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience with Safety Management Systems in aerospace or aviation.
• Knowledge of safety reporting culture and regulatory expectations.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and hazard management.
• Experience with root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Familiarity with governance, policies and safety training processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Safety Management System (SMS) including policies, procedures and reporting processes.
• Establish processes for safety reporting, risk assessment and follow-up.
• Develop safety communication, awareness and training across the organization.
• Facilitate investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams when safety issues or product risks are identified.
• Support escalation and communication with stakeholders when significant safety issues arise.

Skills

SMS in aerospace

Safety reporting

Risk assessment

Hazard management

Root cause analysis

Corrective actions

Policies and governance

Training & safety communication

Job description

Thunderstrike Aviation seeks a leader to build and implement a Safety Management System from the ground up. The role focuses on product and flight safety, creating a culture where employees report concerns openly.

You will develop policies, reporting processes, training, and governance, coordinating across engineering, quality and operations to ensure effective safety actions and compliance.