Aviation Safety Manager (SMS & Security)

Finnair Plc

Vantaa

Hybrid

EUR 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Wide leisure travel benefit
Sickness Fund insurance
Epassi sport
Gyms around Finnair campus
Hobby clubs activities

Job summary

Finnair Plc is seeking a Safety Manager for its Technical Operations to coordinate SMS and SEMS, assess risks, and promote a strong safety culture. The role emphasizes hazard identification, change management, and governance alignment with aviation standards.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in aviation or safety-critical environments, a relevant degree, and strong communication with stakeholders in English and Finnish. This is a site-based position with strong safety leadership expectations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in aviation, safety, or a related field.
  • 5+ years in aviation, aircraft maintenance, safety, or similar safety-critical ops.
  • Strong understanding of aviation safety management and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate SMS and SEMS activities within Technical Operations.
  • Identify, assess, monitor, document, and promote safety and security risks.
  • Facilitate safety risk assessments and management of change reviews.
  • Ensure mitigation actions are implemented and followed up.
  • Maintain alignment with EASA, IOSA, and internal safety governance requirements.
  • Facilitate safety management meetings and risk communications.
  • Monitor safety reports, audits, and corrective actions.
  • Promote Just Culture and proactive safety learning.
  • Analyze safety data to identify trends and weak signals.
  • Act as Business Security Officer for Technical Operations.

Skills

SMS knowledge
Risk assessment
Stakeholder mgmt
Analytical thinking
Communication skills
Just Culture

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Finnair Plc is seeking a Safety Manager for its Technical Operations to coordinate SMS and SEMS, assess risks, and promote a strong safety culture. The role emphasizes hazard identification, change management, and governance alignment with aviation standards.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in aviation or safety-critical environments, a relevant degree, and strong communication with stakeholders in English and Finnish. This is a site-based position with strong safety leadership expectations.

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