ATR Flight Safety Director Safety Management System

Airbus; Blagnac; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading aircraft manufacturer is seeking a Flight Safety Officer to ensure effective safety processes and drive SMS strategy. Candidates should have a robust technical background in flight operations and regulations, and be fluent in English and French. This full-time position in Blagnac offers a dynamic work environment focused on safety and compliance.

Prestations

Highly competitive compensation package

Work-life balance

Well-being and health coverage

Career development paths

Qualifications

• Good technical knowledge of aircraft systems and flight operations.
• Expert knowledge of SMS regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge in human factors.

Responsabilités

• Ensure the implemented processes are effective for ATR operation.
• Integrate existing SMS structures in training.
• Lead training and awareness sessions internally.

Connaissances

Technical knowledge of aircraft systems

Expert knowledge of SMS regulatory requirements

Knowledge in human factors

Fluent in English and French

Passion for Flight Safety

Formation

Formal SMS education or associated training

Description du poste

Job Description

ATR is the world’s number one aircraft manufacturer in regional aviation, providing a new generation of turboprops. We are a joint venture between two European aeronautical heavyweights Airbus and Leonardo.

From the world’s largest cities to our planet’s most remote regions, our purpose is to deliver air travel to people, communities and businesses in an innovative, sustainable and modern way.

Flight Safety is at the heart of all ATR activities. The Flight Safety function is a transversal function relying on and influencing the resources of the business functions to achieve the AIR safety objective and launch safety initiatives. It is the Flight Safety Department’s mission to coordinate all actions related to Flight Safety and achieve the highest levels of flight safety performance for the ATR fleet.

Core Processes

• Accident / Serious incident investigation
• Safety Management System (SMS)
• Regional Safety Plan

Influence International Safety Community

Missions and Key Responsibilities (English)

• Ensure the implemented processes are effective for the size and context of the ATR operation.
• Ensure ATR meets regulatory requirements and expectations with regards to SMS and further develop it as part of the overall safety strategy.
• Integrate the existing SMS structures in training, maintenance and evolving regulatory requirements.
• In conjunction with the associated departments, implement and monitor the success of the agreed actions in line with the SMS principles of reactivity, anticipation and prediction.
• Become within ATR and the wider Airbus community a recognized expert on SMS and recognized as such by our external stakeholders.
• In response to SMS topics drive technical, operational and organizational improvements / solutions to address each SMS topic.
• Assume the role of (Flight Safety Board) FSB secretary managing the quarterly FSB agenda, escalation process, actions launch and closure.
• Maintain and grow the influence of the SMS network within the individual departments, continually growing and adapting the Flight Safety Culture (intranet e-learning dept meetings, dedicated presentations).
• In coordination with the SMS representatives, lead and co‑ordinate investigation committee part 2.
• Ensure / motivate a high level of sharing among the network of individual SMS representatives.
• Provide a regular dashboard to the Flight Safety Officer & Flight Safety Board on the SMS topics.
• Provide a regular dashboard to the Flight Safety Officer & Flight Safety Board on the identified safety threats and actions launched.
• Share best practices with suppliers, authorities and customers during international forums and/or where needed in individual meetings.
• Escalate identified safety threats to the ATR Flight Safety Officer where you anticipate a Flight Safety threat to the ATR fleet, our customers and/or personnel/passengers that is not sufficiently addressed by existing safety actions.
• You have the option to escalate to the CEO in the event of unavailability of the FSO within a reasonable timeframe consistent with the threat.
• Lead training and awareness sessions internally and potentially with suppliers and customers.
• Support Product Liability awareness within the company.
• Ensure the role of process owner of the Flight Safety Process within the QMS.
• Ensure the role of Environment point of contact for Flight Safety in the frame of our ISO14000 certification.

Responsabilités principales (Français)

• Veiller à ce que les processus mis en œuvre soient adaptés à la taille et au contexte d’ATR.
• Assurer la conformité réglementaire SMS et le faire évoluer selon la stratégie globale de sécurité.
• Intégrer les structures SMS existantes dans la formation, la maintenance et les exigences réglementaires.
• Mettre en œuvre et suivre les actions selon les principes du SMS : réactivité, anticipation et prédiction.
• Devenir un expert SMS reconnu au sein d’ATR, du groupe Airbus et auprès des parties prenantes externes.
• Proposer des améliorations techniques, opérationnelles et organisationnelles en réponse aux sujets SMS.
• Assumer le rôle de secrétaire du Flight Safety Board (FSB) : gestion des réunions trimestrielles, agenda, processus de déscalade, suivi des actions.
• Renforcer l’influence du réseau SMS dans les départements pour faire évoluer la culture sécurité.
• Coordonner les comités d’enquête avec les représentants SMS.
• Encourager le partage d’informations entre les représentants SMS.
• Fournir des tableaux de bord réguliers sur les sujets SMS et les menaces identifiées.
• Partager les bonnes pratiques avec les fournisseurs, autorités et clients lors de forums ou réunions.
• Alerter le Responsable Sécurité des Vols en cas de menace non suffisamment traitée.
• Possibilité d’escalade au PDG en cas d’indisponibilité du FSO.
• Animer des sessions de formation et de sensibilisation en interne et avec les partenaires.
• Soutenir la sensibilisation à la responsabilité produit.
• Être propriétaire du processus Sécurité des Vols dans le cadre du Système Qualité.
• Être le point de contact Environnement pour la certification ISO14000.

About You (English)

• Good technical knowledge of aircraft systems and flight operations.
• Expert knowledge of SMS regulatory requirements.
• Formal SMS education or associated training.
• Knowledge in human factors.
• Good level of understanding of an aircraft manufacturer’s organization.
• Fluent in English and French (Italian is a plus).
• But above all demonstrate a passion for Flight Safety.

A propos de vous (Français)

• Bonne connaissance technique des systèmes avion et des opérations de vol.
• Expertise en réglementation SMS.
• Formation ou certification SMS.
• Connaissances en facteurs humains.
• Bonne compréhension du fonctionnement d’un constructeur aéronautique.
• Maîtrise du anglais et du français (italien apprécié).
• Et surtout une passion pour la sécurité des vols !

Benefits and Compensation (English)

• Highly competitive compensation package (profit and success sharing employee savings plan).
• Work‑life balance (remote working, 6th week of paid leave, additional days off for family events).
• Well‑being / health (supplementary health & welfare coverage).
• Career paths enabling employees to develop their skills and build a professional project.

Offre de bénéfices (Français)

• Rémunération très compétitive (prime d’intérêtment et de participation, plan d’épargne salariale…)
• Équilibre entre vie personnelle et vie professionnelle (télétravail, congés, événements familiaux…)
• Bien‑être / santé (couverture complémentaire santé & prévoyance…)
• Parcours de carrières permettant aux salariés de développer leurs compétences et de construire un projet professionnel.

Diversity & Inclusion

ATR is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is and always has been committed to equal opportunities for all. As such we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to the appropriate authorities.

Contact & Recruitment Process

• Vous serez contacté(e) par Chris.
• Évaluation innovante et numérique.
• Pour apprendre à vous connaître : entretien avec Chris et ensuite avec Mehdi ou Valeria RH Recruiter.

Job Details

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Experience Level: Professional
• Job Family: Aviation Safety
• Employment Type: Full‑Time
• Vacancy: 1

Compliance and Consent

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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