Air Safety Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier aerospace consultancy is seeking an experienced Air Safety Consultant to manage projects in defence and aerospace. This hybrid role involves leading safety management assignments and developing critical safety reports and documentation. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in aircraft safety cases and familiarity with DE&S standards. Join us for flexible working arrangements and a commitment to your professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Industry-leading training

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in aviation/aircraft safety case assessments.
• Familiarity with military aviation safety systems.
• Hands-on experience with safety management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety management assignments in defence and aerospace.
• Develop safety and airworthiness reports and technical evaluations.
• Provide assurance across project deliverables.

Skills

aviation/aircraft safety cases

hazard and risk management

military aviation safety systems

Defence Standard 00-56

ASPIRE

Air Engineering Toolkit

Safety Assessment Reports

Safety Management Plans

Tools

Air Engineering Toolkit

FHA

FTA

ZHA

FMECA

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Job Title: Air Safety Consultant
Location: Hybrid / Bristol
Salary: £65,000 per annum
Employment Type: Permanent

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Air Safety Consultant with a solid foundation in aerospace safety management and defence standards. You will work on high-impact aviation and aerospace projects across the defence and security sector, contributing to national safety through advanced safety engineering methodologies. This role is ideal for professionals with proven experience in aircraft safety cases, DE&S standards (particularly DEF STAN 005), and Air Engineering Toolkits, and who can confidently manage complex safety strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead safety management assignments with clients across defence and aerospace.
• Develop safety and airworthiness reports, technical evaluations, certification documentation, and safety case material.
• Provide assurance across project deliverables and support business development activities.

Key Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in aviation/aircraft safety cases, hazard and risk management, and military aviation safety systems.
• Familiarity with Defence Standard 00-56 and other MOD/DE&S standards such as DEF STAN 005.
• Hands-on experience with tools and methodologies including ASPIRE, Air Engineering Toolkit, FHA, FTA, ZHA, and FMECA.
• Knowledge of Safety Assessment Reports, Safety Management Plans, and airworthiness strategies.
• Knowledge of UK, NATO, or allied aviation safety regulatory frameworks.
• Involvement in professional safety or aerospace societies.

Why Join Us?
You'll be part of an inclusive and collaborative team shaping a safer future through cutting-edge safety consultancy. We offer flexible working arrangements, industry-leading training, and a commitment to personal and professional development. From Defence to Aerospace and Security, your work will make a meaningful difference.

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