Assistant Safety Officer

SPI Management; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK aviation engineering organisation is seeking an Aviation Safety Officer to support its Safety Management System. The role involves managing safety reports, analyzing safety data for trends, and ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies. Ideal candidates should have a strong interest in aviation engineering, excellent communication, and problem-solving skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, private medical insurance, pension scheme, and other employee purchase schemes. A proactive approach and eligibility for clearance are essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Pension scheme

Share schemes and performance bonus

Employee purchase schemes (tech, bikes, cars)

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation/engineering/safety is desirable or strong interest for entry-level route.
• Understanding of CAA/MAA regulations and safety systems (SMS/QMS) is beneficial.
• Eligible for DBS/BPSS clearance and able to travel within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assess safety reports, ensuring timely closure.
• Analyse safety data to identify trends and risks.
• Maintain and update safety documentation.
• Lead or support investigations into maintenance and operational occurrences.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies (CAA/MAA).
• Promote safety, quality, and compliance across the organisation.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving skills

Proactive approach

Job description

A leading UK aviation engineering organisation is seeking an Aviation Safety Officer to support and enhance its Safety Management System. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected helicopter operation supporting both civil and military customers.

Role

• Manage and assess safety reports, ensuring timely closure.
• Analyse safety data to identify trends and risks.
• Maintain and update safety documentation.
• Lead or support investigations into maintenance and operational occurrences.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies (CAA/MAA).
• Promote safety, quality, and compliance across the organisation.

About You

• Experience in aviation/engineering/safety is desirable or a strong interest for entry-level route.
• Understanding of CAA/MAA regulations and safety systems (SMS/QMS) is beneficial.
• Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach.
• Eligible for DBS/BPSS clearance and able to travel within the UK.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
• Pension scheme
• Share schemes and performance bonus
• Employee purchase schemes (tech, bikes, cars)
• Health and wellbeing benefits

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