Aviation Safety Advisor

Entech Technical Solutions Limited; Darlington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation firm is seeking an experienced Aviation Safety Advisor at its Teesside base. The role involves acting as a flight operations expert, leading safety assessments, and collaborating across functions. Ideal candidates will have a background in military or civil flying and experience in safety management systems. The position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including pension matching and wellness programs.

Benefits

Pension contributions up to 12%

Bonus incentives

Discounted PMI

Electric car scheme

Wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Background in operational military or civil flying, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in safety management systems and flight safety organizations.
• Strong understanding of aviation safety regulations and risk management tools.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to flight operations subject matter expert for the Teesside operation.
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and the development of safety cases.
• Support AOC management of change activities and safety investigations.

Skills

Aviation safety regulations

Safety management systems

Risk management tools

Safety training delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Overview

Role: Aviation Safety Advisor

Location: Teesside

Salary: £60 - £65k

We are seeking an experienced Aviation Safety Advisor to act as flight operations subject matter expert at the Teesside main operating base of an aviation business. This is a pivotal role that bridges the gap between the aviation safety team and operational delivery.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to flight operations subject matter expert for the Teesside operation.
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and the development of safety cases.
• Support AOC management of change activities and safety investigations.
• Represent the company at regional and airport safety forums.
• Contribute to safety review boards, safety action groups, occurrence review meetings, and daily risk assessment meetings.

Requirements

• Background in operational military or civil flying, or equivalent (e.g. ATC, FC, ABM).
• Proven experience in safety management systems and flight safety organisations.
• Strong understanding of aviation safety regulations and risk management tools.
• Experience in safety training delivery and safety documentation development.

Additional Info

• Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.
• This role does not have direct reports but requires strong cross-functional collaboration.

Offer

As well as competitive salary, this role offers comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and more.