Aviation Safety Advisor

ZipRecruiter; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation operations provider is seeking an Aviation Safety Advisor to ensure safety processes are integrated into operations. You'll lead safety investigations, promote safety culture, and deliver training. Ideal candidates will have a background in aviation safety and relevant certifications. The role offers a hybrid work model and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Must have experience delivering safety training and developing safety documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise multiple operational safety tasks.
• Eligibility for security clearance (SC) is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the operational flight safety subject matter expert.
• Lead hazard identification and perform risk assessments.
• Support safety investigations and management of change activities.
• Promote safety culture across operational teams.
• Deliver safety training and produce safety documentation.

Skills

Operational military or civil flying background

Experience in safety management systems

Understanding of aviation safety regulations

Effective communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant operational or safety certifications

Job description

Overview

Aviation Safety Advisor – Operations

Job Title: Aviation Safety Advisor – Operations

Location: Teesside

Salary: £60,000–£65,000 per annum

Working: Hybrid

This is a permanent position.

About the Organisation

We are supporting a leading aviation operations provider in recruiting a proactive Aviation Safety Advisor to join their team. The organisation delivers operational excellence across flight operations and safety management, focusing on mission-critical safety outcomes and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will be part of a team ensuring safety processes and systems are fully integrated into operational delivery, contributing to a positive safety culture and operational compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the operational flight safety subject matter expert
• Lead hazard identification and perform comprehensive risk assessments
• Support safety investigations and management of change activities
• Promote and embed safety culture across operational teams
• Facilitate safety review boards, occurrence meetings and action groups
• Deliver safety training and produce safety documentation
• Conduct safety assurance visits ensuring standardisation across fleets
• Serve as the emergency response focal point for operations

Experience

• Operational military or civil flying background, or equivalent (e.g., ATC, FC, ABM)
• Proven experience in safety management systems and aviation safety organisations
• Strong understanding of aviation safety regulations, risk management, and compliance
• Experience in delivering safety training and developing safety documentation
• Effective communication and IT skills
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise multiple operational safety tasks

Qualifications

• Relevant operational or safety certifications (if applicable)
• Security clearance (SC) eligibility
• British

Apply Now

If you are an experienced aviation safety professional looking to make an immediate impact in a dynamic operational environment, we encourage you to apply promptly to be considered for this permanent opportunity.

Keywords: Aviation Safety Advisor, Flight Operations, Safety Management Systems, Risk Assessment, Safety Culture, Safety Investigation, Emergency Response, Safety Training, Compliance, Operational Excellence

Notes

Due to the information provided, this description retains the essential role and requirements. Any external recruitment boilerplate has been removed to focus on the responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations relevant to the role.