Aviation Safety Manager

MPI Limited; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Air Chartering sector is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee their Safety Management System and compliance. Responsibilities include developing safety policies, managing training, conducting audits, and liaising with Civil Aviation Authorities. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Aerospace Safety Management and hold relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience in Aerospace Safety Management.
• Recognized training or qualification in auditing techniques.
• Understanding of EU management system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Safety Management System and Manual.
• Conduct internal occurrence/accident investigations.
• Facilitate hazard identification and risk analysis.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of Part 145

Management system principles training

Aerospace Safety Management experience

Knowledge of ICAO Annexes

Accident/incident investigations

Education

Engineering degree

CPL/ATPL/Flight Dispatcher's qualification

Part 66 license

Job description

Overview

Our client is a dynamically growing company in the Air Chartering business with a diverse fleet operating worldwide. The company is located at Diamond Hangar, Stansted Airport, and is looking for a Safety Manager to join their Safety and Compliance team, reporting to the Accountable Manager.

Main Duties:

• Develop, establish, and manage the Safety Management System.
• Ensure that the Safety Management Manual, Hazard Log, and Safety Key Performance Indicators are developed and maintained.
• Manage the Flight Data Monitoring programme.
• Develop and keep updated the Emergency Response Plan and procedures, and organize and participate in actual or practice emergency responses.
• Initiate and follow-up on internal occurrence/accident investigations.
• Facilitate hazard identification, safety risk analysis, and management.
• Administer safety-related and fatigue risk surveys.
• Plan and facilitate staff safety training, ensuring it meets applicable standards.
• Act as facilitator of the SRB and SAG meetings.
• Maintain appropriate organizational aviation safety records and statistics as required by regulations.
• Update the Accountable Manager periodically on the status of the company’s SMS through reports, trends, and safety meetings.
• Oversee the revision and upkeep of the Safety Management Manual.
• Conduct scheduled Safety Management Audits.
• Represent the company with Civil Aviation Authorities and other organizations on safety matters.

Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements:

• Management system principles training (including safety management, policy, human factors, and compliance monitoring), MOE Training, Part 145 training.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Part 145 and related requirements and procedures.
• Understanding of EU management system requirements, safety management systems, and compliance monitoring.
• At least 12 months of experience in Aerospace Safety Management, preferably in an EASA 145 environment.
• Holds an engineering degree, or a CPL, ATPL, Flight Dispatcher's qualification, Part 66 license, or recognized aerospace apprenticeship.
• Knowledge of aircraft types maintained within the scope of approval, demonstrated through training or assessment.
• Recognized training or qualification in auditing techniques.
• Knowledge of ICAO Annexes, standards, and recommended practices.
• Understanding of aviation regulations, especially European regulations and EASA guidelines.
• Experience in accident/incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of hazard identification and risk management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the Accountable Manager.

The Safety Manager’s qualifications and experience are subject to approval by EASA & UKCAA through the Resume & Form 4 interview process.