Aviation Safety Manager — Hybrid Senior SMS Leader

Arden White Limited; Diseworth; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company pension

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Arden White Limited is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to oversee and develop an integrated Safety Management System (SMS) across AOC, CAMO and 145 operations. You will report to the Accountable Managers and lead safety performance, investigations, regulatory compliance and a positive safety culture.

Responsibilities include managing SMS, identifying hazards, monitoring performance, leading FDM programmes, and liaising with UK CAA/EASA/ICAO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' relevant experience, including at least 2 years within aviation.
• Strong knowledge of ICAO, UK CAA and EASA safety regulations.
• Experience managing Safety Management Systems and risk processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation activities.
• Monitor safety performance and report to senior leadership.
• Oversee investigations of occurrences, incidents and accidents.
• Manage Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) programmes.
• Ensure compliance with UK CAA, EASA and ICAO safety requirements.
• Maintain safety documentation, manuals and reporting processes.
• Deliver safety training and promote a strong safety culture.
• Liaise with regulators and external safety organisations.
• Provide operational safety guidance across the business.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytics

Risk management

Safety culture

Education

Aeronautical/Aerospace Eng. degree

Form 4 Nominated Person approval

Tools

CentrikPackage

FDM experience

Job description

Arden White Limited is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to oversee and develop an integrated Safety Management System (SMS) across AOC, CAMO and 145 operations. You will report to the Accountable Managers and lead safety performance, investigations, regulatory compliance and a positive safety culture.

Responsibilities include managing SMS, identifying hazards, monitoring performance, leading FDM programmes, and liaising with UK CAA/EASA/ICAO.